“My Fierce Ignorant Step” is the latest performance by Christos Papadopoulos – one of the leading figures in European contemporary choreography. The Greek artist gained international recognition in 2016 with his performance “Elvedon,” selected for the Aerowaves network of European dance houses. Today, he collaborates with prestigious performing arts institutions such as Onassis Stegi in Athens and Théâtre de la Ville in Paris.
In this new, optimistic, and captivating performance, ten dancers create a stage situation where bodies, voices, and memories resonate like instruments, building a communal experience. Papadopoulos, faithful to choreographic minimalism, explores the potential of dance as a form of shared experience and dialogue.
In a world full of anxiety and isolation, “My Fierce Ignorant Step” raises questions about what it means to be together today – not only in a social sense, but also in a bodily, dance-related sense. This choreography is about first times, the joy of life, and the strength that comes from a shared rhythm.
After the performance on January 9th, there will be a meeting with the artists, with Polish Sign Language interpretation. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Sańczuk, a journalist, art historian, and author of podcasts and cultural programs.
Duration: 55 minutes
COMPANY
Concept and Choreography: Christos Papadopoulos Dance and Collaboration: Themis Andreoulaki, Maria Bregianni, Amalia Kosma, Georgios Kotsifakis, Sotiria Koutsopetrou, Tasos Nikas, Spyros Ntogas, Ioanna Paraskevopoulou, Danae Pazirgiannidi, Adonis Vais Dramaturgy Consultant: Alexandros Mistriotis Music: original by Kornilios Selamsis Collaborating Composer: Jeph Vanger Set Design: Clio Boboti Costume Design: Maria Panourgia Lighting Design: Stefanos Drousiotis Vocal Coaching: Apostolis Psichramis Choreographer's Assistant: Sevasti Zafeira Set Designer's Assistant: Aggeliki Vasilopoulou-Kampitsi Costume Designer's Assistant: Panayiotis Renieris Coordination and Production: Zoe Mouschi – Rena Andreadaki
Touring Lighting Manager: Alexandros Mavridis Touring Set Manager: Marilena Kalaitzantonaki & Aggeliki Vasilopoulou-Kampitsi Sound Engineer: Kostis Pavlopoulos Tour Manager: Konstantina Papadopoulou Project Author: Christos Papadopoulos / The Lion and the Wolf Special thanks to: Euripides Laskaridis, Sotiris Melanos and Filanthi Bougatsou Commissioned and Produced by Onassis Stegi With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Co-producers: Théâtre de la Ville (Paris, France), Julidans (Netherlands), Romaeuropa Festival (Italy), Théâtre d'Orléans / Scène nationale (France), LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura (Switzerland), December Dance Concertgebouw Brugge (Belgium), One Dance Festival (Bulgaria), Festival de Marseille (France), I Teatri di Reggio Emilia (Italy)
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Photo by Pinelopi Gerasimou for Onassis Stegi
A Greek choreographer, a graduate of SNDO in Amsterdam, the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece, and political science in Athens. Co-founder of The Lion and the Wolf group. He gained international recognition with his performances “Elvedon” and “Opus,” presented on world stages as part of the European Aerowaves network. He is the creator of works such as “Ion,” “Larsen C,” “Mellowing,” “Mycelium,” “Nekyia,” and “Ties Unseen.” In 2025, he was honored with the Rose International Dance Award by London's Sadler's Wells. He has collaborated with prominent theatre and film artists, including Yorgos Lanthimos, Costa-Gavras, Michael Marmarinos, and Dimitris Karantzas.
Christos Papadopoulos
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