DAR (Dance Academy Russia) and Laura Aris: A Collaborative Partnership

Since 2014, DAR and I have fostered a strong and evolving collaboration.
While I have never designed their programs, I have contributed to expanding their network and engaging in ongoing conversations about improving collaborations and supporting the growth of the dance community in St. Petersburg. In 2017, DAR co-produced the video dance Cualquier Mañana, filmed entirely in the city, further strengthening our partnership. Unfortunately, with the onset of the war, we had to cancel both my planned workshop and the scheduled performance of my solo piece, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie. Despite these challenges, our commitment to artistic exchange and collaboration remains strong.

About DAR

Dance Academy Russia (DAR), based in St. Petersburg, is a prominent educational center offering high-quality dance education and creation opportunities both in Russia and internationally, including through online courses. DAR organizes the international project DASS, fostering connections with communities, institutions, companies, and festivals in the fields of dance and theater arts abroad. DAR also hosts Festival DAR in Russia, facilitating exchanges in pedagogy, performance, and stage experience between Russian dancers and international teachers and choreographers.

Learn more about them at danceacademyrussia.com