Michael Cacoyannis: the Greek of the World [Film Screenings: The Trojan Women, Our Last Spring, The Cherry Orchard & Open Discussion with the occasion of the film The Day the Fish Came Out] Free Entrance

In this new century, Contemporary Dance in Cyprus is growing dramatically. Young Cypriot choreographers and dancers are making their presence felt through works reflecting upon vital issues of our times, showing diligent study, skill and hard work often hiding twists and surprises which create a lively, interesting and high level environment for Cypriot Contemporary Dance.

It is with great joy that the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation will be organizing the Young Cypriot Choreographers Platform barefeet days from Tuesday 3rd until Friday 6th of June 2014.

The young Cypriot artists, having completed an interesting range of studies at top-level schools and at University Foundations and with ensembles in Europe and the U.S., along with the dynamic support of the Ministry of Education and Culture / Cultural Services and other institutions in Cyprus, have returned with valuable experiences which will contribute to the development and expansion of modern dance as much in their home country as abroad.

Through barefeet days, the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation once again offers the opportunity for an artistic rapport between young artists of the two countries which Michael Cacoyannis equally considered his homeland, with the goal of introducing the latest choreographies, choreographers and artists of the Megalonissos. These are works which resonate the rising of Cypriot choreographed productions which rival works and performances at international events abroad. Works which unearth the wealth of creativity, imagination and inspiration and the spirit and introspection of Cypriot choreographers.

Participating in the barefeet days of contemporary Cypriot dance are the choreographers: Elena Antoniou, Alexis Vassiliou, Milena Ugren Koula and Harry Koushos, whilst the event will be enriched by an open round table discussion with the title Communication with the International Dance Scenein motion and a workshop by Alexis Vasiliou on the subject of somatization of pleasure.

With the occasion of barefeet days on Tuesday, 3rd June 2014, from 15:30-18:30, the choreographer / director Alexis Vassiliou will be holding an audition for his next production.

THE PROGRAM

• Performances: Thursday 5 & Friday 6 June 2014, at 20:00

Hall: Theatre
Free Entrance
Information Reservations: MCF box office (206 Piraeus, Tavros) and by phone (210.341 8550 & 579), Mon Fri 11:00 14:00// Mandatory reservation FCFS

• Open Discussion: DANCEON THE TABLE Communication with the International Dance Scenein motion

Thursday, 5 June 2014, 18:00
Participating choreographers: Elena Antoniou, Jenny Argyriou, Alexis Vassiliou, Maria Kolliopoulou, Harry Koushos, Milena Ugren Koula
Coordination: Penelope Iliaskou, Artistic Director at the Isadora & Raymond Duncan dance research centre
Hall: Cinema
Free Entrance
Information Reservations: MCF box office (206 Piraeus, Tavros) and by phone (210.341 8550 & 579), Mon Fri 11:00 14:00// Mandatory reservation FCFS

• Workshop with Alexis Vassiliou. Subject: somatization of pleasure

Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 13:00-15:00
Free participation
Maximum number of participants: 20
Duration: 2 hours
Information Registration: at the MCF Box Office (206 Piraeus, Tavros) and by phone (210.341 8550 & 579), Mon Fri 11:00 14:00// Registration is mandatory FCFS

The workshop is intended for professional dancers & actors of Physical Theatre.

• Audition

Tuesday 3 June 2014,15:30 – 18:30

With the occasion of barefeet days, the choreographer / director, Alexis Vasiliou, will be holding an audition at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, on Tuesday 3 June 2014 between 15:30 18:30. Alexis Vasiliou is in the process of selecting two men (aged 20 30) with relative experience and training in modern dance, physical theatre and improvisation.

Those interested may send a CV with photo to the email address: info@alexisvassiliou.com up until 30 May 2014.