What is the body?
Whisper
House
Rhythm that turns to light
Do we hear?
Are we listening?
Where does the Spirit live?
My body.
Your body.
The same river.
No end
No end
No end
RITUALS OF THE SOUL is created with a movement research method called DEEP LISTENING. The practice is discovered through the rituals of the creative process. This research explores the invisible layers of the human being, through: deep listening in movement, conscious presence and invisible communication.
Rituals of the Soul is an emotional meeting that often brings hugs or tears to the participants. Audience members are drawn back to witness and experience the performance again and again.
Rituals of the Soul is supported by Ministry of Culture and National Culture Fund in Bulgaria.
Duration: +/-1 hour
Credits
Choreography: Petya Stoykova with the dancers
Dancers: Radoslav Yordanov, Alexandra Soshnikova, Sergey Golovnea, Violeta Matiushenko, Katina Dishkov, Olga Braga
Music: Meditative channels
Costumes: Emeliana Andonova-Toteva
Image by Yosif Astrukov
Biog
Petya Stoycova is the founder and choreographer of Dune Dance Company in Burgas, Bulgaria which is now over 30 years old. The company has produced more than 20 performances and initiated numerous projects to advance Bulgarian contemporary dance as the "Dance BG" Association. Petya's extensive teaching experience spans international dance projects in Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Senegal, and Kenya. She holds a degree in Choreography from New Bulgarian University in Sofia and has participated in several prestigious international dance programs worldwide. Notable among them are Dance Web, UNESCO artistic residency in Senegal, and the Balkan Dance Platform.
Her contributions to choreography and cultural development have been recognized with several awards, including the "Impuls" award from the Bulgarian dance professional society for "Rituals of Soul" (2022) and the "Burg of the Year" award for her special contribution to cultural development in Burgas.
Performances
Thursday 20th March at 8pm BOOK NOW
Friday 21st March at 8pm BOOK NOW
Tickets
£15 / £10 concession
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Echo Echo Festival of Dance and Movement 2025
Thursday 6th March - Friday 21st March 2025
Venue
All Festival events are at:
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company,
Waterloo House,
Magazine Street,
Derry-Londonderry BT48 6HH
Accessibility information
Echo Echo Studios are accessed via rear entrance to Waterloo House at Hangman's Bastion, Magazine Street.
Echo Echo Studios are wheelchair accessible. A platform lift services both floors in the centre.
Further access information including Social Narrative guide films (also available in ISL and BSL) can be found here: https://echoechodance.com/studios/access
If you have a specific accessibility query please contact us in advance by email: info [at] echoechodance.com or phone: 02871308883 and we will be happy to help.
Tickets
- Performances £15 / £10 concession
- Opening Night - all tickets only £10!
- Matinee group tickets £30 for 4 / £25 for 3
- Other group discounts may be available - please contact us
- Workshops £7
All ticket prices include booking fees.
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