‘Performing Across Borders’ is a residency that took place in May 2022 in Lesvos as part of the European Project ‘Embodied Temporalities’ which was organized by PPLG in collaboration with Oyoun Berlin and it was funded by Perform Europe.
A group of people worked creatively together through the media of music and dance, exploring embodied memories- tracing the memories our bodies hold. The residency created spaces for cultural exchanges and healing encounters among the participants, some of whom were living in Moria camp.
The group committed to the creative process sharing through performances intimate memories of their migration journeys and aspirations for their future. New friendships were created that developed after the end of the project.
The residency culminated with a public performance which was designed with the participants and addressed to their families and communities. We also celebrated the culmination of the project with a dinner which was cooked by all in the community kitchen and shared with the audience.
The residency took place at Villa Daphnis and Chloe in Thermi, Lesvos.
Collaborating Organizations: PPLG, Oyoun Berlin, Perform Europe
Residency Organizers: Francesco Argenio Benaroio, Elena Boukouvala
Facilitators: Ahmad Baba, Dumama
Here a video: