On August 10 and 11, 2024, the final presentations of the “Dancing Together, Again!” Creative Residencies Programme participants took place at the headquarters of the National Film Archive – Audiovisual Institute (FINA).
Over the course of the two days of final presentations, nearly 200 people attended live – and more than 600 watched online! – enjoying dance performances, multimedia performances (solo, duets, and group pieces), dance films, and documentaries – a total of 20 presentations! – all created collaboratively by 35 artists, producers, and dance researchers from Georgia, Croatia, Italy, and Poland. The shows were interspersed with audience meetings and panel discussions.
All events were part of the “Creative Europe, Culture Component” program, which has been running since 2022 in cooperation with the Arts Research Institute of Georgia in Tbilisi, Movimento Danza in Naples, and the TRAFIK Dance/Theatre Company in Rijeka.
Here’s what the participants from Croatia, Georgia, Italy, and Poland had to say about the final presentations:
“The last two days were the highlight of the project, although it was quite difficult to organize so many rehearsals and performances and talks after each of them. I managed to perform but also watch and enjoy all the performances. This project will remain in my memory as a special event in all its stages.” – Jasna Čižmek Tarbuk
“My final residency in Warsaw was a truly unique journey.” – Toni Flego
“I was happy to meet other people by giving them my energy with great pleasure. The beauty of the projects lies in the great connection between the artists and in creating new long-distance communities.” – Nyko Piscopo
“I really enjoyed the experience and artistic creation with other talented artists.” – Nicola Campanelli
“The Dancing Together, Again! residency will stay for me as one of the unforgettable projects, the experience and impact it has left on me, will follow me for many years.” – Xosilita Khositashvili
“The Dancing Together, Again! residency in Warsaw was a profoundly enriching experience for me, not just artistically but also personally.” – Justyna Warelis
“The ‘Dancing Together Again’ residency in Warsaw was an experience that will remain in my memory for a long time.” – Lena Skrzypczak
We encourage you to read all the blogs from the residency participants and final presentations: Dancing Together, Again! Creative Residencies Programme
We also invite you to view the photos: Final presentations, photos by Joanna Łuczkowska, NIMiT :: Behance
About the “Dancing Together, Again!” program
“Dancing Together, Again! – Creative Residency Programme” is implemented within the framework of the “Creative Europe, Culture Component” program. Its main objectives include cultural exchange, interaction of artists, producers and dance researchers with an emphasis on the creative process and integration with the local communities.
The residencies have been organized by the National Institute of Music and Dance in Warsaw, Arts Research Institute of Georgia in Tbilisi, Movimento Danza in Naples and TRAFIK Dance/Theatre Company in Rijeka.
Financed by the EU. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA are in any way responsible for the views and opinions expressed.
Detailed information:
Mateusz Czekaj – Senior Dance Impresario Specialist, Program Manager mateusz.czekaj@nimit.pl
Media contact:
Agnieszka Wyszomirska – Senior PR Specialist, Promotion and Communication Department agnieszka.wyszomirska@nimit.pl
