Caryatids
Dance Performance and Introductory Lecture
Caryatids is a dance performance that explores the captive body and the possibility of liberation through movement. Inspired by the ancient Greek caryatids — female figures bearing architectural weight upon their heads — the work places four dancers on a contemporary “balcony.” On aerobic steps that transform from a static structure into a living, mobile instrument, they craft a new physical language that moves between fixation and release — a delicate yet persistent movement that refuses to remain a frozen image.
Before the performance, a short introductory lecture by Dr. Eliya Bartal will present the figure of the Caryatid and the ways in which it has come to signify weight, constraint, and the desire for freedom — from the ancient world to the present.
The evening invites audiences to reconnect with the body as a site of resilience, sensitivity, and creation — especially at a moment when the world around us constricts movement.
Reviews “A powerful work that examines the captive body in a charged encounter with the caryatids.” — Nira Perry, Salona
Sigal Armoza is a creator, choreographer, and dancer whose work operates at the intersection of body, identity, and socio political context. Her works have been presented at festivals and dance platforms in Israel and abroad. Armoza is a member of the Choreographers Association and leads artistic and academic initiatives focused on deepening the understanding of movement and advancing professional discourse in the field of dance. She holds an M.A. in Choreography and Composition and a B.A. in Dance from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, as well as additional degrees in political science, communication, and art. Armoza promotes gender equality through workshops, lectures, and collaborations with cultural and social organizations.
Dr. Eliya Bartal is an interdisciplinary art scholar and senior lecturer with over three decades of teaching at Bar-Ilan University and Bezalel Academy. A graduate of Bar-Ilan University, her work integrates philosophy, literature, and visual culture, offering clear and nuanced interpretations. Alongside her academic career, she has contributed to programs in leading museums and leads interdisciplinary guided tours across diverse exhibitions.
Creator and Choreographer: Sigal Armoza
Dancers: Jasmine Agme, Noga Bloom, Tom Inbar, Ofri Shaked
Interdisciplinary Arts Lecturer: Dr. Eliya Bartal
Curation and Soundtrack Editing: Shye Rahat
Dramaturgy: Aya Zaiger
Video and Editing: Ofir Ben Shimon, Aviad Fuchs
Photography: Dan Ben Ari, Natasha Shakhnes, Amit Armoza, David Kaplan
Acknowledgments: Suzanne Dellal Centre, The Choreographers Association, Kfar HaOranim, Amit Armoza, Dr. Eliya Bartal.
Premiered at the IntimaDance Festival 2025, under the artistic direction of Niv Sheinfeld & Oren Laor.
