If I Can Not Dance,

In her new large-scale choreographic work, Maria Koliopoulou brings together 13 female performers of different ages and abilities with and without disabilities.

The title, borrowed from Emma Goldman, set the stage for a celebration of female identity and collective support. The process was a journey of empowerment, creating a safe environment where each femininity could unfold her presence. 

The rustling of words and the creation of shared images allowed for a collective landscape of solidarity to emerge, where the unfamiliar becomes familiar through a common artistic search. The work emphasized the strength of a community in its ability to support individual unfolding within a collective journey. 

Credits

Choreography Maria Koliopoulou

Performers Katerina Avramopoulou, Aggeliki Anargyrou, Anna Vekiari, Katerina Gevetzi, Christina Zaharia, Christainna Iliopoulou, Christina Karagianni, Rallou Karella, Irini Moraitelli,  Anastasia Brouzioti, Ino Riga,  Demy Papathanasiou, Ismini Slijper           

Dramaturgy consultant Betina Panagiotara
Silent singing Anna Pangalou
Sound design Yiannis Isidorou
Lighting design Thomas Oikonomakos
Costumes Eleftheria Arapoglou_Digitaria
Artistic collaboration Mariza Vinieratou
Photos Elpida Tempou
Production manager Elena Novakovits
Production Prosxima Dance Company

Premiere 23-26 May 2024, press.a, Athens.

Duration 40min

Funded by the Greek Ministry of Culture 2023-2024