Open Dance Scene: Fragments in Motion I

1. Dora Domjanić: Eleusis, dance solo

2. Newton's Law in Motion, Dance Miniature
Krško Music School – Contemporary Dance Department, 6th grade
Choreography and dance: Ema Baznik, Lina Doles, Jona Horvat, Izabel Jeram, Ronja Lusavec, Klara Pečarič, Zoja Kaja Prešeren
Mentor: Rosana Horvat

3. Rea Vogrin: Instinct, dance solo

4. Tovarishya Dance Company
Katarina Barbara Kovačič: Body, a short choreographic work
Dancers: Maja Arzenšek, Katarina Rijavec, Tjaša Šramel, Amy Anne Kennedy, Maja Voglar Rodošek

5. Cellular streaming, dance miniature
Krško Music School – Contemporary Dance Department, 6th grade
Dance: Ema Baznik, Lina Doles, Jona Horvat, Izabel Jeram, Ronja Lusavec, Klara Pečarič, Zoja Kaja Prešeren
Choreography: Rosana Horvat

6. Julija Slapšak: What if..., dance solo

7. Tara Vozel: Ad Libitum, dance solo

8. Ronja Lusavec: Changes, dance solo

9. Dance Forum Celje
Gea Erjavec: STRICT, excerpt from the play
Conceptual design, choreography, costumes: Gea Erjavec
Dancing: Nika Kundih, Tisa Jakob, Klara Kračun, Sofija Kufner, Nia Lipnik, Ajda Narat, Mila Puckmeister, Alja Renar, Izabella Shrestha, Julija Slapšak, Tia Škerl, Taja Škerl, Safina Tamše
Production: Dance Forum Celje
From the very title of the performance, we can discern several meanings that reveal the theme of the performance – hardships: “hardship” is a show of support and approval (e.g. a handshake or a hug); with the word “contact” we emphasize the importance of both psychological and physical contact between young people; “hardship” is unfortunately a big part of growing up. Through the dancers’ confessions, they became the ideological motif of the creation.
Starting point: Young people often face problems that they cannot cope with on their own. We live in a world where youth violence, extortion and bullying are still very much present and can leave long-lasting consequences. In their search for help or acceptance, young people often encounter misunderstanding, which is why many remain silent and resort to digital worlds, which further distance them from themselves and their environment.
When you accept – are you accepted? When you include – are you truly included? Do you dare to stand out or do you prefer to remain unnoticed? Dancers seek answers through movement, personal confessions, and the creative process.

10. Š.IK collective
Jerneja Fekonja: Dream, my love, a short choreographic work
Concept and design: Jerneja Fekonja
Co-creation and performance: Minka Babič, Ajda Čuš, Aicha Lena Diallo Mazrek, Dora Domjanić, Urška Kramberger, Miona Krulj, Luka Oblak, Maja Voglar Rodošek
Photography: Jerneja Fekonja
Production: Dance Room Maribor
The project was supported by JSKD
Special thanks to: Dalanda Diallo

"That I'm so scared of the sculpture presentation, even though everything's fine afterwards. And every f**king unfinished project that's sitting in the closet. But I don't regret the tears. Not the sun. Not the laughter. Not the rain. Not the storms. But the winter that turns into spring, and touches the unspoken words. And this ending — I mean, yeah, well. The ending."

The play explores dreams as a space of love, memory, and longing — a place where the past, the present, and that which never had the chance to become real meet.

Performers: Dance Room Maribor – Š.IK Collective, Dance Center Maribor – Tovarischia Dance Company, Dance Forum Celje, Music School Krško, Music School Trbovlje, Rea Vogrin
Organizer: Narodni dom Maribor