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Maya Lewandowsky (Hebrew :מאיה לבנדובסקי) (born 1972) is an Israeli - Canadian Performing Artist, dancer, singer, actress and choreographer and the creator of the newfangled Free Your Natural Voice Method[1].

Maya Lewandowsky

Biography

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Maya Lewandowsky, a multidisciplinary tour de force, is the artistic director and founder of La Caravan Dance Theatre[2] and the creator of the newfangled Free Your Natural Voice Method[3]. With over three decades of professional experience. Maya has made a name for herself as a visionary artist and leader in the performing arts world.[4] She is responsible for numerous full-length, dramatically experimental, multidisciplinary works that have been received with great acclaim[5]. She’s trained and led artistic teams in crafting unique creations, bringing out the best in artists and collaborators into a truly owned avant-garde work.[6] Maya Lewandowsky, a true pioneer, and master of the performing arts has devoted her life to the pursuit of artistic excellence and innovation. With an unwavering passion for her craft, Maya has spent over 45 years honing her skills and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in dance, theater, and voice. Her first amateur performance was at the age of three. She was often called a prodigy because of her ability to interpret mature and difficult subject matter while easily engaging and inviting audiences into the world of interpretive dance.[7] She’s a rare talent who was trained as an international ballet dancer but also used other arts forms such as puppetry, theatre acting and mask work which was unusual for a ballet dancer in the 70’s and 80’s. Throughout her career, Maya has had the privilege of studying and performing with some of the most esteemed teachers and companies in the world, including Martha Graham, Lar Lubovitch, Tedd Robinson, Gigi Căciuleanu , Luciano Cannito, Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak, and the Bat-Dor Dance Company,eventually becoming a soloist herself. She has graced stages in Europe, North America, and Asia, gaining a reputation for her daring, experimental, and emotionally resonant performances. Maya holds an advanced diploma from the Royal Academy of Dance in London and spent 5 years studying classical opera singing and contemporary vocal techniques with the Tel-Aviv University faculty. Maya moved to Canada in 2002, where she founded La Caravan Dance Theatre. In 2019, she moved to Paris, France to continue her in-depth exploration of dance, voice, ritual theatre, meditation, and interactive media with Pantheatre, Carolyn Carlson and many others. Maya has worked for the School of Alberta Ballet, the University of CalgaryDance Faculty, and the Epcor Centre for the Arts. She has received numerous awards and scholarships[8] in recognition of her extraordinary talent and dedication. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and artistic exploration is a testament to her lifelong love of the arts and the profound impact they have had on her life and the life of others. Maya's work and legacy continue to inspire and shape the world of the performing arts, and her contributions will echo for years to come.[9] In addition to her professional achievements, Maya has also pursued a deep and meaningful connection to her spiritual practice. Working closely with meditation masters Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat of Planet Dharma since 2007, Maya has integrated her artistic and spiritual pursuits in a way that has enriched and deepened her work and her vision of what it means to be an integrated and well-rounded performance artist. With a passion that only continues to grow, Maya Lewandowsky remains at the forefront of the contemporary dance world by transcending labels, limits, and genres. She continuously inspires and empowers others to explore the depths of their own creative potential.

מאיה לבנדובסקי רקדנית, שחקנית , זמרת, מנהלת אומנותית, מורה וכוריאוגרפית. נולדה ב1972- בתל-אביב. בוגרת אולפן בת דור. בעלת דיפלומה מטעם האקדמיה המלכותית של לונדון. זוכה במלגות קרן תרבות אמריקה-ישראל. בוגרת תיכון "תלמה ילין" ובית ספר לאומנויות הבמה תל-אביב. הוכרה על-ידי צה"ל כרקדנית מצטיינת.  מחול: סולנית בלהקת המחול בת דור, בתיאטרון המחול ענבל פינטו ואבשלום פולק. רנה בדש, "הנזל וגרטל" באופרה הישראלית. תיאטרון: מחזמר "סיפור הפרברים" בהפקת הבימה, תיאטרון חיפה ושי נשר, מחזמר "ספר הג`ונגל" בבימויו של חנוך רוזן, הצגת הילדים "החלום המצוייר" בהפקת גלובוס גרופ, מופה הבידור "סוויסה אייר", תיאטרון חוצות, הנחייה וקריאה אמנותית. טלוויזיה: בסרט "דנה לא רוקדת" בבימויו של שמואל אימברמן, בסדרת הטלויזיה ״לחיי האהבה״. שחקנית אורחת בתוכניות "שמש", "משפחה וחצי", "רשת על הבוקר", "פלאי קלעים", "קריאת כוון" ואחרים. קלטת וידאו לילדים "חבורת בולדוזר". סרטי סטודנטים ופרסומות. כמו כן, מעצבת כוריאוגרפיה למופעים והצגות תיאטרון. ניהול אומנותי וכוריאוגרפיה: משנת 2002 יסדה בקנדה את להקת תאטרון המחול הרב תחומית לה קראוון. מעבירה סדנאות ושיעורים בתחומי הבמה וההופעה השונים :מפיתוח קול, תנועה ותאטרון. ועד מדיטציה הוליסטית.

