The project “Echoes of a Child” aims to explore attachment styles, based on the theories of psychoanalyst John Bowlby and psychologist Mary Ainsworth, and the way these attachment patterns are formed through childhood experiences. Through choreographic research carried out by the artistic team in collaboration with a therapist, the project will result in a contemporary dance performance and a series of workshops. After these activities are completed, a questionnaire addressed to the audience will be used to gather responses about attachment styles, which will then be presented in the form of statistical data. The project has a strong educational component, integrating three high school students into the artistic team, organizing workshops for children and their parents, as well as for young dancers, and collaborating with local educational institutions. The theme of the project highlights the importance of psychological education and self-knowledge, bringing attention to the influence of attachment styles on personal development.

The project brings together a team of artists and specialists who integrate dance, music, psychology, and scenography:

Choreographer and trainer: Paula Moldovan (Alla)

Dancers: Astrid-Iris Boală, Emilia Marchiș, Daria Șandrru, Elena Siladi, Petra Traistă, Paula Moldovan

Composer: Radu Dogaru

Voice Actor: Georgiana Cristurean

Artistic coordination: Salomeea Rusu

Project manager and choreography assistant: Alexandru Hegheduș

Psychological counselor: Georgiana Maier

Scenographer: Denisa Berceanu

Foto/Video: Ioana Pop

Sound design: Francisc Mihai Matei

Communication & PR: Alberto Păduraru

Graphic Designer: Andreea Rânghianu

Financial officer: Monica Gheorghei

“We do not want a performance that idealizes childhood. We want an authentic performance, one in which attachment patterns and family relationships become visible through dance and artistic expression”, say the organizers.

Partnerships and community

“Echoes of a Child” comes to life with the support of its partners: Emil Racoviță National College Cluj-Napoca, Gheorghe Șincai National College Cluj-Napoca, Ocna-Mureș City Hall, the Children’s Palace Cluj-Napoca, Pro Teatru Association, and Topic Hub. We thank them, as well as the community gathering around Orpheum, the neighbourhood theatre.

About Orpheum

Orpheum Community is a neighbourhood theatre that brings together artists and communities through performances and workshops exploring both contemporary and universal themes, with a focus on artistic expression and the shared experience of the audience.

The Orpheum team also coordinates a series of workshops dedicated to children — and not only — focused on discovering each participant’s attachment style and working towards a secure attachment style through movement, dance, interactive games, and exercises in self-awareness and relationship-building.

Cultural project co-financed by Administraţia Fondului Cultural Naţional.

The project does not necessarily reflect the position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or for the way in which the project results may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding beneficiary.

The project activities will be announced on our social media pages. We warmly look forward to welcoming you!

The Project Team

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