MICHAŁ RATAJSKI
Michał Ratajski – teacher, dancer, perfomer, peaceful warrior.
For 27 years, a constant researcher, practitioner, seeker in the field of movement, martial arts, dance and theater. He develops his knowledge through constantly fueled curiosity - the greatest driving force behind his actions.
Founder and Artistic Director of the International Contact Improvisation Festival – FRU and the KIJO Dance Theater, co-founder of the Contact Improvisation Academy – AKI. Lecturer at the Academy of Music in Łódź (Institute of Choreography and Dance Techniques), curator of the AOIA Dance Stage, member of the Program Council – Touch the Theater, creator of the author`s method I_GO_SYSTEM (Movement Practise Philosophy). Winner of several awards. He is associated with the city of Łódź on a daily basis. By creating the stage movement, he collaborates with theaters in Poland.
Scholarship holder of the Alternative Academy of Dance in Poznań. Recipient of a creative scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Participant of the international teacher exchange: contact improvisation - "ECITE" and performers - "100 DANCERS". An active participant and teacher of numerous international training courses and festivals (Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Israel, Ukraine, Croatia, Denmark, Moldova, Italy, Iceland, Spain, Thailand). He adheres to the principle that: a good teacher is the one who does not cease to be a student. Currently a student of the Chow Gar Kung Fu school in Łódź.
Choreographer, director, actor, dancer in many performative activities, performances, video dance realizations, producer, passionate.