Three Times Three #1

The monthly event “Three Times Three” brings together artists from the fields of contemporary dance and experimental music, with the aim of creating a common code of communication that applies for the duration of the meeting.

Three musicians meet three dancers each time. At the beginning of the evening, three random pairs are formed by drawing lots, and they improvise for 15 minutes. The evening closes with a 30-minute collective improvisation.

“Three Times Three” is curated by composer Spyros Polychronopoulos (Spyweirdos).

The first event of the season features Sofia Markaki (dance), Petrina Giannakou (dance), Natasa Gatsiou (dance), Simos Riniotis (drums), Fausto Sierakowski (saxophone), and Dimos Vryzas (violin).

🔷 Sofia Markaki is a dancer and dance teacher. She was born in Athens and studied at Horohronos . She specializes in contemporary dance and, in recent years, has been working as both a teacher and performer, taking part in performances and artistic projects in Athens. She has also attended workshops abroad, collaborating with international choreographers and companies, further enriching her artistic journey.

🔶 Dancer Petrina Giannakou works between Athens and Brussels. She participates in the international project “Lamenta” and presents solo performances. She has collaborated with important contemporary dance creators.

🔷 Natasa Gatsiou is a dancer and dance/Pilates instructor. She graduated from the Rallou Manou Dance School and has been teaching contemporary dance, ballet, and Pilates since 2009. She has collaborated with dance companies such as Exis Dance Company and Compagnie DK-BEL, and has participated in international festivals and workshops both in Greece and abroad. In recent years, she has been involved in European programs focusing on inclusion through dance and collaborates with organizations from France and other countries.

🔶 Simos Riniotis is a musician/improviser. Using drums and various small objects, he attempts to create soundscapes by exploring the boundaries of sound and genres. He has collaborated with important musicians and sound artists in Greece and abroad. His work has been presented at various institutions and festivals such as the National Theater, the Onassis Foundation, the Aarhus Jazz Festival, and others.

🔷 Fausto Sierakowski received a Diploma in Classical Saxophone from the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia and in 2012 obtained a Master’s Degree in Contemporary Improvisation from the New England Conservatory. During his stay in America and until his return to Europe in 2014, he performed and recorded with musicians such as Matt Moran, Anthony Coleman, Joe Morris, Matt Darriau, Satoshi Takeshi, Hayden Chisholm, and Axel Dörner. In 2016, he moved to Greece and since then has been participating in the musical ensembles of Evgenios Voulgaris and Yannis Dionysios, as well as in several bands, such as: the Fausto Sierakowski Trio (with Panagiotis Kaitatzis and Stratis Skourkeas) and People of the Wind (with Alexandros Rizopoulos and James Wylie).

🔶 Dimos Vryzas is a violinist, improviser, sound artist, and performer born in Thessaloniki. His work focuses on free improvisation and experimental music. His sound has been influenced by classical and traditional music, as well as rock, noise, and ambient. His current interests lie in exploring the sonic limits of the violin, experimenting with the contrast between acoustic and electronic sound, and searching for new modes of musical expression. Creating podcasts, soundscapes, working with noise, and composing music for film and theater are also at the core of his work.