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.
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.
