Performance of "Burza" choreographed by Paweł Sakowicz in Venice

"Burza" is a choreographic reflection on the body as a medium of history. Explores issues of cultural appropriation and virtuosity in dance. The performance combines dance with music by Agnė Matulevičiūtė, lighting design by Julius Kuršys, and costumes created by Elena Marija Veleckaitė. The Venice performance will take place in the historic interiors of Palazzo Contarini Polignac, a venue known for hosting artistic events during the Art Biennale.

Paweł Sakowicz is a renowned Polish choreographer and dancer, born in 1988 in Białystok. He holds a degree in political science from the University of Warsaw and a Master’s in performance and choreography from the London Contemporary Dance School. In his work, Sakowicz focuses on the history of dance and themes related to cultural appropriation in choreography. His pieces—such as Jumpcore, Masakra, TOTAL, Bernhard, and Boa—have been presented at prominent festivals and contemporary art institutions in Poland and abroad, including Zachęta – National Gallery of Art, Nowy Teatr in Warsaw, TR Warszawa, Komuna Warszawa, as well as festivals like La Biennale de danse du Val-de-Marne, Divine Comedy Festival, and NYU Skirball in New York. His performances often explore the boundaries between dance and other performing arts, blending elements of theatre, music, and visual arts. In his 2015 work TOTAL, the artist examined virtuosity and speculation as potential choreographic tools. He is a significant figure on the contemporary choreography scene associated with the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw (MSN).

Produced by: Contemporary Art Center Wilno, Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej w Warszawie