"5х5+1" is an interdisciplinary artistic project by Petur Iliev, in collaboration with:

2 US. guest choreographers - Theresa Ruth Howard, Christian von Howard
Zdravko Kostadinov (Groovez/Dance Zone) - young Bulgarian choreographer and one of the Iliev Dance Art Foundation`s scholarship recipients in 2013
2 Bulgarian composers - Peter Ralchev, Peyo Peev
The structure of "5х5+1":

5+1 musical and dance miniatures
performed by 5+1 dancers
under the life performance of 5 musicians
5 different dance styles (neoclassical ballet, modern and contemporary dance, hip-hop and character dance)
5 stages
Element “+1”

The miniatures "invite" on the stage another artistic element, different form music and dance - for example visual and digital arts, etc.

The soundtrack of "5x5+1", performed live by 5 renowned Bulgarian musicians, is in itself a tempting tracery of jazz, electronic, classical and world music. Its open improvisation provokes both performers and audience for an unforgettable experience.

Dancers: Milena Abushinova, Ivo Adov, Kalina Vladimirova, Stanislav Stefanov, Radoslav Yordanov, Yanitsa Atanasova, Vasilena Shopova

Musicians: Petar Ralchev (accordion and piano), Peyo Peev (piano and gadulka), Stoyan Yankulov - Stundzi (drums and percussion), Angel Dimitrov (guitar, tambura), Boris Taslev (bass)

Visual Artist: Vanya Valkova

Photography: Zdravko Yonchev and Iko Media Ltd.