helios - danceroutes

HELIOS - Choreographic Workshop

After successful editions in Sofia, HELIOS for the first time visits Varna with a three-day intensive program for young choreographers at the beginning of their professional path. The format was created to educate, support and inspire the new generation of artists in the field of contemporary dance in Bulgaria.

The programme includes:

lectures on choreography theory;
practical activities with improvisation, composition and experimentation;
daily presentation and discussion of the created material;
Group and individual guidance to improve choreographic skills;

Participants have the opportunity to develop their own short choreographic etude, which will be presented on the last day of the training.

The training is led by Vladimir Angelov – choreographer with international experience and director of Dance ICONS, Washington.

Candidate Profile:

Age between 18 and 40 years;
With background and/or training in contemporary dance, classical ballet, physical theatre and other movement forms;
With stage experience;
With a huge interest and dedication to the art of choreography;
In the early stages of a choreographic career and in the process of becoming a professional;
He has created and presented short original works in the last three years;
With advanced knowledge in spoken and written English;

Places are limited. Application deadline – until 24 June 2025 We will contact shortlisted applicants after the deadline.

Participation fee: 100 BGN In case of financial difficulties – contact us.

Names of the participant *

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Email *

Current address and place of residence *

Date of birth *

Current job *

Cultural institution
Troupe
Theatre
Studio or training facility

Have you created any new choreographic works in the last three years? *

Do you have a predisposition to integrating new knowledge, forms of expression and creative experimentation? *

What motivates you as an artist and drives you to express yourself through choreographic forms? (answer - maximum 70 words) *

What topics are you interested in and what is the direction of your creative work? (answer - maximum 70 words) *

Please describe your biography: *

Please attach links to up to three of your choreographic works on YouTube or another website: *

I guarantee that the information I have entered is correct, I give my consent regarding the use of my personal data in connection with the organization and reporting of the HELIOS Varna project. *

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During the workshop it is possible to take photos and videos to be published on the organizer's channels in order to promote this event and others. It is possible that the participants can be seen on these materials. *

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The organizers are not responsible for the physical health of the participants during the workshop. *

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Project HELIOS 2025 is implemented with the financial support of the National Culture Fund under the programme “Creation” 2024.

The Dance Routes Festival is supported by the Municipality of Varna through the Culture Fund.