Choreographer & performer — body, voice, masks — seeking creative residency – Performing arts

Creation date : 23/04/2026
Modification date : 23/04/2026
  • Location: Drozdov, Czech Republic
Choreographer & performer — body, voice, masks — seeking creative residency – Performing arts

Kateřina Eva Lanči is a Czech choreographer, performer and vocalist with over 20 years
of international experience (Czech Republic, Mexico, Qatar, Europe). Founder of
Loco:Motion Company and artistic director of Stodola Drozdov Residency Centre
(South Bohemia, CZ).

Her practice moves along the axis of body–voice–masks: rooted in somatic work,
Contact Improvisation and ritual performance. Currently developing new research
into mask theatre, and touring a duet with choreographer Radim Klásek (Czech
National Theatre, Duncan Centre Prague).

She plays ukulele, composes original songs, and leads workshops that open the
dialogue between movement and voice — for trained dancers and curious non-dancers alike.

Propositions artistiques en échange de la résidence (oeuvres, cours, ateliers, dîner, concert...) : In exchange for the residency, I offer one or several of the following — tailored to what suits the host: - Intimate concert: ukulele + voice — original songs, folk melodies, vocal improvisation - Body/voice workshop: a participatory session exploring movement and sound together — open to anyone, no dance experience required - Performance showing: a live excerpt from current choreographic work (solo or duet with choreographer Radim Klásek) - Open rehearsal or artist talk about somatic practice and creative process I am happy to discuss what would feel most meaningful for the host.
Description environment are you looking for ( nature, urban, other…) : I am drawn to spaces with character and human warmth — urban apartments, studios, workshops, boats, gardens, old buildings, unconventional spaces that inspire creative dialogue. Nature is welcome too. For the immediate project (Paris, late April – early May), I am looking for an urban environment — ideally with a room large enough for movement, or access to an outdoor space. What matters most is a genuine human connection and a place where art can breathe.
Describe your projects for a residence : Two interconnected projects are currently in development: 1. MASK THEATRE RESEARCH — a new solo piece exploring the relationship between the masked and unmasked face, between silence and body as primary language. This is an early research phase: I need space to explore, fail quietly, and discover. 2. BOŽSKÉ BYTOSTI (Divine Beings) — a choreographic piece examining the sacred feminine, ritual, and the body as a site of mythology. In development with Loco:Motion Company. Both projects benefit from stillness, focused work time, and the inspiration that comes from an unfamiliar environment and genuine encounter with a host.
Personal website : https://katerinaevalanci.com
Professional website : https://locomotioncompany.cz
Description of the type of workspace needed (office, studio, rehearsal space…) : A room or studio with at least 4 × 5 metres of clear floor space — wooden or sprung floor preferred, but not required. Good natural light is a plus. It does not need to be a professional studio: a large living room, barn, warehouse, or loft works perfectly well. A piano or other instruments would be a welcome bonus.