Have you been to Gorizia before?
If yes: one thing you look forward to doing again
If not: one thing you hope to find
Yes, I've been to Gorizia more times than I can count, especially for the Gusti di Frontiera food festival. One thing I look forward to doing again? Probably eating my weight in delicious food and pretending it's for cultural enrichment.
If you could give a piece of advice to yourself as a child what would it be?
If I could give a piece of advice to my younger self, it would be this: You are on the right track, so keep marching to the beat of your own drum. Don’t be afraid to be yourself, everyone else is already taken and boring by comparison.
If you had the power to change the world you live in, what would you start with?
If I had the power to change the world, I would start with erasing the borders that divide us. Imagine a world where empathy rules and people see each other as humans first. Radical, I know.
How did you first come across dance?
I first came across dance inside my mother’s belly. She attended seven weddings during her pregnancy, so I guess you could say I was dancing before I even took my first breath. The rhythm and joy of those celebrations sneaked into my very being.
Complete the sentences with only one word:
Dance can: transcend
Dance is: freedom
Dance will be: eternal
What was the spark that originated the idea for your performance?
The spark for our performance ignited from the stories of real people living on the border between Yugoslavia and Italy. These narratives of resilience, conflict, and unity demanded to be brought to life through movement. It’s a poetic journey, not just a routine.
And now, tell me why I should come and see your performance:
You should come and see our performance to experience more than just steps and music. It’s an emotional rollercoaster wrapped in rhythm and movement, crafted to make you reflect on your own personal borders. Plus, where else can you find a story told with such grace and sass? Come see for yourself and discover the boundaries you didn't know you had.