
Dancer, co-founder and artistic director of VARIATINO CINEMA Dance and Music Theater (1998). Independent artist. Diploma of professional dancer, granted by Polish Actors Assocciation in Warsaw. Yoga teacher by the method of Iyengar/ II Introductory and Vinyasa Krama Yoga. She graduated 2-year Culture Animator's College on the Dance Faculty in Wroclaw and one year of mime study conducted by Marek Oleksy.
She creates her own choreographies with Variatino Cinema, which are presented on TriCity off scene, also on various theatre and dance festivals in Poland (Kalisz, Lublin, Cracow, Poznań, Gniezno, Olecko, Warsaw, Wrocław, Elbląg, Sopot, Gdynia) and abraod (Ukraine, Estonia, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, Finland, Romania). For over ten years of existence the Theatre has inscribed quite substantially in the creation and development of dance culture, not only locally, but also in Poland. This work refers both, to artistic and animation directions (for instance the creation of the festival of TriCity Dance Corporation).
She conducted the workshops regularly with Olga Szwajgier - an outstanding singer, who created his own method of working with the voice. Thanks to this cooperation, expanded by the knowledge of hatha yoga the new program was created. The original program of the body work and voice based on the eastern approach to the energy of the body.
Anna Haracz is a recognized teacher of contemporary dance, dance improvisation and working with voice and live music. For years, also runs her own program based on improvisation and dance therapy. She is also involved in the education for future instructors of dance therapy.
She is a president of KOKO PELI Association, which main task is to promote and organize cultural, educational and healthy events. The Association plans to create a cultural village in the countryside to promote art, craft and spirituality.
Anna Haracz participated in social project of Risa Jaroslav, organized by the International Contemporary Dance Conference in Bytom. She participated in the workshop for young choreographers, organized by polli Tallu Art Center in Estonia, and the Academy of Dance in Odessa, and Movement on the Edge in Bucharest, 2002.
Her dancing skills was presented at the International Festival of New Dance "Confrontations" in Prague, also was involved in the performance titled "120/80" directed by Leszek Bzdyl, and the project "Odysseus-SEAS 'in the field of festival " SEAS "(Polish edition).
She participated in workshops and dance and choreography seminars organized by:
Silesian Dance Theatre: Jacek Łuminski (Pol), Mark Haim (USA), Melissa Monteros(Canada), Martin Sonderkamp (Germany), Diana Eshoult (Holland), Kathenne Klixbull (GB); Gdańsk Dance Theatre: Ervi Syren (Finland), Ray Chung (USA), Joe Alter (USA), Johannes Randolf (Austria), Tonya Locker (USA), Leszek Bzdyl (Pol), Iwona Olszowska (Pol); Dance Baltic University: Katri Soini (Fin), Arja Raatikaainen (Fin), Bernard Kesh (France), Liz Lerman Dance Company (USA), Charlotte Vincent (GB);
Poili Talu Art Center in Estonia- The Choreography/Music/Light workshop for young choreographers from East Europe: Douglas Dunn(USA), Lisa Karer(USA), David Simons(USA), Karol Mulin(USA), Academy of dance w Odessie.
Movements on the EGDE 2002 in Bucharest- festival and improvisation workshop: Mark Tompkins(France), Lisa Nelson(USA), David Zambrano (Holland), Inga Kaindlstofer (Austria). The International Festival of New Dance "Confrontations" in Prague - Thomas Hauert (Brussels), Art Station Fundation Poznań - Palle Duvall (Sweden), Żak Club in Gdańsk – Milan Kozanek (Czech Republic), Ang Gey Ping (Pontedera), Julia Mach (Austria/Poland), Marco Cantalupo (Italy).
Congas musician, co-founder of many music and artistic events and arrangements... looking for different inspirations... in various music projects, as club music, through poetry, reggae, jazz, improvised music, oriental folk. He regularly cooperates with "Variatino Cinema" Dance and Music Theatre, musically illustrating contemporary dance in productions directed together with Theatre.
The the game he uses a set of three congas and disturbing instruments and many other unusual ones, such as tabla, drums and ceramic Udu. Co-founder MamNaMyśli artistic association, aimed at creating and promoting wider art ... man of Stars and Trees.
She graduated Polish philology at the UG. Dealt with the history and theory of film work (specialty: film studies), but more than cinema prefers literature.
She works as an amber jewelry designer, tracks current trends in fashion, being her inspiration for designing the costumes. She loves to create things from the the very beginning, in that way she has got an impact on the structure of the material - its softness, suppleness, texture. Therefore, her adventure with the costumes has started from subtile crocheting.
Fascinated by the technique of felting she explores its secrets, playing with the form, that can be extracted from the natural fibers. In the meantime, she writes poetic prose and short stories.
He is a painter (prefers oil on canvas or wood). Also deals with video-art. Has got a history of attempts to mix live video with the music and building the scenography for the play "Trojan Horse" (painted in large part) of the Luxus Reflex Relax Theater.
