Imre Thormann studied the art of Japanese butoh dance theater for seven years after becoming Switzerland’s taekwondo champion in 1984.
DANCE
The Griffon dance group and choreographer Ioanna Portolou return with the explosive performance “Amazing,” a groundbreaking and highly topical work about the wonderful but also self-destructive nature of human nature, which will be presented at PLYFA Theater (plyfa.space) for six additional performances.
The performance “Boulevard Humaine” was inspired by “Okho” (1970), a composition for three percussionists by Greek-French avant-garde composer Iannis Xenakis created on the occasion of the bicentenary anniversary of the French Revolution.
The internationally acclaimed Imperial Classical Ballet of Ukraine presents three of Tchaikovsky’s most loved works over the Christmas holidays at the Athens College Theater (15 Stefanou Delta, Psychiko).
Rock music and Mozart come together in a production by Le Presbyter – Ballet for Life – Bejart Ballet Lausanne at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr).
The only contemporary dance festival in Greece for children and teens, Moving Colors aims to bring young audiences into contact with the fascinating world of contemporary dance and movement through innovative performances that fuel their imagination and emotion, as well as to enrich their experience in the art of dance.
Australian-born Jordon Alexander, known as Mall Grab, has risen from exciting newcomer to a dominant force on the dance music scene in the last six years.
Acclaimed artist Jerome Bel is unveiling his autobiographical creation, aptly titled “Auto-bio-choreo-graphic,” at the Peiraios 260 (H) venue as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
Renowned dance duo RootlessRoot delves into the profound exploration of silence and its transformative potential in their latest piece, presented at the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
The Kalamata International Dance Festival returns to the southern Greek city this summer, in a rich celebration of some of the most exhilarating Greek and international contemporary choreographies, for 10 days from July 14.
French-based Israeli choreographer Emanuel Gat presents a euphoric commemoration of vitality at the Pireos 260 venue.
Visiting the capital for the first time, Rizes (Roots) Fest will be on at the City of Athens’ Technopolis cultural complex on June 8, with three acts from different parts of the country.
The Dora Stratou Theater of traditional Greek dances presents the sixth edition of the Hola Flamenco Festival, starring Latin Grammy-nominated singer and composer Rosario La Tremendita.
You can tell when Ja’Bowen is feeling a song. The grounded power of his feet – whether tapping delicate, whispery notes or hitting rhythmic patterns with ferocity and speed – enlivens an unassuming place: a subway platform.
It is not too soon to start booking tickets for the Kalamata International Dance Festival or planning a Peloponnesian holiday to coincide with Greece’s biggest celebration of dance and choreography.
Wrapping up next week at the National Opera’s Alternative Stage, “Human Nature” is a modern dance triple bill.
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