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  1. Jana Jacuka is a choreographer and performer from Latvia who, through sharing her own intimate experiences, manages to illuminate human relationship-issues that are acutely relevant within society.

    Graduated contemporary dance art bachelor programme at Academy of Culture (2018)  she is now actively working in performance art and theater field, creating works as well as collaborating with other artists and working as movement director in Latvian theaters. 

    Awards:

    DISTANCE BETWEEN US  won 'Performance of the year 2021-2022' award at National Dance awards

    SMILGIS won 'Grand PRIX 2021' award at National Theater awards

    National Dance Awards nominations (2021-2022):

    Choreographer of the year

    Performer of the year 

    Best performance of the year for her work DISTANCE BETWEEN US

    National Dance Awards nominations (2018-2020):

    Choreographer of the year

    Performer of the year 

    Best performance of the year for her work ROUTINE OF FEAR

    National Theater Awards nomination: 

    Choreographer of the year 2019' nomination for movement directing in MUMU

    Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.