The scene is treated by him as a space, where there is room not only for the actor, but also for the artistic vision of the stage designer.
Camera (or digital camera) are his friends. Loves riding his bike. He treats his artistic visions on a par with the old bikes, which he makes, transforms and renews with extraordinary passion and patience.
Since 1997 Monika has dealt with Ceramics. In 2002 she received the legitimacy of a journeyman in the profession of potter issued by the Chamber of Crafts in Gdansk.
For several years she worked as an instructor of occupational therapy in the ceramic workshop of the Foundation "Fit differently. " The works of her students participated in many exhibitions and competitions, winning numerous awards.
At the same time she opened her own studio for conducting classes for amateur adults, children and youth.
In recent years the activities of her work took place in the studio of old Wrzeszcz in Gdansk. It has become a cultural and social platform - a meeting place for people of all ages, from different backgrounds, where they can feel satisfied with their abilities and achievements, often break the barriers of their own problems and inhibitions.
For many years has worked as a scenography designer with "Variatino Cinema" Dance and Music Theater.
She represented the Polish pottery in the SHARE project, which the main goal is to build cooperation between craftsmen from various countries in Europe. The fruit of this project was the workshop in Cyprus.
Currently she is a vice-president of the Association of KOKO-PELI, which aims, among others to create traditional pottery village.
Dancer, choreographer and photographer. Since 1988 she had achieved dance experiences; she was a dancer of first group of the Silesian Dance Theatre directed by Jacek Łumiński; worked in opera houses in Poznan and Szczecin, also collaborated with Melissa Monteros and Wojtek Mochniej in Gdansk Theatre Dance .
She is the author of choreographies "Out/side " (2005) and "Dreaming" (2006). Collaborates with many groups and schools of contemporary dance, leading workshops and regular training.
She graduated The Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan/Photography Department - working on her own dance photography, exhibitions and creating graphics for dance theaters and festivals.
She graduated the State Ballet School of Poznań, Poland (1990) and danced with the Grand Opera Ballet in Poznań from 1990-1992 .
From 1992-2005 she was an original member of Silesian Dance Theatre in Bytom ( Poland ) directed by Jacek Łumiński . Through her time with SDT she performed and worked with Melissa Monteros, Anna Sokolov ("Dreams"), Condrat Drzewiecki and Avi Kaiser ( Batsheva Dance Company, Israel), Paul Clayden (DV8, UK) , David Dorfman NY, Mark Haim NY, Stephan Brinkman ( Pina Bausch Theatre ), Henrietta Horn and others.
She has performed and taught in countries all over the world, including Canada, USA, Germany, Russia, Austria, Lithuania, India, Great Britain, Holland and all throughout Poland.
In 2000 Anna was awarded the Karol Szymanowski Medal by the Polish Ministry of Culture for her unique achievements in dance. As a guest artist with the University of Calgary Dance program 2005-2007, she worked in association with W&M Physical Theatre (Melissa Monteros and Wojtek Mochniej). From 2006-2008 she was a member of Theatre Junction"s RCA, (Grand Theatre in Calgary). In 2008 she cooperate with Mariusz Treliński in Opera titled "King Roger" of Karol Szymanowski in Marińskij Theatre In Petersburg (Russia), where all orchestra was conducted by Valery Giergiev.
From 2009 she become independent choreographer, dancer and teacher in Poland and out of country. In 2010 she worked with Maja Kleczewska in performance titled "..Between.."( Grand Theatre -Warsaw), music Agata Zubel. In 2011 she cooperates with Aura Dance Company ( Lithuania-Kaunas) and made the piece "Apie Mus";
Her technic explores suspensions, momentum and impulses in very strong, physical movement.
Contemporary dancer, choerographer and teacher, 2-years Contemporary Dance School at The Palce of Culture in Poznan (1993-1995); Academy of Phisical Education in Poznan (1991-1995); diploma of professional dancer, granted by Polish Actors Assocciation / 2004 , Basic Course in the Technique of Acting by The Central Academy of Film Art and Drama in London/1997; cofounder of Artistic Association "KULTYWATOR 3MIEJSKI" / 2007;
from 2004 contemporary, improvisation, jazz and free style technique teacher;
performed at many contemporary dance festivals in Poland ( Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw, Cracow, Lublin, Kalisz) and abroad (Czech Republic, Lithuania, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Singapore);
cooperated with: Roberto Olivan/Spain, Belgium, Marcel Leemann/Switzerland, David Cassel Project/Germany, Goerlitz Tanzcompany/Germany, Sopocki Dance Theatre/Sopot, Pl, Be-Sides Theatre/Gdansk,Pl, Kino Variatino/Gdansk,Pl, Pilski Dance Theatre/Pl, Amareya Theatre/Gdansk,Pl;
winner of The Culture Grant of Gdansk City/2003, 2007 and 2008 (the last one with cooperation with Artistic Association KULTYWATOR 3Miejski);
the Culture Grant of Pomerania Region/2008, AA K3M cooperation; awarded the best drama and audience award on Polemiqi Festival in Warsaw/2005,duo"In black and white";
awarded for cochoreography as the one of the most important event of 2005 year and as a theatre nominated to the "Artist of the Year"/“Quad.Version 6”;
winner of one month Residency Programe in Switzerland founded by Prohelvetia,Warsaw/ Philippe Saire Company/2009 and Work in Progress Residency Program in ZAK Club, Gdansk, Poland/Roberto Olivan from Spain, Belgium/2010.
