BORNA BABIĆ: Paperbridge Workshop 29.6.-3.7.2026.
At the Mediterranean Dance Center, choreographer, performer, and educator Borna Babić leads the Paperbridge Workshop. The workshop is based on the exploration of physical theatre and the relationship between intention, emotion, and movement through tools of contemporary dance, partnering, and physical performance.
The workshop is intended for professional dancers, performing arts students, performers, and anyone interested in physical theatre and authorial work through body and movement.
29 June – 3 July 2026 / every day 10:00 – 13:00
Mediterranean Dance Center, Svetvinčenat
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The Paper Bridge workshop is based on the exploration of physical theatre and the relationship between intention, emotion, and movement. Through various physical tasks and games, participants will be encouraged to further investigate their own individuality.
In order to expand our performativity and creativity, we will work through two approaches that are equally important within a creative process – physicality that evokes intention and emotion, and the ways thoughts and feelings can be transmitted through the body and movement. For this purpose, we will explore different tools and working methods.
The focus of the workshop will be on exploring different physical qualities and textures of movement and their application within partnering work. Through an open and playful environment, we will question our movement habits and develop sensitivity for detail and authenticity in physical expression.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER
Borna Babić is a freelance choreographer, performer, and educator based in Brussels, and co-founder of the dance company Paper Bridge, which he leads together with Eliana Stragapede. After graduating from Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, he began his professional career collaborating with Marina Mascarell and Club Guy & Roni. Since 2019, he has been a member of Ultima Vez / Wim Vandekeybus, performing in Die Bakchen, Traces, Hands do not touch your precious Me, and Scattered Memories.
As a choreographer, he created the dance film The End Does Not See for Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, which has been awarded and screened at festivals worldwide. In 2021, he created Okvir / The Frame for Zagreb Dance Company, and together with Eliana Stragapede created AMAE, awarded first prize at the Copenhagen International Choreography Competition, alongside production and partnership awards from Nederlands Dans Theater, Holstebro Dansekompagni, Codarts, and Dansateliers.
In 2025, Paper Bridge creates works for NDT2 and Bayerisches Staatsballett and premieres its first full-length performance AMAE NO KŌZŌ.
Alongside his choreographic and performance work, Borna regularly teaches workshops across Europe and beyond, focusing on partnering, the Paper Bridge vocabulary, and Ultima Vez repertoire. In 2022, he completed training as a certified Countertechnique teacher.
INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS
Workshop fee: 150 €
Package Sonja Pregrad + Borna Babić workshops: 250 €
The workshops are part of the ARTivacija educational programme, but can also be attended independently.
Special offer:
• two workshops + accommodation 28 June – 3 July = 450 €
• two workshops + accommodation 28 June – 6 July + entrance to programmes on 4 & 5 July = 750 €
Accommodation packages include accommodation in double and triple rooms.
Applications via form on the LINK.
The number of participants is limited.
Special package prices are valid until 15 June or until all places are filled.
More about Sonja Pregrad’s workshop on the LINK.