Not a Crab, Not a Fish

Wild heart. Wild Slavic heart. Burning Slavic heart.

"Not a Crab, Not a Fish" is a dance piece that researches the notions of Eastern European identity, belonging, immigration, and representation in the United Kingdom. "Not a Crab, Not a Fish" has been produced by The Place London as part of the Choreodrome residency scheme for new dance work development.

Credits:

Choreography & Performance Stephanie Handjiiska

Costume Veronica Blagoeva

Music Georgi Atanassov

Director of Photography Benjamin Legget

Steadicam operator David Amah Junior

Photographer Tufael Kabiri

  • “Not a Crab, Not a Fish” is a powerful dance exploration of Eastern European identity, immigration, and belonging, where movement becomes a raw expression of the struggles and resilience of the Slavic heart in a foreign land.

    Pushkin House

  • ''This performance grips the audience with its raw, contemporary movement, evoking the intense emotional journey of identity and displacement that resonates long after the dance ends.''

    Dance Icons Magazine

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