Map of The Unknown Land

A dance theater performance exploring themes of identity, communication, and belonging.

The performance serves as a metaphor for the modern world, where young people seek to be heard and accepted as they are. Created in collaboration between professional artists and young participants from diverse cultural backgrounds, the piece reflects their experiences and perspectives.

Throughout the creative process, artists and young people worked together in an equal and inclusive environment.

During workshops and various artistic methods, the group explored personally significant topics such as identity, understanding, relationships, and visions for the future.

Idea, direction: Vera Lapitskaya

Dance, text, voice: Aida Tervo, Arina Laubert, Charalambos Gardias, Isabella Mansnérus, Marija Ribakova, Melanie Rose, Penelope Gardias, Veronika Yakushevitch

Sound design: Natalia Kochelenko

Production: NotaBene art group

Premiere: 3.11.2018, CulturaFest, Vantaa

Supported: Cultura-foundation, Helsinki city

Interview with Vera Lapitskaya and working group

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		photos by Svetlana Mikhailova©