Performance against domestic violence "Tishina" / Ivana Balabanova & Leonardo Huseini

In June, 2018, Beatrix has presented one of its biggest projects, the performance "Tishina" / "Silence" which was a piece of 60 minutest that presented domestic violence in its forms and manifestations. The idea for this performance was inspired by everyday stories of our lives and loved ones, all of which have had a huge impact in our growth and lives. With this performance we wanted to grow over our fears and doubts.

Creative Director:
Ivana Balabanova

Choreographers:
Ivana Balabanova
Leonardo Huseini

This is just one piece of the performance, where we see the duo between Ivana and Leonardo presenting a violent relationship between two people, it's impact and consequences.

How one is violent because of in-satisfaction.
How one becomes violent because of fear.

The performance took place at the Macedonian Opera and Balley - Skopje, Macedonia.

Huge thanks to people who supported and took part in the performance:
Stage Lighting - Vasko & Ivona
Camera - Marsben Production
Project Management - Ivana Balabanova and Ivona Popchevska

Music:
Ivan Petrovski - arrangement
Filip Dimishkovski - piano
Matej Petrov - lead vocal

Accapella vocals:
Julija Trajkovikj
Damijan Karanfilov Gulev
Emilija Koloska
Iskra Mickova
Maja Jankovska
Stefan Manasievich
Polina Taseva

Other dancers:
Bigger roles:
Stefani Pecalevska, Bojan Micev, Bojan Kiselicki, Ana Kovachka, Joana Poposka, Ana Stojmenovska, Ivan Chorbeski, Leona Bibanovska, Elena Stojkoska, Iva Bogoevska, Ana Marija Temelkovska, Sandra Najdanovska

Ensamble:
Iskra Mickovska, Dorina Filova, Daria Najdenovska, Dorotea Popova, Melani Moneva, Marija Savevska, Teodora Kovachka, Iva Georgieva, Kamelija Kostovska, Jana Lukrovska,

Other people who supported and helped in the process of creation:
Kristina Lelovac - professor of acting
Tina Vaskov - psychotherapist
MCCANN - Marketing Agency
Vancho Bogoev / MKC - help in organisation
Crisis Center "Hope"


Huge thanks to UNICEF, who have helped us spread this idea and share it with many people across Macedonia during two months of performances in 5 cities in our country.

Huge thanks to the Ministry of Labor and Social Politics for attending our event and supporting us for our work.