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“Mystical imagery; dark atmosphere; Greek tradition deconstructed and linked with the present. Danae & Dionysios carry the emotionally charged “last dance” onto the stage, conveying the movement towards the brink of the abyss”. “Free At Last : Rerooted” for the @athensepidaurusfestival 💃🏻 @ioulia.zach @iro.irini @dafinantoniadou @emm_pech @natalia.baka @danae_de_halvas 🎵 @constantine_skourlis 🎻 @konstantinos_chinis 🎤 @mairamilolidaki 💡 @vangelis_mountrichas @lampros.papoulias 🧵 @begrims 🪡 @loomigans 🎥 @cumana_dance “Free At Last” was originally produced by @theaterrotterdam thanks to the XL Production Award of @ridcc_ and toured with @scapinoballetrotterdam around The Netherlands. It was later restaged with an extended new cast, for @athensepidaurusfestival Original cast : @paulinedelaet @llliviapetilllo @ioulia.zach @scapinoballetrotterdam cast : @mayaroest @kimvanderput @daphne_v_d @dalmadoman @valentinamessieri @minaminosunaa @soleil_de_jager
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At Begrims Studio, we cultivate an ethos deeply rooted in the eternal rhythms of nature, breathing life into precious garments and textile pieces. Here, every creation blossoms slowly, resonating with harmony, the unparalleled beauty of Greece, and deep respect for the artisans with whom I collaborate to bring each piece to life. Time is an essential element in this process—allowing my creations to take shape organically, from thread to loom, from loom to garment, and finally, adorned with hand-embellished or appliqué details, and so much more. My journey intertwines seamlessly with the spirit of my ancestors, paying homage to my Greek heritage and safeguarding its cherished traditions. Through the authentic connections I have built with local artisans mostly across the Cyclades, I strive to honor their mastery, learn from them, and illuminate their extraordinary artistry with my creative approach. Women give birth, they create, and they persevere. Working alongside women artisans—who, despite challenges, carry forward the techniques passed down by their mothers and grandmothers, making them invaluable contributors to Greece’s cultural heritage—fills me with hope and purpose. It fuels my passion to continue, to carve a path in what I feel I am meant to do. The road is not easy, but with time, love, authenticity, and respect, I believe it can be extraordinary. Begrims Studio is a labor of love, where the threads of past, present, and future weave together. It stands as a testament to artistry, culture, and collaboration—for me, it is a brand where nostalgia meets modernity, and the soul of contemporary romantics is forever embraced. With Love 🩵 Danae Grimopoulou Photos 2/3/4/7/8/9 by @alegi__ Photo 5 by @gikos_ Photo 6 by me Beautiful song by @lubiana_k #begrims #contemporaryromantics #ethicalbrand #greekheritage #greekculture #greekcraftsmanship #womenartisans #greekwomen #slowfashion #fashionwithpurpose #handcraftedclothes #artisanalmade #artisanalluxury #limitededition #madeinngreece #madeincyclades #roots #greekroots #preservation #respectthewomen #womenspower
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“Only the upper bodies are exposed as if floating down. A beautiful image. Greek lament sounds. Breathtaking. A dance follows, a dance of freedom. In another mystical world”. A beautiful review of Mappeler Courant for “Free At Last” when it was performed by the unique cast of @scapinoballetrotterdam , during its tour around The Netherlands. Amazing memories that we will always cherish and will be grateful for ! Everything happened thanks to @ridcc_ and the two superhumans called @mayaroest and @mischavanleeuwen ! “Free At Last” commission for @scapinoballetrotterdam Performers : @valentinamessieri @mayaroest @minaminosunaa @daphne_v_d @dalmadoman @soleil_de_jager @kimvanderput @fadennyo Original music score : @constantine_skourlis Cello : @konstantinos_chinis Vocals : @mairamilolidaki Light design : Jorg Schellekens @lampros.papoulias Costume design : @begrims Embroidery: @loomigans Rehearsal directors : @bonniedoets Debora Soto Video : @scapinoballetrotterdam @sophielorine
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Introducing our pink striped vest 🎀 An entirely handmade piece using premium cotton threads and soft merino wool. This unique textile, created in collaboration with my dear friend @xenakianastasia, from @loomigans. A result of a beautiful blend of heritage and contemporary design. Anastasia, who mastered the art of weaving from her mother, helped transform my vision into reality. Together, we’ve crafted a lightweight, breathable fabric that’s perfect for sunny days in Greece 🌞 Photography by @gikos_ ✨ #begrims #contemporaryromantics #handwoven #stripedvest #handcrafted #handmade #merinowool #cottonthreads #vibrantcolors #blendoftraditionandmodern #crafsmanship #madeingreece #madeincyclades #handloom #loom #greekheritage
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Our fabric selection is 100% handmade, with love and precision. 🪡🧵 Check out the making of our stunning handwoven pink stripes fabric in the @loomigans studio, beautifully crafted by my talented friend @xenakianastasia 💞 Stay tuned as we share more of this intricate process, where every color and technique is carefully handpicked to create the perfect result 💖 Photo©️by my longtime friend @gikos_ #begrims #handmadewithlove #textileart #loommagic #handwoven #loom #loomweaving #craftedbyhand #uniquetextiles #artisanalluxury #slowfashion #sustaiblefashion #craftsmanship #greekheritage #honoringtraditions #traditionaltextiles #madetoorder #limitededition
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It’s tonight ! What an honour it is to have an excerpt of “Free At Last” performed tonight at the legendary @nederlandsedansdagen ! After a long tour last season around The Netherlands, our dearest cast of @scapinoballetrotterdam will take the stage tonight at the opening performance of the festival. Toi toi amazing team ! We are grateful for everything ! 🎵 @constantine_skourlis 🪡 @begrims 🎥 @scapinoballetrotterdam
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“Free At Last” @nederlandsedansdagen on the 29th of September ! “It was dearly emotional to see the dancer after the fall, to see her wail. […] I felt this performance should be one of the classics all should see. The attention to all details and the fierce emotion relayed in an ageless story, it was an absolute masterpiece : I am so happy I got to see it”. A few months ago we received an email from an audience member who watched “Free At Last” performed by the wonderful dancers of @scapinoballetrotterdam in Haarlem, with some thoughts she had after the show. It reminded us of this amazing journey we had with the company and its artists who gave this production the possibility to be seen and unfold its voice. And once again, they decide to share an excerpt of “Free At Last” at @nederlandsedansdagen alongside the works of so many companies and choreographers who we admire ! It is an honour to be part of such a prestigious festival and forever grateful to @scapinoballetrotterdam for deciding to revive our work again ! So if you are in Maastricht on the 29th of September, make sure to watch the festival’s opening, during which “Free At Last” will be performed !
