Dagipoli Dance - Modern Dance

The common elements that compose the core of the project is the relationship between disability and asylum, through their current dimensions, regarding the oppression experienced by refugees, the freedom of action given to them by societies, and their integration into the social web.

Taking into account social, economic, class, ethnic, psychological parametres and influences, we explore the spectrum and processes of integration and acceptance of these populations, through authentic narratives, and their role in the evolution of culture.

A redefinition of art, of the “different other”, of the refugee, of the disabled, of life itself, of the self, of emotions, of the relationship with one’s own body, mind and soul.

Optimal contact leads to the creation of emotional bonds and a reassessment of population groups, in the sense that cultural exchange changes "outdated" views and is associated with reduced ethnocentrism. New social identities are created, which blunt social categorisations, thus preventing social discrimination.
The production is part of the programme 2022, the institution "All Greece is one Culture" of the Ministry of Culture and Sports and is co-organised with the Region of Crete.
Detailed information and reservations at digitalculture.gov.gr

Creative team
Conception, choreography: George Christakis

Direction, dramaturgy: Eugenia Arsenis

Music composition, performance: Costas Livadas

Song: Eleni Tsaligopoulou
Narration: Anastasis Kolovos - Sotiris Tahtsoglou
Lighting: Sakis Birbilis
Santuri: Stella Valasi
Electric guitar: Spyros Hadjikonstantinou
Assistant Director: Giorgos Mantzoukis

Dancers: Fay Malama, Eleni Kontzila, Maria-Zoe Terzopoulou, Ioli Spiliopoulou, Yannis Chaldaios, Alekos Blatze, Sotiris Takhtsoglou, Jenny Arseni and Giorgos Christakis

The performance will be accessible for deaf and disabled people. Emmanouela Pataniotaki is in charge of accessibility