With a tendency of “extroversion” within the Peloponnese and with a rich program of 26 productions in total, 14 foreign groups from 10 countries, 12 groups from Greece, two world premieres, six parallel events, an intensive program of professional training, as well as a program of workshops dance and movement for different ages and groups of the population, the International Dance Festival of Kalamata gives for the 28th year an appointment this summer in the beautiful city of dance, Kalamata.
As it became known today during the presentation of the program by the artistic director of the Festival, Linda Kapetanea, the 28th event, which this year is entitled “Ode to Beauty“, Will premiere with a landmark work in the history of modern dance,”TRIPTYCH: The missing door, The lost room and The hidden floor»By Peeping Tom, a show that is the result of a new editing of three works created by the Peeping Tom group for the Nederlands Dans Theater.
Also, the Neighborsthe first international co-production of the Festival with one of the most important organizations of contemporary dance in the world, the Sadler’s Wells of London. The work, choreographed by them Rauf “RubberLegz” Yasit and Brigel Gjokain co-operation with William Forsythe and with live music by the composer Rushan Filiztekmade its world premiere in March 2022, while after Kalamata it will continue its international tour.
«After almost three decades of life, the International Dance Festival of Kalamata is the leading dance organization in our country and one of the most important European festivals in its field, with an international impact and a loyal and dedicated audience because, mainly, of the quality that from the first The Festival this year, in addition to the life it will give to the city, but also the full utilization of the building of the Dance Hall of Kalamata, is going out to other cities in the region – something very important because with it the way he does not just do some events, but slowly educates the audience, introduces those who want to better understand the most physical art, the art of dance», said the Minister of Culture and Sports, Lina Mendoniduring the presentation of the Festival program that took place today in the amphitheater of the Ministry of Culture, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports, in charge of contemporary culture, Nikolas Giatromanolakis, the Peloponnese Regional Governor, Panagiotis E. Nikas and the Mayor of Kalamapas, Va.
«The Ministry of Culture and Sports supports the Festival with a three-year program contract, which we have signed with the Peloponnese Region and the Municipality of Kalamata, with a total budget of approximately 1.9 million euros. Of these, the Ministry of Culture and Sports contributes 400,000 euros per year because we really believe in the Festival and the institution. Apart from Linda Kapetanea and her team, I would like to thank the Regional Governor and the Mayor for the extremely good cooperation we have, not only for the Festival, but also in everything related to the responsibilities and co-responsibilities of the three bodies.“, The minister added.
“It is a truly international festival both in terms of its participations and in terms of its impact. It is a Festival which from year to year becomes more and more inclusive in terms of the groups that present their program (eg mixed groups with people with and without disabilities), but also in terms of different approaches to dance. It has also proven to be an extremely resilient festival, as it has found ways to evolve, grow stronger and withstand strange conditions such as the pandemic… A festival with a strong social face and this includes all the many free events given for the citizens, the citizens “, said Mr. Giatromanolakis.
His “joy” that “we have together the Minister and the Deputy Minister of Culture, a fact that proves that the political leadership of the Ministry of Culture supports this great institution with all its might, both in word and in deed”, expressed Panagiotis Nikas, pointing out effort of “extroversion” within the Peloponnese Festival, initially in 2021 which, with the contribution of the Peloponnese Region, for the first time, radiated and thus was the opportunity to enjoy an excellent quality performance at the Sainopouleio Theater in Sparta, while this year will be given free performances for the public in central squares in Nafplio, Corinth and Tripoli.
“The Kalamata International Festival continues its dynamic course, a course that this year completes 28 years. An institution with an international reference that, as Greeks and especially as Kalamatians, fills us with pride. We are happy because a program is presented with the participation of top groups and dancers and with performances that I am sure will attract the interest of Greek and foreign visitors. We are also happy, because two years after the manifestation of the health crisis, the Festival is more strengthened and stronger. “Let us not forget that in a difficult time, taking all the sanitary measures, we managed in 2020 and 2021 to organize a Festival of high quality and with a full program – thanks, mainly, to the substantial support of the Ministry of Culture”, said Mr. Vassilopoulos.
“In two years from now we will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of this great institution of modern dance for our country. We work tirelessly to have an ever-evolving and dynamic Dance Festival that inspires and supports Greek society and is a carrier of values ​​in our time. We are waiting for you this year in Kalamata, the place of dance, to share with us the beauty of the movement of the human body, the beauty of life “, said Linda Kapetanea presenting the program of the Festival entitled” Ode to Beauty “this year “In the emergence of the great and inexhaustible from a philosophical, moral, social and artistic point of view, the issue of Beauty”.
The purely artistic program of the Festival will take place from 15 to 24 July 2022 and it includes the performances of the Main Stage of the Kalamata Dance Hall, the smaller scale productions in the Black Box, the Alternative Stage of the Kalamata Dance Hall, and its performances Central Square of Kalamata. The program includes dance performances that combine different genres, from modern and classical dance to acrobatics, breaking and krump.
The foreign artists who will present their works come from 10 countries, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Mozambique, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary and Cyprus. At the same time, from July 8 to July 24, the seminars and workshops of the educational program will be held for professionals and special groups of the public, for the residents and visitors of Kalamata.
As part of the festival program in the Peloponnese, entitled “Dance in other cities”, implemented in collaboration with the Peloponnese Region, will be presented on July 17, 19 and 20 in public places in the cities of Corinth, Nafplio and Tripoli. the BLINDLY projects of the Elelei Company, NADEZHDA of Penelope Morut and the Cross iMPact and Hito of Akira Yoshida and Chey Jurado.
More information on the Festival website https://kalamatadancefestival.gr/
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