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Last night was the last show of “Free At Last”, marking the end of a long tour around The Netherlands. @scapinoballetrotterdam traveled to more than 25 theatres and performed more than 30 times the double bill “Two Tales” for thousands of people, giving us the feeling of closure to a production we created with so much love and care. We want to thank @ridcc_ @mayaroest @mischavanleeuwen and Ed Wubbe for sticking with this work for so many years and giving it what it deserved ! Also, the amazing performers @valentinamessieri @mayaroest @kimvanderput @minaminosunaa @daphne_v_d @soleil_de_jager @fadennyo @dalmadoman and Olivia for giving it their all with no discounts ! These beautiful dancers dived with their hearts in this work and their artistic choices were so generous. Also, the original cast @ioulia_sugaraki @paulinedelaet and @llliviapetilllo without whom, this would have remained only a dream ! @constantine_skourlis whose haunting original composition is inseparable from “Free At Last”, @begrims for her great costumes which added so many elements to the choreography and @loomigans for their embroideries. Also, Jorg Schellekens and @lampros.papoulias for their innovative eyes for the light design. The amazing rehearsal directors @bonniedoets and Debora Soto. Two women so dedicated and clear to their goals, that we kept observing and learning from them during the whole process. Lastly, @erika_silgoner for her beautiful piece “The Mourning” and the dancers who performed it. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to share the evening with ! Watching a production on stage, few realise the work and the team effort it takes for it to be there ! But @scapinoballetrotterdam provided everything we needed and even more, in order to come up with something that makes us proud ! So we close this circle being full, with pride and more friends ! We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. 🎥 @scapinoballetrotterdam @sophielorine
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Being a fashion designer passionate about textiles and craftsmanship, I collaborate in my daily work with artisans using indigenous practices to preserve and enhance the value of all that is handmade. My intention behind the costumes for “Free At Last” was first to respect the DNA of the choreographers Danae and Dionysios (@danae_dionysios) but also our Greek heritage and the myth of Zalongo the play was based on! I designed these all-black silhouette costumes with an emphasis on woven embroidery on each dancer’s chest. I drew this symbol with its beautiful color gradient inspired by the traditional Greek costumes of Epirus to represent the passage of time, from one generation to the other. Each dancer has the same, but slightly different motif, which illustrates harmoniously a sense of unity and a common purpose of values and ideals, as well as a common fate of their last dance... For the realization of these patterns, I collaborated with Anastasia Xenaki from @loomigans , who learned to weave in her mother’s loom and she still works today creating unique pieces. Thank you @scapinoballetrotterdam for the beautiful video and collaboration representing the love and effort we all put behind these costumes and thank you @theaterrotterdam for showcasing it through Netherlands ! Big thanks to all the rest of the team that made it happen 🤍 Music by the best ✨ @constantine_skourlis
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And as today marks the second show of “Pilgrims” in Crete, at the same time “Two Tales” continues its journey in Holland. You can watch “Free At Last” tonight at @zaantheater , on the 19th at @hetspeelhuis and on the 20th at @wilminktheater ! For more info and tickets, click on the link in bio. 🎥 @scapinoballetrotterdam @sophielorine 🎵 @constantine_skourlis @konstantinos_chinis @mairamilolidaki 🧶 @begrims @loomigans
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Standing ovation for our beautiful cast of “Free At Last” after their latest performance at @stadsschouwburg_en_vereeniging ! We are halfway through the national tour of @scapinoballetrotterdam so make sure to catch “Two Tales” somewhere around The Netherlands until the 20th of June ! For tickets, click on the link in bio.
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Today “Free At Last” is travelling to Eindhoven at @parktheater and tomorrow it will be in Laren at @singerlaren ! The cast of @scapinoballetrotterdam is getting ready for “Two Tales”, as they are starting the national tour ! The double bill unravels around a common theme, but through different prisms and offers an experience whole and complete. Catch it on tour today at 20:00 and tomorrow at 16:00 ! For more information and tickets : @scapinoballetrotterdam
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