Artist
Linda Kapetanea (GR)
Linda Kapetanea is a founding member of RootlessRoot.
Kapetanea graduated from the State School of Dance in Athens, Greece, winning a State scholarship to continue her studies in New York, where she was collaborating with the choreographer Irene Hultman.
As performer Linda has worked internationally with various dance companies including Ηοreftes and Sine Qua Non in Greece. From 2002-2006 she worked with Wim Vandekeybus’ Ultima Vez, creating and performing stage productions of Blush, Sonic Boom and Pure, as well as in the film productions of Blush and Here After.
In 2006 she and Jozef Frucek formed RootlessRoot as a vehicle for their own productions, research and teaching.
Together they are developing the research program of Fighting Μonkey - an applied methodology of martial arts in the education of dancers, actors and movement practitioners. They regularly give workshops at international festivals and in vocational schools.
Since 2006 she is staff teacher in State School of Dance in Athens.
Photo: Linda Kapetanea © Lila Sotoriou