Jovana Zelenović: Bodies in Encounter, Workshop

The focus of the workshop is raising awareness of our own body and its weight in relation to other bodies in space. Through a dynamic series of sequences, we will explore various mechanisms of movement, paying special attention to the force of gravity in order to better understand how it helps and serves us when encountering other bodies. By consciously directing, pausing, and guiding our movements, we will investigate how to make the most precise use of our energy and strength.
The second part of the workshop will be dedicated to partnering, delving deeper into the technique and principles of working with another body. The workshop will combine elements of improvisation and pre-defined phrases to achieve a better understanding of the learned elements and incorporate them into our own dance vocabulary.

Jovana Zelenović was born in December 1996 in Belgrade, Serbia. At a young age, she started her training in different sports alongside studying music and piano. In 2011 she enrolled at the Ballet School „Lujo Davičo“ in the Department for contemporary dance. During her education, she became a member of the BITEF DANCE company, and in 2015, as a scholarship holder, she began her studies at the SEAD Academy in Salzburg, where she had the opportunity to study and work with numerous renowned dance artists. After graduating from the academy in 2019, she became a member of the Zagreb Company (ZPA), where she performed in 'Up/Up' by Ferenc Feher, 'Eye from the Surface' by Aleksandra Mišić, 'Revel Revel' by Roser Lopez Espinosa and 'Okvir' by Borna Babić. In 2022, she continues her career as an independent dance artist in Croatia and abroad and collaborates with the German choreographer Ceren Oran in "Who is Frau Troffea", "Schon Anders" and "Stories in Blue", which she actively performs throughout Europe. In 2022, she received a professional award (UPPU PULS and UPUH) for the 'Most promising young artist' in Croatia. In the same year, she worked on a solo performance "Vulnera" by Mia Zalukar, and "Salto Animato" by Nastja Štefanić and Filipa Bavčević, and on the independent author's work "Playground 22". She is currently working on a project with Ana Kreitmeyer called 'Exercises for Upcoming', and the author's project 'Air Migration'.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

Workshop duration: 10 - 13 hours, July 22
Workshop price: 50€

How to apply? Please send an e-mail with the subject "WORKSHOP JOVANA" to the following address: petra@svetvincenatfestival.com.

In the e-mail, please send your first & last name, address, tax number, phone number, and a short description of your previous contemporary dance experience.

After your e-mail, we will reply with information about payment and any other information you are interested in. Feel free to ask!