Aleksandar Georgiev to Debut Large-Scale Performance Challenging Industry Constraints
Choreographer Aleksandar Georgiev will debut his large-scale performance Bodies. Bodies, Bodies! on November 13 at the University of La Laguna, challenging industry constraints through a collaborative, 38-performer piece focused on kinetic empathy and artistic resistance.
Choreographer Aleksandar Georgiev is set to debut his latest large-scale project, Bodies. Bodies, Bodies!, on November 13 at the University of La Laguna’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Featuring 38 performers, the piece is more than just a grand production; it is a critical commentary on the budget and logistical constraints that often limit creative freedom in the performing arts.
By ensuring fair pay for a large cast, Georgiev is challenging the industry norms that force artists to scale down their work before they even begin. Supported by various cultural institutions—including the Cabildo de Tenerife, the Canary Islands Institute of Cultural Development, the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria, and the LAV-C laboratory—the project highlights the vital role public funding plays in allowing artists to push beyond traditional boundaries.
The performance, which is free to attend and begins at 5:15 p.m., is the culmination of seven years of research. Using a method focused on gesture and "kinetic empathy," Georgiev explores new ways of building community and connection outside of standard social structures. The performance space itself will serve as a "living archive," where the repetition and evolution of collective movement take center stage.
Georgiev, an award-winning choreographer known for his work with the STEAM ROOM platform and the ICC, continues his exploration of the body as a tool for resistance. Developed in collaboration with the university’s Research and Innovation in Design Group, Bodies. Bodies, Bodies! serves as a deliberate "productive pause," inviting the audience to step back from the constant demand for immediacy in today’s world.