Zornitsa Stoyanova Discusses Performance Practice and Participation in Sofia's Etud and Friends Festival
Zornitsa Stoyanova, who goes by Here[begin] Dance, is a performance artist bridging the gap between the U.S. and Bulgaria. She lives in Philadelphia and creates impressive props for her live performances. Her artistic approach fuses choreography, performance art, music, and shadow play into a unique blend. This summer, she participated in Etud and Friends, a festival celebrating dance and performance in Sofia. This festival is part of a larger initiative to connect local talents with international artists across various disciplines. Bulgaria hosts numerous dance events, and Etud and Friends is a great representation of this lively cultural landscape.
Key facts
- Zornitsa Stoyanova is a performance artist.
- She works under the name Here[begin] Dance.
- Her practice is based between the United States and Bulgaria.
- She is currently based in Philadelphia.
- She creates large-scale props in front of her audience.
- Her work blends choreography, performance, song, and shadow play.
- She participated in the Etud and Friends festival in Sofia this summer.
- Etud and Friends is a dance and performance festival.
Entities
Artists
- Zornitsa Stoyanova
- Margarita Delcheva
Institutions
- ARTMargins Online
- Etud and Friends
Locations
- United States
- Bulgaria
- Philadelphia
- Sofia