ANART (DK) 2024-2025
The ANART project represents the next step for Denmark-based creatives united by their passion for the intersection of movement, dance, and sound within Teater A. Originating in Copenhagen, Teater A’s foundation evolved from the production “Flowers also cry” by Anastasia Krasnoshchoka. This documentary dance piece sheds light on the lived experiences of Ukrainian women amidst conflict, amplifying their voices and advocating for justice. Teater A is dedicated to promoting human rights and democratic values through their work, using the universal language of dance to advocate for equality, freedom, and justice. Their performances serve as a call to action, encouraging audiences to uphold and protect these fundamental principles.
Parcitipating artists
Lúa Mayenco (DK)
Lúa Mayenco Cardenal is a dancer, choreographer, educator and graphic artist. After graduating with honors from the Carmen Amaya Dance Conservatory (Madrid), Lúa moved to New York City to begin her Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Juilliard School. In the Spring of 2020, she became the first Spanish dancer to graduate from this institution and was one of six recipients of the Juilliard Career Advancement Grants in the class of 2020. In August of the same year, Lúa moved to Copenhagen to join Danish Dance Theatre and launch her professional career in Europe. During her time with the company, she has performed nationally and internally the works of renowned choreographers as Ina Christel Johannessen, Roy Assaf, Marie Topp, Fernando Melo, Dorotea Saykaly and Marina Mascarell among others. After closing her fourth season with DDT, Lúa now begins her freelance career from the Danish capital, exploring new ways of developing, connecting and sharing through movement.
Karl Chueiri Heding (DK)
Karl is a Brazilian-born composer, sound artist & technician currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Navigating at the intersection of Art & Technology, often using software programming environments to design custom interactive systems for compositions, performances and installations. Karl currently works as a sound designer and technician for theatre and other performing arts.
Maria Solei Järvet (DK)
Born in Estonia in 2000 and raised between Tallinn and Barcelona. Maria Solei is a dance artist who sees her field as a strong medium for freedom of expression and a uniquely abstract way to connect on important topics. She began her training at The Estonian Dance Academy and pursued filmmaking at Collegium Educationis Revaliae, subsequently dancing with ETA Kompanii for two seasons. In 2020, she commenced her studies at CCDS in Copenhagen, while collaborating with international collectives like Taikabox, Copenhagen International Arts Collective, Dansverkstæðið, and e-lektron. Recently, she performed in “Flowers Also Cry,” by Anastasia Krasnoshchoka which won the European Charlemagne Youth Prize in Denmark, and was nominated for The Best Dance Performance of the Year at the Estonian Theatre Award for “Body Of Dreams.” Maria Solei finds inspiration in refreshing and surprising details, which is why traveling and experiencing different cultures, stories, and forms of nature is one of her priorities on this journey.
Natalie Cox (DK)
Natalie Cox (US/DK) is a contemporary dance artist currently based in Copenhagen.
Originally from Los Angeles, CA, she began her dance education at Degas Dance Studio followed by her attendance at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. After high school, she attended the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and eventually Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School. Following graduation, she continued on to choreograph her own work, teach, and act for film. Most recently she performed in Anastasiia Krasnoshchoka’s work “Flowers Also Cry”, which has now been presented in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Artistically, Natalie is interested in utilizing her physicality, and is constantly trying to challenge her habits and tendencies. She loves to tell narratives, and to represent matters that are important to her. For her, dance is inherently political, and can be employed as a powerful tool to embody and give voice to critical issues.
Anastasia Krasnoshchoka (DK)
Anastasia Krasnoshchoka is a Ukrainian choreographer and dancer currently based in Denmark. She trained at the Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School and has always harbored a deep passion for dance, despite a non-linear path to her career. Alongside pursuing an academic journey leading to a PhD in laser diode lighting, Anastasia navigated a winding road towards her love for dance.
Today, she blends her artistic practice with activism work for Ukraine. Within the realm of dance, Anastasia loves to create immersive atmospheres that stir powerful emotions. She embraces improvisation as a vital part of her work, allowing her to craft spontaneous and authentic movements.Furthermore, she firmly believes in using the language of dance to address important social and political issues, utilizing art to spark thought-provoking conversations.
Her debut full-length work, “Flowers also cry,” is a poignant ode to women in wartime—a documentary-based piece that delves into the diverse roles women assume during times of conflict. Since its premiere in Copenhagen in September 2023, “Flowers also cry” has garnered acclaim, winning the European Charlemagne Youth Prize, representing Denmark and embarking on a successful tour across Scandinavia.
Taken residency at
UP
The purpose of UP is to develop and upskill the independent performing arts throughout Denmark. We define the free and independent performing arts as individuals, collectives and companies who work professionally with performance and primarily for and with independent performance groups, project supported companies, and lesser established theatres. Often without permanent access to a stage or a venue.
Kunstplaats Vonk
Kunstplaats Vonk is a studio and residency space for visual and performance arts in Hasselt and Genk, Belgium. At their 3 buildings they support artists with artistic feedback, an international network, presentation opportunities, studio-space and a financial contribution (for the residencies).
HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts
HELLERAU acts as an interdisciplinary and international centre for dance, performance, music, theatre and media arts. It offers spaces for productions, festivals, concerts performances, exhibitions and discourse, cooperates with various regional cultural partners and is firmly connected internationally. An important part of HELLERAU is a residency program, which offers opportunities for artistic research, networks, production and encounters throughout the whole year.
