SHIZEN'NA

Contemporary dance performance

MOJA KREACIJA Institute, Maribor, 20th Platform of Contemporary Dance

Premiere September 5, 2026, Great Hall, Maribor Puppet Theatre

The performance lasts 20 minutes without intermission.

Authors, choreographers, performers Rea Vogrin, Bor Prokofjev

Shizen'na means natural in Japanese—a state of being that is authentic, intuitive, and instinctive. The duet unfolds through improvisation, listening, and response, allowing movement to emerge in the present moment. Blending contemporary and urban dance with elements of theatricality, Shizen'na develops an organic movement language shaped by the dialogue between two bodies. The performers continuously negotiate the balance between individual expression and collective flow. The work embraces action that arises not from control or the pursuit of perfection, but from trust in the moment and instinct. Here, spontaneity is not accidental—it is a conscious presence from which movement emerges.

Rea Vogrin is a professional dancer, performer, and creator with a background in hip hop and contemporary dance. Her work is rooted in the exploration of the body and its capabilities, as well as a process of self-discovery through movement. Improvisation is one of her key expressive tools and forms the basis of her authentic artistic expression. As an author, she has created several original dance miniatures under the mentorship of Gašper Kunšek. Her works have been multiple award winners at national and international OPUS competitions and have been presented at various dance festivals. For the piece 84.000 vrat, she received the award for best concept, and for INSTINKT, the production award JSKD at OPUS. She is currently completing her degree at the Academy of Dance in Ljubljana while simultaneously developing and collaborating on various projects, performances, and stage works.

Bor Prokofjev - OBITO is a professional dancer and performer, music producer and a DJ, as well as video editor and a technician. He is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and performer. He effortlessly adapts to different movement styles and musical forms. His artistry is rooted in diversity and transformation and can blend styles with effortless fluidity. Prokofjev participated in theater productions, international artistic collaborations, made a solo debut, performed in street performances and competed in various dance battles. His work shows that movement is limitless and always evolving. Beyond dance, he is also well established in the underground music production world.