ALL IS ONE
Minoan Palace of Zakros, Crete, Greece
“For the Minoan artist, all beings and things move perpetually in the same direction, but just like the celestial bodies, the seasons, and life itself, they return to the same place without stopping or disappearing. This movement forms a perfect circle, the only shape that has no beginning or end.”
Lefteris Platon, Professor of Archeology.
The Perfect Circle
The choreography and direction of Apostolia Papadamaki, embodied the concept of the perfect circle—a shape with neither beginning nor end. Through seamless movement, rhythm, and ritualistic gestures, “All Is One” captured the essence of eternal flow and interconnectedness, inviting participants to become part of this timeless cycle, uniting past and present in a dance of unending return and renewal.
An amazing artistic team contributed to making All Is One a memorable performance, with an original music score by Trifon Koutsourelis, bringing together live on stage the singer/vocalist Maria Papageorgiou and the acclaimed actor Akylas Karazisis.
Costumes by Ifigeneia Daudakand the art direction in lighting/photography of Areion Stefanidis, turned the archeological site of Zakros into a living mythical space, while the participation of local children and adults made the myths of the past more present than ever.
Supporting Organisations & Sponsors
The performance was part of the program All Of Greece One Culture 2021 / Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports, in co-production with the Region of Crete and it was the opening show of the Festival of Crete 2021, in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lasithi.
Premiere: 24/07/2021
All Is One
Director / Choreographer
Apostolia Papadamaki
Original music score
Trifon Koutsourelis
Costume designer
Ifigeneia Daudaki
Texts
Akyllas Karazisis, Apostolia Papadamaki
Scientific collaborator
Lefteris Platon, Prehistoric Archaeology, Minoan Archaeology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Credits
On Stage
Actor: Akyllas Karazisis
Singer / Vocalist: Maria Papageorgiou
Dancers/ Performers: Plotinos Eliadis, Konstantina Liontou, Antonis Strouzas, Maria Papakonstantinou, Evita Tsakalaki, Roula Samiotaki, Apostolia Papadamaki
Children Volunteers / Performers from the local schools, ages 7-15 years old: Eleni Ailamaki, Konstantinos Vdokakis, Myrto Vdokaki, Eva Michelaki, Anais Belliot, Amalia Belliot, Konstantina Neroulidi, Anna Semertzaki, Ioanna-Maria Savvidaki, Anastasia Plati
Women volunteers / Hostesses:
From Athens - Katerina Agorogiani, Nefeli Themeli
From Heraklion Crete / Dominikos Theotokopoulos Book Association - Agathi Michou, Zambia Lazanaki, Emanuela Perysinaki, Vana Mironaki
From Zakros Crete - Nausika Daskalaki, Sarah Jasschke, Mara Stratigi, Maria Ellinikaki, Niki Semertzaki, Antonia Savvidaki, Sophia Savvidaki
Assistant Choreographer: Konstantina Liontou
Art Director / Web & Graphic Designer: Areion Stefanidis
Official Photographers: Michalis Poulas, Venetia Economaki
Official Cinematographers: Areion Stefanidis, Nikos & Giorgos Chatzidakis
Ancient Greek Language Tutoring: Eleni Koulizaki
Special thanks to Dr. Anastasia Gadolou, Head of the Department of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Ministry of Culture, and Ms. Joanna Giannari, responsible for the design, coordination, and curation of the "Festival of Crete. We are also deeply grateful to "Sikinnis Dance School / Kostis Tsakirellis, and all the people of the local community of Zakros, Crete.