Bartłomiej Malarz attributes his inventive bent of thoughts to being an Aquarius: “Some people may not like what I say, but I really believe in that,” says the Bielsko-Biała-primarily based dancer and choreographer, who was in Bengaluru as a part of the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts’ Choreographic Residency programme supported by the Polish Institute, New Delhi. “Since I was a kid, I have felt the need to create,” he says. “I am 25 years old, and I have been creating for 25 years.”
His current stint in Bengaluru was no exception, with Bartłomiej having just lately created two works in collaboration with Attakkalari’s skilled dancers as a part of the residency. These dance compositions, “Points of Attraction” and “New Bio”, premiered on August 9 as a part of the lineup of Samarpanā, an occasion that showcased the modern motion artwork centre’s pedagogical and inventive initiatives.
“I am grateful to the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, especially Jayachandran, the director, for hosting me and giving me time, space and trust,” says Bartłomiej, who was actively concerned in the event of efficiency items with the Attakkalari Professional Development Programme, in addition to the Diploma in Movement Arts & Pedagogy, throughout his residency, which kicked off in July. “The evening was a celebration, and I was very happy to be a part of it.”
About the artist
Bielsko-Biała-primarily based dancer Bartłomiej Malarz
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Bartłomiej’s tryst with motion artwork started when he was round eight, when his dad and mom began enrolling him in numerous courses, together with artwork, theatre, and dance. “I stuck to dance thrice a week.” At round 15, he determined to pursue an expert profession, enrolling in the Ludomir Różycki National Ballet School in Bytom, the one boy in his class. “The ballet school in Poland starts at 10, so I was late, but I was prepared for that,” says Bartłomiej, stating that the years spent in this “top ballet academy” had been particular because of his wonderful lecturers.
After graduating from the National Ballet School, the place he was skilled in the Vaganova (Russian) type of ballet, Bartłomiej joined the Wrocław Opera Ballet in 2019; he additionally at present serves as its assistant ballet director. He spent 5 years dancing earlier than pivoting into choreography and instructing. “Thanks to that decision, I was able to visit Bengaluru and work with Attakkalari,” says Bartłomiej, who made his choreographic debut in 2016.
His early publicity to modern and trendy dance strategies, coupled together with his rigorous classical ballet coaching, signifies that his choreography type attracts on each these worlds. “I admire the beautiful lines of classical ballet positions and enjoy the fluidity of contemporary dance.” Bartłomiej is commonly impressed to make use of floorwork approach with designs developed in ballet. Since he additionally practices yoga, he enjoys incorporating strategies derived from this self-discipline, and it has a big influence on the best way he works with the physique. Bartłomiej’s work often pertains to nature. He strives to make sure that every bit, no matter type, is exclusive. “Each programme is a lesson for me, so I push myself not to repeat the same patterns, but try something new each time.”
Bengaluru calling
As a part of his residency, Bartłomiej created two items of labor
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In July, Bartłomiej, who can be a part of the Polish-Japanese venture, The Young Spirit of Dance, arrived in town as a part of the Attakkalari residency, which culminated in the Samarpanā showcase earlier this month. In the “chaotic aesthetic of Bengaluru”, what particularly shocked him, was “that in this big city full of everything, there was an Attakkalari centre and ballet studio where I could be calm and focus on my work.”
He contrasts this to the setting again house in Europe, the place every thing is so quick, environment friendly and scheduled, resulting in a relentless time crunch, and provides, “I think that was the best part of this residency because I could really work with my ideas and see what was good, what was bad, what direction we could take…”
His subsequent venture, again in Poland, is with the trainer and choreographer who taught him when Bartłomiej was a toddler, “Our paths crossed after 15 years,” he says, with a smile. “With this opportunity, I am going back to dancing.” He can be engaged on a brand new choreography for The Young Spirit of Dance, “a worldwide project, which connects Japan and Poland in the ballet education area,” says Bartłomiej, who plans to return to India a minimum of as soon as extra. “Bengaluru was a very good city for me because I am a vegetarian, and the city is just heaven for us. I had the best food of my life here in Bengaluru. Now I am waiting to also visit other cities, because I know they are beautiful.”
