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Archive / 2023

Nuepiko dance company

4 Victors

“4 Victors” is a dance and circus performance, at the heart of which lies the spirit of the Olympic Games, as embodied in the Olympic flame and Olympic rings, celebration, unity and the aspiration to be the one and only winner. But what if at the heart of the Olympic Games there were neither sport in general nor specific sports, but rather dance and circus, as well as a playful and creative approach to physical expression and the phenomenon of sport at large?

 The performance offers a unique interpretation of sports, emphasizing the importance of playfulness and inventiveness in crafting new pathways and new rules for competition and cooperation, whether acting alone or in a group. Behind every performer in this show, as with every professional athlete, there is a unique individual with their own stories, motivations and intentions. Thus, “4 Victors” offers not only an anonymous abstract interpretation of the phenomenon of sport through dance and circus but also serves as a reminder to all of us that, through creativity and play, we can all realize our unique potential. That we are all winners. That we are Victors.

 “Nuepiko” is a dance company from Kaunas which began its creative work in 2016. Not only is the company involved in creative dance performance productions, collaborating with Lithuanian and international performance art and cultural institutions and organizations, but it also actively participates in educational, community-driven initiatives promoting contemporary dance, seeking new formats for developing its creative activities. Although the company’s composition is currently all-male, this is more a reflection of the company members’ shared creative vision and values than a conceptual decision. “Nuepiko” is open to fresh ideas, new forms of activity and collaborative opportunities. For their creative practice, the company and its members have been awarded or nominated for the most important Lithuanian and Kaunas city stage arts prizes.

Lithuania
PREMIERE

Recommended audience age: 5+
FREE ENTRANCE
Duration: 45 min
  • Concept and performance:
    Adrian Carlo Bibiano, Andrius Stakelė, Džiugas Kunsmanas, Marius Pinigis
  • Music:
    Andrius Stakelė
  • Lighting:
    Renaldas Bartulis