Alex Vostokova

Date:

Mon 19 Feb 2024 - Fri 23 Feb 2024

Time:

10:00 - 18:00

Over the course of the week, Alex's primary objective is to utilize the available studio with a dual focus: Firstly, the allocated time and space in the studio will provide a crucial opportunity for deep reflection on the current composition of her work in progress “Logic of Wrong and Rehearsed Carelessness” allowing for a nuanced exploration of its elements and potential refinements, researching dreams, eastern european folklore, time play, improvisation and characters reflecting elements of solitude.

Following a number of textual explorations, IAlex would like to immerse herself in the physical space, translating textual personas into living, breathing embodiments through the medium of movement. This will involve engaging in various improvisation and composition exercises, deepening her understanding of characters and giving life to their intricate personalities.

Additionally, Alex would like to enrich and share her practice culminating in a workshop at the end of the period involving: a comprehensive physical warm-up to prepare the body thoroughly. Subsequently, participants will engage in continuous movement, facilitating the release of pent-up experiences and encouraging an open flow of expression. The method’s vision is for the body to develop as a source of endless vocabulary and for each participant to transform into an ongoing physical storyteller.

Learn more about Alex

Alex Vostokova works as a dancer, choreographer and movement director across live performance, improvisation and film. She is an emerging artist and over the past few years has been awarded from the Arts Council, DLR and Dance Ireland to further both creation and artistic development.

Vostokova began her training in ballet and contemporary dance in Izhevsk, Russia before coming to Ireland, where since 2017 she has been extensively involved with Dublin Youth Dance Company which facilitated her growth and development. She continued training across several dance hubs in Europe, most prominently in Berlin, engaging with hip hop, circus and physical theater practices.

Alex has performed in works by: Stereo 48, Liz Roche, John Scott, Simone O’Toole, Pan Pan Theatre, Dance2Connect Vostokova’s process involves finding intersections between her practices and often working with writing and text