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Dancer and artistic director of Amareya Theatre, dance researcher, curator of the Gdansk Dance Festival (Club ZAK Gdansk, Poland), member of the CID (International Dance Council). Graduated from Scandinavian Studies (Gdansk University, MA Tracing the Essence of Odin Teatret) and Theatre Studies (Theatre Academy, Warsaw, MA Introduction to Butoh). She completed her Ph.D. at the Gdansk University in 2010, the title of the dissertation - Hijikata Tatsumi’s Ankoku butoh – theatre of body-in-crisis. She has a broad experience in such techniques as butoh (she visited Japan twice in order to research butoh), contemporary dance, improvisation and composition.
Since 2003 she works as the programmer of the Theatre Stage of Club ZAK where she coordinates such events as Butoh Dance Festival (which she initiated in 2003), Beyond the Borders project, Dream Regime project, Gdansk Dance Festival. Between 2007-2009 she was lecturer at the Department of Cultural Studies of the Gdansk University where she lectures on culture animation and Japanese theatre.
In 2010 she founded Gdansk School of Butoh where she gives lectures about butoh history, leads workshop sessions and invites butoh masters from Asia and Europe.
As dancer and artistic director of Amareya Theatre she has created performances presented on festivals in Poland and abroad: The Dream of Icarus (2004), Xenos (2005), Mandala of Life and Death with Atsushi Takenouchi (2005), Haiku of Three Bodies (2005), Ten ku Youran with Daisuke Yoshimoto (2006), Anatomical Theatre – The Mystery of Life and Death with Joan Laage (2006-2007), Dream Regime – Theatre for Community 2007-2008 in cooperation with Gekidan Kaitaisha (2007-2008), Caravan Project with Ang Gey Pin (2008), Exit – Transgressive Feminal Tryptodram (2008), Faceless solo by K. Pastuszak (2009), Inscriptions (2011), Nocturnes (2011).
She cooperated also with Gdansk dance groups such as Theatre of Dance and Music Kino Variatino (Quiet Body, 2010) and Sopot Dance Theatre (Wojna polsko-ruska, 2011). In 2011, together with Amareya Theatre, she performed in performances in Morishita Studio – Tokyo, Japan within the Dream Regime Project organised by Gekidan Kaitaisha.
www.teatramareya.pl
Electroacoustic improviser, author of soundart projects, drummer. He received scholarships from Museums Quartier in Vienna and from The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. In 2009, together with Mariusz Waras, he created installation Fabryka (Factory) in CSW “Znaki Czasu” (Signs of Time) in Toruń and also presented the piece Folk Science as a part of Pandemonium project in AC Institute [Direct Chapel] in New York.
Key concepts in his work are noise and soundscape. He explores the area of percussion and live electronic, improvised and electroacoustic music. He composes with the use of computer, creates interactive and sound installations, organizes presentations and lectures on contemporary music and sound art and also runs workshops.
He cooperated, cooperate and ocasionally performed with musicians/artists/curators like : Mariusz Waras, Laurenz Theinert, Daniel Muzyczuk, Tomasz Duda, M.bunio.S, Emiter, Tomasz Szwelnik, Muk, Thomas Lehn, Andrew Sharplay, Mikołaj Trzaska, Hoec, Dj Wojak, free103point9, Wojtek Mazolewski, Ania i Adam Witkowscy, Lukas Jiricka, Tomasz Ziętek, Martin Blazicek, Dominik Bukowski, Hevelius Brass, Robert Sochacki, XV Parowek, Tianna Kennedy, Damian Catera, Łukasz Ciszak, Janusz Mackiwicz, Columbus Duo, Paulus, Łukasz Kos, Tomek Kopcewicz, Dagna Sadkowska, Michał Górczyński, The Amareya Theatre. He is a member of PSeME (Polish Society for Electroacoustic Music)
She graduated the Film Study in Institute of Audiovisual Arts at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow and the Study of Culture Animators (direction: film) in Gdansk.
She is the animator and organizer of numerous cultural events, also an artist of video-art and creator of other activities of art, culture and film education.
Coordinator of the projects organized by the Association of A KuKu Art, which she is creator and and co-founder. In 2010 - winner of scholarship of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage in the area of "film and theater" and the Marshal of Pomeranian Province.
Working directly with people is a challenge for us that brings great satisfaction. By conducting workshops and projects we share our exploration, knowledge, experience and doubts.