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.
Who is ANART?
Through their collaborative efforts, ANART aspires to expand the boundaries of performance art, using their unique approach to narrate profound stories and foster meaningful dialogue. Committed to social and political engagement, their projects not only entertain but also challenge audiences to consider critical issues and perspectives. By integrating activism into their artistry and embracing vulnerability, they strive to make a lasting impact on both the arts community and society at large.
ANART 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.
What is your aim with taking part in Moving Identities?
Our goal is to broaden our creative and geographical horizons, fostering a supportive community around the themes and mediums that resonate with our work. We seek to engage with diverse perspectives, collaborate with fellow artists, and deepen our understanding of identity in its many manifestations.
Which method(s) will you use to achieve this?
We plan to dive deeply into our research, focusing on listening and learning from the people and cultures we encounter. During our residencies, we want to take the time to understand different approaches to creativity and see how these perspectives shape ways of being.
We’re especially interested in connecting with artists who explore the climate change and environmental impacts of war. Their work provides both insight and inspiration for us, and we feel it’s crucial to engage with these voices.
In the studio, our approach will be all about open exploration and collaboration. We want our team to feel free to experiment and discuss ideas together—creating a space where everyone’s input is valued. Throughout this process, we’re keeping our eyes and hearts open, ready to build meaningful connections with those we meet along the way.
How does your current project relate to your previous/other works?
ANART project is a natural evolution of our previous work, Flowers Also Cry, a piece that the majority of our team members helped create. That work focused on Ukrainian women’s stories during the Russian war in Ukraine, adopting a documentary approach by interviewing individuals and transforming their narratives into art. This new project builds on that foundation, allowing us to grow as a more established collective while continuing our collaborative artistic journey.
Our current project, which we hope will grow into a full production, addresses the environmental impact of war. The destruction of the biggest in Ukraine Hydroelectric Power Plant and Kakhovka dam by Russian forces in June 2023 serves as the focal point. This deliberate attack led to massive flooding in the southern region, underscoring how environmental damage from invasion has far-reaching consequences. Our work emphasizes that nature knows no borders; what affects one part of the world inevitably impacts us all.
In a time when the world is urgently addressing climate change, we believe it is vital to reflect on how authoritarian regimes contribute to environmental destruction and consider how the democratic world might respond. Through ANART project, we aim to bring attention to these pressing issues and inspire dialogue around the often-overlooked environmental toll of the war..
What are you most excited about in this year ahead of you with Moving Identities?
It’s hard to choose just one thing we are excited about! Meeting the people behind each venue and organization, and drawing inspiration from the unique places where we’ll be creating, are definitely some of the highlights of this journey. There’s something magical about connecting with others who share a passion for creative expression.
Another incredible aspect of Moving Identities is the rare luxury of having dedicated time to focus on creativity itself, without the pressure to produce a finished product. The program’s structure allows us to explore ideas freely, supporting our artistic pursuits whether or not they lead to a final production.
