The project "Women's Stories" deals with the place of the female figure in common cultural heritage of the Balkans. The project contributes to young artists' creative and aesthetic development. It focuses on youth from rural areas, aiming to directly involve young artists and young performance attendees from rural regions of Vojvodina, in the event to be held in Veliki Gaj on the 21st of September 2024.
Our starting point is the exploration and comparison of two Balkan founding myths: Zidanje Skadra (The Building of Skadar) and Meșterul Manole (The Master Builder Manole). Starting from them, we plan to transform folklore narratives and redefine the role of women in the shared cultural heritage of the Balkans.
Key areas of focus include the impact of new technology language models like ChatGPT in translating texts, voice training and contemporary practices in link with somatics and dance.
Dates & Locations
Online preparatory seminary 02.09.2024
Workshops, rehearsal period: 11.9-20.9.2024. at Magnet House, in Veliki Gaj, Serbia. Performance, final presentation : 21.9.2024. at Magnet House, in Veliki Gaj, Serbia.
Availability for all dates is mandatory.
Apply HERE no later than the 30th of August 2024.
We are looking for performers between 18-30 years old, that have experience in dance and are interested in socio-cultural activism. The selected participants will join a collaborative practice involving professional and amateur artists, as well as people living in remote rural areas.
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Who: Open to dancers with the residence in Serbia, of all genders and cultural backgrounds
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Age: 18-30 years old
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Experience: All levels of experience are welcome
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Serbian and English as working languages
Accommodation, transport and food are covered by the project, co-financed by the Ministry of Tourism and Youth of the Republic of Serbia and the European Commission through the programme "Culture Moves Europe".
