About
To look for the meaning of Low Air, one has to search somewhere between the constant paradox (as if the Air could ever be Low) and the ever-existing thirst for experiencing and under-standing reality (as if there is never enough of Air). The first reference point is forcing us to live through the discrepancies, question the norms and ways of thinking; the second one insists on always feeling the urge to create, it ignites the constant search for meaning and at the same time it is a reminder that we all are merely small pieces of the never-ending quest for creativity.
COMPANY
After presenting the first dance piece intended for the professional theatre stage - the urban dance performance “Feel-Link” in 2011, the duo felt the urge to continue the path of professional creation. Vilnius dance theatre Low Air is the first independent urban dance company in Lithuania which since 2012 has the official Theatre status according to the national laws. The creative team of the company – is well known Lithuanian dancers and choreographers who accelerates the new forms of expanded urban dances in the country – hip-hop, house, vogue, waacking and etc.
Whilst experimenting and combining different dance styles and movement forms, choosing themes for the performances, curating and educating young dancers on stage, Low Air both develops and gathers a professional community around it, by building interdisciplinary bridges implements audience development strategies.
Stormed in a professional Lithuanian theatre stage with the performances, which combines contemporary and urban dance, expanding it with physical theatre, performance and live music – it established their name among art professionals and public. “Low Air” has been awarded or nominated for the highest Lithuanian theatre awards number of times. Three times, in 2013, 2017 and 2022, awarded with the Golden Stage Cross Award (the best Dance Performances of the Year), awarded the Boris Dauguvietis Earring for both the successful research and development of a new stage forms connecting urban dance and theatre and for the pedagogical work which changes a face of Lithuanian contemporary dance, the Prize of the Lithuanian Contemporary Dance Association, the National award honoured by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. Having received the attention of foreign critics and professionals on tours Low Air dance company in 2017 received the title of Vilnius City Dance Theatre. This gave an even greater responsibility to make Vilnius and Lithuania famous in the world.
More than 40% of the theatre's performances are shown abroad. The company has represented Lithuanian dance culture at various international festivals and culture fairs such as Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Internationale “tanzmesse nrw”, Dance International Glasgow and etc. The work of the company has been presented at Tramway Centre (Glasgow, UK), the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre (Tel Aviv, Israel). The Company has toured in France, USA, Germany, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, Sweden, Iceland, Israel, UK (with the performance “Feel-Link”), United Kingdom, Greenland (with the performance “Home Trip”), Italy, Israel, Germany, China, Austria, Bulgaria, Ukraine (with the performances “Game Over”, “Feel-Link”, “The Rite of Spring” and “Rainbow”), Georgia (with the performances “Game Over” and “Feel-Link”), S. Korea (2021) (with the performances “Game Over”). PERFORMANCES
VALUES
Values
- Respect
- Liability
- Professionalism
- Creativity
- Sustainability
Goals
Increasing the number of people engaged in dance.
Improving knowledge of dance and its benefits to everyone's mind, body and soul.
Increasing recognition, appreciation and visibility of dance throughout Lithuania.
Vision
Supported by our belief that dance can inspire and foster a fairer and more humane life, Low Air will strengthen the power of dance to inform, educate and inspire a society where endless creativity lies.
Mission
Raise awareness of Lithuanian expanded urban dance through the creation and empowerment of cultural communities, producing dance performances, providing learning opportunities in a positive and safe environment and various social programs accessible to everyone, regardless of their race, nationality, identity or other beliefs.
Strategy
Actively promote the art of dance, producing professional dance performance, offering professional dance education programs, organising highly recognised cultural events, impacting social changes through the art raising Lithuanian cultural awareness nationally and internationally, regardless of the race, nationality, identity or other beliefs. EDUCATION
Priorities
One of the main priorities of the organisation is to support the potential of dance artists and creators in the field, their employment and employment opportunities by curating and managing whilst introducing themselves to a wide audience, thus ensuring the development of the audience. Address the physical and financial accessibility and quality of the cultural services, which contribute to the increase of cultural exclusion in the country and hinder citizens from gaining equal opportunities to live a rich cultural life. PROJECTS
Awards
Nominated for the Golden Stage Cross award (Best Debut of the Year, performance „Vyrsmas“, 2022)
Awarded with The Golden Stage Cross Award (Best Dance Piece of the Year for Youth and Children, performance „Me two / Savoj Krūvoj”, 2021)
Nominated for The Golden Stage Cross award (Best Soundtrack, performance „Me two / Savoj Krūvoj”, 2021)
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania Award for Young Creators, 2017
Awarded with Borisas Dauguvietis Earring for both the successful research and development of a new stage forms connecting urban dance and theatre and for the pedagogical work which changes a face of Lithuanian contemporary dance (2016)
Awarded with The Golden Stage Cross Award (Best Dance Piece of the Year, performance „Game Over”, 2016)
Nominated for The Golden Stage Cross award (Best Light Designer and Video artist, „The Rite of Spring”, 2016)
Nominated for the Golden Stage Cross award (Best Dancer of the Year: Low Air performances „Game Over”, „The Rite of Spring” and the Lithuanian National Drama Theater performance „Little Red Riding Hood”, 2016)
Awarded by Lithuanian contemporary dance association (Best Choreographic work, performance „Game Over”, 2016)
Awarded with Golden Stage Cross award (Best Choreography of the Year, performance „Home Trip”, 2013)
Special award by the International Festival of Modern Choreography panel of experts (Performance „Feel-Link“ Vitebsk, Belarus, 2012)
Nominated for the Golden Stage Cross award (Best Debut of the Year, performance „Feel-Link“, 2011)
Founders of Low Air
Through the consistent work and efforts of Airida Gudaitė and Laurynas Žakevičius, the founders of LOW AIR and one of the most successful performing arts organizations in Lithuania, urban dance is included in almost all artistic higher and professional education programs, thus filling a very important information and skills gap for future dance professionals.
