Festival Platforma 2024, part 3

Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024

Claire Huber: Ko smo risali kratke linije horizonta (As we drove short short horizon-lines) @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024

18. Platforma sodobnega plesa (18th Platform of Contemporary Dance)

All good things must come to an end, and after four incredible days of performances, this year's edition of Festival Platforma has officially closed its curtain.

From the breathtaking talent of the dancers to the inspiring choreography, this year's festival was a true celebration of contemporary dance. I was thrilled to be part of it once again as a photographer, and capturing the essence of each performance was a real privilege.

The energy, creativity, and passion showcased across different venues in Maribor made this edition truly special. It's clear that Festival Platforma continues to grow, evolve, and push boundaries, year after year.

As we say goodbye to this year's festival, I already find myself looking forward to the next edition. It’s not just the art that makes this festival extraordinary—it’s the sense of community, the shared experience, and the joy of seeing dance transform spaces and engage audiences.

Thank you to everyone who made this festival possible. Until next year, Platforma! :)

Center plesa: Yugo Manchester @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 <em>Photo: © Saša Huzjak</em>

Center plesa: Yugo Manchester @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 Photo: © Saša Huzjak

Mateja Bizjak Petit: Tok tok tok @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 <em>Photo: © Saša Huzjak</em>

Mateja Bizjak Petit: Tok tok tok @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 Photo: © Saša Huzjak

Claire Huber: Ko smo risali kratke linije horizonta (As we drove short short horizon-lines) @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 Photo: © Saša Huzjak

Agostina D’Alessandro: Eno samo telo ni dovolj (One body is not enough) @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 <em>Photo: © Saša Huzjak</em>

Agostina D’Alessandro: Eno samo telo ni dovolj (One body is not enough) @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 Photo: © Saša Huzjak

Javor Škerlj Vogelnik, Žiga Miklavc: Prehod @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 <em>Photo: © Saša Huzjak</em>

Javor Škerlj Vogelnik, Žiga Miklavc: Prehod @ Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024 Photo: © Saša Huzjak

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Festival Platforma 2024, part 2

Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024

18. Platforma sodobnega plesa (18th Platform of Contemporary Dance)

Although few events have already taken place, the official opening of the 18^th edition of Festival Platforma was reserved for the Italian performance titled "Graces" ("Gracije"), choreographed by Silvia Gribaudi.

DSPS: 20 metrov v dolžino, devet metrov v širino in štiri metre v višino

Festival Platforma 2024, part 1

Festival Platforma, Maribor (Slovenia), 28/08 > 31/08/2024

18. Platforma sodobnega plesa (18th Platform of Contemporary Dance)

Maribor was once again alive with contemporary dance performances, as Festival Platforma took over various venues around the city for the 18^th year in a row!

Festival Lent 2014: (Contemporary) dance + children theatre

Festival Lent, Maribor (Slovenia), 20/06 > 05/07/2014

During this 16 days of Festival Lent, I also shoot some (contemporary) dance performances and theatre for children - find some of those images in this gallery :)

Movie (p)review - Ride, Rise, Roar

Tuesday, 30/04/2013

Hillman Curtis, 2010

Concert documentary showing performances and behind the stage shots from the David Byrne's "The Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno" tour, including not just musicians but some modern dancers too. For all fans of David Byrne, Talking Heads and the ones that like the good mix of modern dance with pop music!

Bodies in Urban Spaces

Front@ contemporary dance festival, Murska Sobota (Slovenia), 27/08/2012

Spacial installation called "Bodies in Urban Spaces", authored by Willi Dorner, took place during Front@ contemporary dance festival in Murska Sobota.

Premik v Maribor / Move to Maribor

Premik v Maribor / Move to Maribor, Maribor (Slovenia), 20/09 > 30/09/2012

Contemporary dance festival

Ten days contemporary dance festival called "Premik v Maribor / Move to Maribor" in, well, Maribor! :)

One of my photos from Dance Photography Workshop with Chris Nash

The Moving Gallery - group photography exhibition plus contemporary dance

Thursday, 30/08/2012

Murska Sobota, August 31st and September 1st 2012

Some of the photos that I took at the recent dance photography workshop with Chris Nash, along with the ones from my fellow photographers, will be shown as part of The Moving Gallery project in the next two days, as part of Front@, contemporary dance festival.

Impressions from Dance Photography Workshop with Chris Nash

Thursday, 30/08/2012

Great photography workshop with one of the worlds leading dance photographers

Two days photography workshop with great energy and fun!

Nina Fajdiga, Simone Truong (Nina Simone)

Platforma sodobnega plesa 2011

SNG Maribor, Komorni oder, Maribor (Slovenia), 07/09 > 09/09/2011

Platforma sodobnega plesa 2011 was a three day festival of contemporary dance with the emphasis is on local artists who have their starting point in Plesna izba Maribor.

Ljubi kruhek

SNG Maribor, Velika dvorana, Maribor (Slovenia), 24/06/2011

Annual show production of all the different classes of the Maribors dance school & dance company Plesna izba Maribor called "Ljubi kruhek". All in all, a lot of work but really a great show, from small kids to experienced dancers and drummers! ...

Najdeno

SNG Maribor, Komorni oder, Maribor (Slovenia), 06/05/2011

"Najdeno" (Found) is author's debut performance by two young Slovenian dancers, Maja Šnuderl and Maja Lamovšek, mentored by Nina Milin. Produced by Plesna izba Maribor and co-produced by SNG Maribor, this contemporary dance performance had it's premiere on the May 6th 2011. ...