dance, music, podcast, Q&A, Talks, traditional dance, women artists

The Feisty Women of Traditional Dance

The Feisty Women of Traditional Dance is a new two-part podcast series highlighting the role of women in traditional dance. Released on 8 March 2024 to mark International Women’s Day and celebrate Women’s History Month as part of Pomegranates Festival 2024 – Scotland’s annual festival of international traditional dance. The first part features author and dancer Dr Pat Ballantyne; and Royal Scottish Country Dance Society … Continue reading The Feisty Women of Traditional Dance

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Commission, dance, drama, Festivals, poetry, traditional dance, women artists

Elegies

Elegies is the first dance adaptation for the screen and stage of Hamish Henderson’s series of poems Elegies for the Dead in Cyrenaica, specifically curated to premiere as part of the 34th edition of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival at Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre on 11 November 2023 and available to tour thereafter. PROGRAMME NOTES PRESS PACK Curators and producers: Jim Mackintosh, Iliyana Nedkova and … Continue reading Elegies

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contemporary art, Exhibition, performance art, Talks, women artists

The Same Subject Continued

The Same Subject Continued is the first UK survey exhibition by acclaimed Edinburgh-based, Estonian queer feminist artist and activist Mare Tralla. Curated by Iliyana Nedkova, the exhibition features 25 of Tralla’s performative works spanning more than 20 years, including videos, installations, photography and paintings. At the heart of her performances and actions is the protest to protect human rights and fight patriarchal power often through … Continue reading The Same Subject Continued

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Exhibitions, Publications, Talks

Mare Tralla

Having discovered the work of the UK-based Estonian artist, designer and activist Mare Tralla in 1996, it has been my curatorial privilege ever since to continue to explore, commission, present and champion Mare’s work through a series of residencies, exhibitions, festivals, publications, essays, interviews, features and talks. Iliyana Nedkova Currently, I am curating Mare Tralla‘s first UK survey exhibition at the artist-run space Edinburgh Palette … Continue reading Mare Tralla

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contemporary art, dance, drama, Festivals, music, Residencies, Talks

Thistles and Sunflowers

Nectar for insects, seeds for birds and symbols for nations, Thistles and Sunflowers is a spotlight on stories and artists from Scotland and Bulgaria. Established in 2022, Thistles and Sunflowers is a festival platform co-curated by Iliyana Nedkova and Daniela Dimova-Yaneva Thistles and Sunflowers at a glance: linktr.ee/thistlesandsunflowers Thistles and Sunflowers 2023 Experience an exclusive late-night extravavaganza of Celtic and Balkan music and dance as … Continue reading Thistles and Sunflowers

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dance, Festivals, music, poetry, Storytelling, Talks, traditional dance, women artists

Trad Dance Cast

Trad Dance Cast is a brand new podcast about traditional dance artists, ideas and trends from across Scotland and beyond. Produced by Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland, Trad Dance Cast is curated by Iliyana Nedkova and Wendy Timmons. It is hosted by Eleanor Sinclair, a trad dance artist, instructor and climate activist.  EPISODE NOTES Continue reading Trad Dance Cast

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Pomegranates

Sowing the seeds of international traditional dance in Scotland at springtime Pomegranates festival 25 March-1 May 2023 featuring nearly 60 artists from across the world delivering workshops, shows, talks, tours and films an inititaive of Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland established in 2022 as part of Edinburgh Tradfest curated by Iliyana Nedkova, Wendy Timmons and Eleanor Sinclair For all festival details and Duets – the … Continue reading Pomegranates

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Commission, dance, Festivals, Residencies

Dance Fusion

Thistles and Sunflowers Dance Fusion – one of the highlights of the inaugural Thistles and Sunflowers festival, which premiered as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 returned to the stage on 28 April 2023 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of Pomegranates festival of international traditional dance. Choreographed and performed by the trad dance duo Ariana Stoyanova and Alexis Street, supported by dancers … Continue reading Dance Fusion

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contemporary art, Exhibition, Festivals, poetry

Poetry Trail

Thistles and Sunflowers Poetry Trail The Thistles and Sunflowers Poetry Trail launched on 30 June 2022 as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 and Thistles and Sunflowers 2022 festival – a spotlight on artists and stories from the lands of thistles and sunflowers, i.e. Scotland and Bulgaria curated by Iliyana Nedkova and Daniela Dimova-Yaneva. It was extended until 11 April 2023 free and open … Continue reading Poetry Trail

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contemporary art, dance, Exhibition, Festivals, performance art, Residencies, traditional dance

Duets

Duets is the first solo exhibition in Scotland by Gabriel Schmitz. Curated specifically for the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, it runs 26 March – 1 May 2023 and features 20 new dance and drawing duets on canvas, paper and screen. Free and open daily 10am-6pm or late on show nights. Plan your visit now Duets is an integral part of Pomegranates – the springtime … Continue reading Duets

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