From August 4 to 15, 2025, Anna Kosenko, a third-year student of the Choreography educational and professional program at the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Variety and Circus Arts, completed studies at the London Contemporary Dance School International Summer School in London, United Kingdom.
Her participation in the program became possible thanks to winning the international UAx Abakanowicz Fellowship Programme for the 2024–2025 academic year, which provides financial support for students from Ukraine, as well as mentorship and opportunities to реализувати творчі проєкти. One of these projects was Anna’s participation in the LCDS summer school.
The study program of the school covered a wide range of contemporary dance techniques, theatrical practices, and improvisation. Over the two weeks, Anna had the opportunity to work with leading British choreographers and teachers, including:
Anna Helsby, Baptiste Bourgougnon, Jreena Green, Jane Chan, Manuela Albrecht, Jeannie Steele, Lewis Wilkins, Amarnah Amuludun, Anna Finkel, Megan Griffiths, Becca Dodd, Noor Darwish, Sara Rowlands, Jon Rodd, Ponciano Almeida, Jo Cork, Kate Rogan, Samantha Haynes and Sasha Roubicek.
Participation in the international program became an important stage in Anna’s professional development, allowing her to deepen her knowledge of different contemporary dance techniques, become familiar with the cultural specifics of global dance traditions, and expand her own creative toolkit.
The Kyiv Municipal Academy of Variety and Circus Arts and the Department of Choreography support the individual development paths of their students and their participation in international educational initiatives, contributing to the formation of highly qualified professionals open to creative experimentation, innovation, and global artistic dialogue.
