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About Us

 

NEW LIGHT OF EXPRESSION. 

MN DANCE COMPANY is a dynamic ensemble of 13 dancers from Nova Gorica (Slovenia // EU), dedicated to creating compelling contemporary dance performances with powerful storytelling and cutting-edge dance vocabulary.

Our choreographic repertoire delves into the depths of the human body and psyche, characterized by a bold, expressive dance vocabulary accentuated by dynamic partnering and theatrical flair. Through our collaborative efforts, we have pioneered a unique dance language that resonates with audiences across diverse platforms.

Each year, we host auditions attracting over 1000 dancers from across the globe, ensuring our ensemble remains vibrant. With our internship opportunities we provide aspiring dancers’ platform to grow alongside seasoned professionals.

MN Dance Company is proud to be part of a project called Borderless Body, a highlight project of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025. Committed to innovation and research, MN Dance Company crafts performances that reflect the complexities of modern society, celebrating diversity and fearlessly pushing the boundaries of artistic narrative. 

Move forward with us!


Michal & Nastja

Founders of 

MN Dance Company

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The company, led by artistic directors Michal Rynia and Nastja Bremec Rynia, was founded at the end of 2008. 

Choreographers Michal Rynia and Nastja Bremec Rynia, both graduates of CODARTS – Rotterdam Dance Academy, are creating their own recognizable dance style and body language. Their training methods are based on new ways of body movement and expression. Influenced by their backgrounds they create pure, powerful and expressive dance.

“We express ourselves through dance. We feel a need to create and to tell an abstract story through the movement. Inspired by a daily life situation and our intuition we express the beauty and chaos of the world we are living in and the world that we imagine.” (MN)

 

Nastja Bremec Rynia

Artistic Director Choreographer

Nastja Bremec Rynia

Nastja began her career in ballet and modern dance when she was six years old. She has won many awards at competitions in both ballet and modern dance. After graduating from high school (Secondary Preschool Education School and Gymnasium Ljubljana – specializing in modern dance) she was chosen by the Italian choreographers Mauro Astolfi and Erika Silgoner to receive a scholarship for training with their dance ensembles (Spellbound Dance Company and Esklan)... more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michal Rynia

Artistic Director Choreographer

MIchal RyniaMichal Rynia (02. 02. 1984, Wroclaw, Poland), began his career as a hip hop dancer. He was very successful in dance competitions winning several times the title of Polish National Champion and five times the title of a hip hop World-Champion. Moreover, he also won twice the National Championships in the Netherlands in hip hop solo Adults... more