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Glorious Epic
Glorious Epic by Sofia Mavragani is a visceral dance performance exploring the tension between heroism and vulnerability. Through the dynamic relationship of two bodies and the interplay of conflict and harmony, the piece reimagines glory as the tender strength found in collectivity.
Dates and times
Saturday, October 4, 9:15pm to 9:45pm
Address
Port of Piraeus, Gate E8, Stage
Glorious Epic is a bold dance performance, exploring the tension between heroism and vulnerability. A poetic allegory that examines the decline of old heroes, symbolizing the transition from power to fragility.
At its core, two bodies grapple with their passions, desires, and thoughts, interacting dynamically to reveal the strength in collectivity. Movements flow between conflict and harmony, transforming personal struggle into moments of shared beauty.
The performance challenges conventional norms, hierarchies, and preconceptions about heroism, highlighting the delicate and epic beauty that exists in vulnerability, relationality, and the often overlooked details of life.
Glorious Epic celebrates the power and the transformative potential of collective presence on and off stage.
Concept / Choreography: Sofia Mavragani
Co-creation (original cast): Maria Bregianni & Efthimios Moschopoulos
Current Performance: Spyros Ntogas, Theano Ksidia
Original music / Performance: Thalia Ioannidou
Light design: Thodoris Michopoulos, Vangelis Mountrichas
Costumes: Chrysanthos Christodoulou
Dramaturgy: Ioanna Valsamidou
Artistic collaboration: Janis Rafailidou
Photos / Video: Yorgos Kyvernitis
Production: Fingersix / Athens
With the support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
Yorgos Kyvernitis
Sofia Mavragani is a choreographer and director whose work explores the intersections of body, voice, and socio-political context, with a strong emphasis on improvisation as both performance method and social inquiry. She founded IMPRoject, investigating how improvisational structures mirror models of social organization, and playforPLACE, staging playful performative interventions in 17 cities worldwide.
Her works have been presented at international festivals and venues including FIBA2023 (Buenos Aires), Athens Epidaurus Festival, National Theatre of Greece, Onassis Stegi, Documenta14, Festival Printemps de Sévelin (Lausanne), Kalamata International Dance Festival, and MIRfestival, as well as in unconventional spaces like strip clubs, nail studios, and taxis. Her practice consistently challenges conventional performance formats, opening choreography to broader audiences.
She also works as a movement director in theatre and film, and as a producer’s assistant in documentaries. She is a founding member of the international art network FINGERSIX and artistic director of FINGERSIX/Athens dance company.
Yorgos Kyvernitis
