Manlike

The creative partnership, Ugren Koulas, presents their new creation Manlike on 16.11.2013 in Rialto Theater in Lemesos and on 23.11.2013 in Pallas Theater in Nikosia. This full evening choreographic work continues Milena Ugren Koulas choreographic research which explores the narrative of Balkan sworn virgins in an abstract manner. Exploring gender, Ugren employs ideas of androgyny, as a methodology for feminist inquiry of ancient rituals of women who played with oppressive patriarchal modes as a survival strategy. This work is a continuation of their previous work She Who Stays which was based on a synergetic relationship between the choreographer and musician influencing each other's physical and sound actions. Ugren's choreographic and movement style is instantly recognizable - dramatic, terse, based on tense isolations and moments of released transitions. This is supported and juxtaposed by Giorgos Koulas' circular style of percussion which he performs with his voice. This production will include musical composition by Tassos Stylianou.

Choreographer/ dancer: Milena Ugren Koulas
Musician / performer: George Koulas
Composer: Tasos Stylianou

Sponsored by: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus/ program Terpsihori 2013