Program Dance in the city
13.07 | 21:00
Kalamata Main Square
EDIVALDO ERNESTO & EVA GEORGITSOPOULOU
PRESSURE WAVE
In an environment, in which the perception of the body’s form fades away into the interplay of reflections, leaving only the raw essence of the human element, dance is born. Each transition unlocks the potential within every encounter. A composition of celebration.
Spontaneity and resilience arise as the ordinary is transcended, and movements become a testament to the endless journeys of life.
The duet performed by Eva and Edivaldo is a powerful and expressive performance that intends to bring the audience into an intense state of connection with the performers.
Admission to all Kalamata Main Square performances and side events is free for all.
- Artistic Direction & Performance: Edivaldo Ernesto & Eva Georgitsopoulou
- Sound Composition: Nefeli Lysimachou
- Costumes: Manja Beneke
EVA GEORGITSOPOULOU
Eva Georgitsopoulou, originally from Patras and residing in Berlin since 2014, is a dancer and choreographer with a diverse background. While pursuing her studies in law at the Democritus University of Thrace, she immersed herself in the world of dance. She graduated from the Greek National School of Dance in Athens and continued her studies in Israel, receiving a full scholarship from the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, where she remained as an apprentice. Throughout her career, Eva has collaborated with a remarkable array of acclaimed artists and companies. As a dancer, she has collaborated with choreographers such as Noa Zuk, the KCDC, Oktana Dance Theater, Hellenic Dance Company, Sonia Rodriguez, Inside The Body Performing Arts, Frantics, Judith Sanchez Ruiz, and Edivaldo Ernesto, among others. Notably, she worked extensively with the Aerites Dance Company from 2016 to 2021. Since 2019, Eva has been a performer at Sasha Waltz & Guests, adding another layer to her artistic repertoire. Her choreographic pieces have graced numerous festivals and venues, including the Greek National Opera Ballet, the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, the Kalamata International Dance Festival, RAW Tanzwerke Kassel, Dance Days Chania, Lange Nacht des Tanzes Pillberg and the Arc for Dance Festival.
EDIVALDO ERNESTO
Edivaldo Ernesto is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and improvisation expert. Born in Mozambique, currently based in Berlin, he is deeply influenced by his Mozambican background and by West African traditional dance. He has performed numerous times with David Zambrano, and the Sasha Waltz & Guests company as a guest and permanent member. He has collaborated with Linda Kapetanea and RootlessRoot on the duet Half the Truth, with Oscar-winning composer and pianist Volker Bertelmann, also known as Hauschka, on the creation of the project An Encounter of Improvised Music & Dance and with trumpet soloist Marco Blaauw on the project I Can’t Breathe, for which he received the 2020 Best Dancer Award from the jury of the Italian Danza & Danza Awards. Ernesto is the creator and developer of the Depth Movement and Next Level workshops, as well as the solo choreographies Tears, Brace, Access to the Road, and Error. He has taught and performed across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.