About Kinesis Dance

Kinesis Dance soma theatro is a Vancouver-based company that explores the human condition through dance and physical theatre. Under the direction of Greek-Canadian choreographer Paras Terezakis, the company creates highly visual and emotional original works which combine live performance with multimedia, text, design and original music composition. Kinesis Dance soma theatro's aim is to promote the art of contemporary dance through workshops and performance both in Canada and internationally.

The work is strongly influenced by two identities; Terezakis' contemporary Canadian experience and his Greek heritage. The passion of Mediterranean culture, the contrasts and contradictions of North American sensibilities and the tensions which differentiate and at the same time unite the cultures of East and West all play a dynamic roll in his process. Terezakis' creative motivation often explores the application of ancient myth and archetypes to our contemporary lives.

The physicality of Terezakis' choreography uses the volume and gravity of the body as it moves through space while it explores notions of sexuality, violence, isolation, survival, beauty and passion.

Terezakis' creative process demonstrates a unique urgency as he challenges his cast and creative team to explore their emotional depths using dramatic techniques to get to the root of an idea. The structure of the dance can be described as physical poetic theatre. The movement explores the contrast between the excitement of velocity and energy and the simple beauty of stillness.

“…the Greek-born choreographer sets a human impulse and watches its effects on different people…truly memorable. Terezakis makes much of his Greek heritage, employing techniques of classical Greek theatre and the raspy, urgent qualities of Greek music. He is one of a handful of Canadian choreographers invited to compete for the Seine-Saint-Denis Festival. Café Nocturne confirms the honour is well deserved.”
– The Vancouver Sun

“The choreography is original, intense, violent yet tender, and intrusive.”
- Kathemerini Newspaper, Athens

Kinesis Dance Board Members

Paul MacNeill – President
Lyle Brown – Treasurer
Denis Blais – Secretary

Directors:
Diane Kusy-Schroeder
Linda Blankstein
Gerry Podersky-Cannon