The 25th Cyprus Choreography Platform will take place on 14, 15 and 16 November at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol, showcasing new choreographic works inspired by existential and social themes.
Organised by the Deputy Ministry of Culture, through the Department of Contemporary Culture, and the Rialto Theatre, the Platform continues to serve as an annual meeting point for Cypriot choreographers and contemporary dance artists.
Performances on 14 November
The opening evening (Friday, 20:30) includes:
- K1LL3R INSTINCT (13’) – Choreography by Panos Malactos
Performed by Natalia Vagena and Alvin Nilsen Nygaard, the work replaces language with movement to express resistance and protest through rhythm, tone, and gesture. - ARTIFACT (15’) – Concept, direction, and performance by Demetris Charalambous
A poetic exploration of desire, memory, and love, reflecting on the origins of emotion and the act of returning to one another. - BLUE (25’) – Directed by Andromachi Dimitriadou Lindahl (Asomates Dynameis)
Performed by Fouli Stylianidou, Loizos Constantinou and Dimitriadou Lindahl, this meditative piece uses movement, speech, and sound to explore time, memory, and collective experience. - Sprt! (15’) – Concept and choreography by Dimitris Chimonas
Performed with Dory Samuel, this solo work investigates physical and emotional overflow in a world that has already reached its end.
Performances on 15 November
Saturday’s programme features:
- US AGAINST (20’) – Choreography by Diamanto Hadjizacharia
A collective work performed by five dancers, focusing on the continuity of movement and the connection between body and earth. - Agrino Lounge (15’) – Choreography by Sotirios Panagoulias
A surreal cabaret inspired by Mallarmé’s L’Après-midi d’un Faune, reimagined through Mediterranean glamour, drag, and myth. - Tormentful Invisibility (25’, suitable for ages 12+) – Choreography by Panayiotis Tofi
A techno tragedy about darkness, destruction, and society’s apathy towards chaos, performed by Damianos Aggelos Efstathiou, Danae Vassilakakou and Panagiotis Tasoulis. - Ήςhοι (15’) – Idea and choreography by Melina Ioannidou
A work exploring sound, friendship and the rhythm of life through body and voice, performed by Ioannidou and four collaborators.
Performances on 16 November
The final evening (Sunday, 20:30) includes:
- How to Dwell on Everything 101 (15’) – Choreography by Alexandros M. Kyriazis
A reflection on exhaustion and over-analysis through the story of Christopher, balancing life and work. - WHOOSH (15’) – Choreography and performance by Charis Iacovou
A movement study of memory, resilience, and the female experience across time. - Pangolin, something rolling (23’) – Choreography by Elena Christodoulidou
Inspired by the endangered pangolin, the work reflects on human aggression toward nature and the struggle for survival. - 2974 (15’) – Choreography by Elias Klark
A futuristic reimagining of Cyprus as an island-wide buffer zone, combining science fiction and psychogeography. - FARMA (30’) – Concept and choreography by Andria Michaelidou
Inspired by the mythological figure Pan, this closing work merges ritual, animalistic movement and urban aesthetics to explore chaos, instinct, and transformation.
Parallel events and information
The main programme is complemented by “Dance Throughout the Year”, organised by the Limassol Dance House, featuring parallel activities that highlight Cypriot contemporary dance throughout the year.
Media sponsors include Phileleftheros, RIK, Kanali 6, Efimerida Lemesos, Limassol Today, Vestnik Kipra, Russian Radio Cyprus, and the Limassol Tourism Board. The event is supported by the Limassol Municipality.
Tickets are priced at €8 per evening or €15 for all three days, with free entry for choreographers and dancers (reservation required).
For information and tickets: www.rialto.com.cy or phone 77 77 77 45. Updates are available at www.cypruschoreographyplatform.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo under Cyprus Choreography Platform.
