ARTeFACT is a multimedia
dance performance focusing on the persuit of new
identity that overcomes social and cultural
boundaries. Such processes often accompany the
modern nomad-artist in his/her search for
opportunities for being a creator and not a
product in the globalized world. The action
develops through interaction between visual
medium, sound and body, which allows focusing on
different stages and on formation of individual
point of view.
The concept and choreography are created by Jivko Jelyazkov who joins
efforts in this experimental study with the dancer Jungin Lee of South
Korea, visual artist Albena
Baeva and prolific musician Ivan Shopov also known
as Cooh and Balkansky.
ARTeFACT is included in the "GPS | Graffit
Performance Series" show series of "Graffit"
Galery, Varna and is part of Varna's candidacy for
European Capital of Culture in 2019, supported
within |Varna area of creativity Funding Program.
Derida Dance works for
the unfolding of the Bulgarian cultural space by
attracting artists from Europe and Asia to produce
joint projects. For the three years of its
existence, the first center for contemporary
dance, Derida Dance Center has gained recognition
as a reliable partner in the realization of major
projects, many of which are launched by prominent
international organizations. The interest towards
Derida Dance Center’s realized actions is a
certain indicator for need of establishment of
more alternative spaces for contemporary art and
culture. The ASA performance co-produced Derida
Dance and “Edno” magazine In 2011, initiated
several international festivals, including Sofia
Dance Week 2011, AURA 21 in Kaunas, Lithuania, and
INFANT in Novi Sad, Serbia. The company carries
out projects to support the professional
development of freelance dancers such as the
training programs, "Probiotic for the contemporary
dance in Bulgaria" and "Dance PORT Derida",
supported by the "America for Bulgaria"
Foundation. Derida Dance is an official member of
one of the largest international networks in the
field of contemporary performing arts, IETM, and
is also a partner of the Aerowaves international
network for contemporary dance.