b12 spring
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b12 spring
— // —location: eden***** studios
Lucija romanova
Former performer with Jasmin Vardimon | artistic director of Schach Matt Series / Lucija Romanova
The Expressionist
the workshop explores the relationship between movement, body mechanics, breath, creative flow, expression and tension, both within the body and between participants. participants will work with principles such as layering, overlapping, tweaking and loading to understand the mechanics of movement. by combining functional patterns with breath, the body becomes more connected and efficient, navigating transitions with control. the practice emphasises precision and sustainability, supporting movement patterns that are both strong and adaptable. the workshop guides participants from foundational techniques to more complex explorations, refining precision while encouraging fluidity and expression. as the body develops versatility, participants learn to shift between textures, shapes and intensities, creating a practice that balances technical skill with creative freedom. we play between failing and succeeding, exploring the awareness and energy that arise between these extremes. once all our generators are in play, we move into designed expressions, modulating emotional charge through body and voice, as sound and text. physical skill is combined with the expression of mental states and emotions, creating dialogue and harmony across cognitive awareness. alongside improvisation, we will also work with form, expanding and questioning our technical abilities.
the description reflects an artist’s idea which was developed at the time it was submitted to b12. it may have changed by the time the workshop or the performance project is starting. please stay flexible. thank you!
biography
lucija romanova was born in zagreb, croatia. she graduated from the academy for theater and dance in amsterdam. during her studies, she collaborated with choreographers such as liat tamar waysbort, roser lopez espinosa, julio cesar iglesias ungo, milan tomasik and keren levi. as a professional, she has worked with jasmin vardimon company, the waldorf project, adrienne hod, reut shemesh, paul blackman & christine gouzelis (juxsta), director jan lauwers (need company) and others. she also worked as a dancer and rehearsal director at theater oberhausen. she began creating her own work in 2020 and through the years she created productions titled spontaneously vulnerable experience, broken hip and the unbreakable, zhivila, conquistador and wired. lucija has been a recurring teacher at renowned dance festivals such as deltebre dansa, b12 berlin and si portugal. she has also taught as a guest lecturer at performact, le facteur paris, descalzinha danza, the belgrade institute for artistic dance, ljubljana dance academy, stadttheater giessen, zagreb dance center, ozora festival and en knap ljubljana.
company info
Schach Matt Series / Lucija Romanova
schach matt series / lucija romanova is a dynamic and innovative creative venture based in zagreb, croatia, dedicated to producing projects that are both emotive and thought-provoking. operating on a project-based model, the company explores the intersection of dance, music and film, crafting experiences that engage audiences on multiple sensory levels. through its work, schach matt series emphasises the power of storytelling and the strength of multidisciplinary collaboration. by combining elements of movement, sound and film, each project is designed to push creative boundaries and challenge societal behaviour, inviting audiences to connect with the performance on an emotional and intellectual level.
please be aware of our early bird special offer for this workshop! you can apply for this offer up until the 24th of february 2025. after the 24th the regular workshop fee applies. applications are accepted up until one day before the workshops starts.
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