Performers at Low Air dance company
Airida Gudaitė
All productionLaurynas Žakevičius
All productionGediminas Rimeika
The Meet(ing)Laura Budreckytė
The Meet(ing)Vytis Nivinskas
The Meet(ing)Žygimantas Bačkus
The Meet(ing)Linas Ivanauskas
The Meet(ing)Adas Gecevičius
Game OverAgnietė Lisičkinaitė
The Rite of SpringSigita Juraškaitė
The Rite of SpringLukas Karvelis
The Rite of SpringMarius Eidrigevičius
The Rite of SpringBrigida Gruodytė
The Rite of SpringRaidas Petrauskas
The Rite of SpringLarisa Kalpokaitė
Home TripJonas Braškys
Home TripJustas Butrimavičius
Home TripTeachers at Low Air dance school 2020/2021
Ema
Teacher Contemporary Ema Senkuvienė – jaunosios kartos šokėja, kūrėja ir mokytoja. Vaikystėje augusi ir tobulėjusi kaip dailiojo čiuožimo atstovė, vėliau atrado save […] MoreGreta
Teacher Hip-Hop Greta Snitkutė – šokio mokytoja, atlikėja. Šokti pradėjusi prieš 9 metus Low Air šokio mokykloje, išbandė įvairius gatvės šokių stilius, […] MoreJuozas
Teacher Contemporary Juozas Veiverys – šiuolaikinio šokio mokytojas, šokio atlikėjas, studentas. 2018 m., būdamas dar moksleivis, pradėjo lankyti šokio užsiėmimus Kauno šokio […] MoreVaiva
Teacher Contemporary Ballet Contemporary Vaiva Paukštė – šokio mokytoja, pradedanti choreografė ir profesionali šokio atlikėja. Paauglystės metais įsitraukusi į urbanistinio šokio lauką, per kelis […] MoreElmyra
Teacher Contemporary Elmyra Ragimova – šiuolaikinio šokio mokytoja, profesionali šokio atlikėja. Nuo mažens šokusi mokyklos šokių kolektyve, šiuolaikinį šokį atrado vyresnėse klasėse, […] MoreNikita
Teacher Hip-Hop Nikita Ustinov, kitaip – Mikita, šokėjas ir mokytojas, šokantis gatvės šokių stilius. Šokti pradėjęs dar 2008 metais, šiuo metu daugiausia […] MoreAura
Teacher Waacking Aura Šriubšaitė – šokio mokytoja, šokio atlikėja bei studentė. Savo šokio kelią prieš 10 metų pradėjo Low Air šokio mokykloje. […] MoreRukus
Teacher Breaking Rokas Šaltenis, Lietuvos bei tarptautinėje breiko scenoje geriau žinomas kaip Rukus, pradėjo šokti 2000-aisiais metais. Nuo to laiko Rokui teko […] MoreLow Air team behind the curtain
Laurynas Žakevičius
CEO, producer, choreographerAirida Gudaitė
Artistic director, choreographerGabrielė Kundrotaitė
Manager, communication coordinatorGreta Snitkutė
AdminCOMPANY INFO AND CONTACTS
VšĮ Urbanistinio Šokio Teatras „Low Air“
Company code: 302888894
IBAN: LT92 7044 0600 0793 4788
Bank name: AB Seb bankas
info@lowair.lt
Phone.: +37068430191
director Laurynas Žakevičius
Address for correspondence:
Verkių g. 121A, LT-08405 Vilnius, Lietuva
Address of the Low Air dance school:
Gedimino av. 2A (III floor), LT-01103 Vilnius, Lietuva
Phones for inquiries:
- professional theatre productions, touring, projects, residencies, collaborations:
+37068430191 Laurynas Žakevičius (I-IV 9.00 - 20.00)
- dance education-related questions:
+37065667883 Greta Snitkutė, front desk at the dance school (I-IV 15.00 - 21.00)
+37065832925 Airida Gudaitė, artistic director, teacher (I-V 9.00 - 20.00)
+37068430191 Laurynas Žakevičius, director, teacher (I-IV 9.00 - 20.00)