Education

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  • Pantheatre 2019-2024 Paris, France
  • Atelier de Paris master classes 2019-2023 With Caroline Carlson, Malou Airaudo and Dominique Mercy.
  • Meditation & 5Rhythms 2007-2024 Canada, France
  • Banff Centre for the Performing Arts 2012 AB, Canada
  • Advanced Extended Voice Workshop with Richard Armstrong
  • Tel Aviv University – Private Training 1995-2001 Israel
  • Royal Academy of Dance 1982-1991 London, U.K.
  • High School for the Arts & Thelma Yalin 1984-1989 Tel Aviv, Israel
  • The Bat-Dor Dance Company School 1982-1991 Tel Aviv, Israel
  • The Israeli Ballet School 1979-1982 Tel Aviv

Significant works

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  • Fihi Ma Fihi [10] – Full production presentations- 80min 2016 Multi- disciplinary PERFORMANCE ODYSSEY [11] Theatre Junction Grand, Calgary, AB
  • The Dybbuk [12]- 80min 2013 An Original Dance Opera using Interactive Media Presented by The HPR, Calgary, AB
  • A Place To Begin - 60min 2011 Presented at the Alberta Dance Festival, Calgary, AB
  • Contrast - 60min 2006-2008 Presented at The HPR Theatre Festival, Calgary, AB and the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, Toronto, ON
  • The Corridor - 60min 2002-2007 Presented by DSW Calgary, AB, The HPR international Festival Calgary, AB, The Feats Festival Edmonton, AB and The Dance on the Edge Festival Vancouver, BC
  • Experiment on the Adagio 2003 Presented at the Dance Explosions Festival, Calgary, AB and at Studio 303, Montreal, QC

Career

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  • Pumphouse Theatre – Calgary, Canada
  • Panthéâtre Paris, France
  • Centre National de la Danse Paris, France
  • Project 48 Dance Tel Aviv, Israel
  • La Caravan Dance Theatre Calgary, Canada
  • Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance Company
  • Dreamland Picture Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Jungle Book – The Musical Israel
  • West Side Story – The Musical By the Israeli National Theatre. Role of “Graziella”
  • Bat - Dor Dance Company Founded by the Baroness Bat-Sheva de Rothschild.
  • [האהבה|Television] drama series, Israel

Meditation Study and Teachings

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A Dharma dancing dakini. Maya is a Meditation, Voice and Movement teacher offering a contemporary and accessible interpretation of ancient teachings. Grew up studying contemporary dance, ballet, ritual theater, and voice. She has been performing in and leading international retreats and workshops in Canada, France and Israel over the last 30 years. Maya has been studying under Doug Duncan (Qapel) and Catherine Pawasarat (Sensei) at Clear Sky Meditation Foundation in Canada since 2007.

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"Free Your Natural Voice" La Caravan Dance Theatre Planet Dharma Clear Sky Meditation Foundation Dharma Europe Israel Culture Foundation Caravan's Video Reel Lewandowsky on Linkdin the school Faculty / Television appearance / Israel National Theatre /הבמה אישים - קולנוע טלוויזיה סרטים וסדרות - ישראלים ועולמיים /אדמונה-מאת-דייויד-מאמט-מחזור-2001

Reviews

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  1. ^ [1]Article about the method
  2. ^ [2]Official site
  3. ^ [3]Official site
  4. ^ [4]“Maya Lewandowsky maybe Calgary answer to Marie Chouinard “​BOB CLARK THE HERALD
  5. ^ "Welcome to the Jewish Independent".
  6. ^ "Edge 6". 21 July 2005.
  7. ^ "Different Lenses, Different Views". 30 July 2006.
  8. ^ Israel Culture Foundation
  9. ^ [5]
  10. ^ "La Caravan's Fihi Ma Fihi to premiere at Theatre Junction Grand | Listed".
  11. ^ [6]
  12. ^ [7]
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