German support for Ukrainian dancers
The non-profit organisation, Praetorian, together with Tobias Ehinger, Executive Director of the Dortmund Theatre, are setting up a support system in Germany for Ukrainian dancers who have had to leave Ukraine.
Currently, there are ten places at the Dortmund Theatre where Ukrainian dancers can train, and the city of Dortmund will take care of their housing and living expenses.
Praetorian, founded by the dancer István Simon, is contacting other cities and theatres to expand the reach of the initiative and therefore support more people.
The Dortmund Theatre is also welcoming musicians, singers, and writers.
Praetorian’s website has more information.
The organisation can be reached in the following ways:
Hotline (in English) +491743532469 Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00 and 16:30-18:00 CET
Viber: +491743532469
WhatsApp: +491743532469
Skype: Praetorian Projects / info@praetorianprojects.com
Instagram: @praetorian_health
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/100057214129393
Graham Spicer, aka ‘Gramilano’, is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the Danza in Italia column for Dancing Times magazine. Graham was the historical advisor on Codice Carla, the 2023 documentary on Italian ballerina Carla Fracci.
Graham also works as a dance photographer, and his photos have appeared in many books, theatre programmes, and magazines, including Dancing Times, Dance Spirit and Ballet2000, as well as all the major Italian newspapers.
He is a member of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle.
