Evie Demetriou is a Cyprus-based dance artist, choreographer, and performer with a vibrant international presence. Her multidisciplinary practice explores dance, video, and performance art, tackling urgent social issues such as gender, identity, and the politics of care. Evie’s performances often serve as catalysts for dialogue, compelling audiences to reflect on societal norms and injustices.
Her work navigates the multifaceted themes of identity and societal expectations. While her portfolio includes a robust exploration of female identity, her choreographies extend to broader discussions on personal and collective identity. Her acclaimed solo performance “Who Cares” intricately examines how personal identity interacts with social norms, fusing humor and powerful physicality to provoke thought. In pieces like “The More You Dance, The More You Get,” she boldly confronts objectification and human trafficking, using dance as a medium for critical discourse. Similarly, “Fountains of Mojitos” brings together four women to share their intimate experiences of sexuality and motherhood, challenging stereotypes and fostering authentic connections. Her recent work, “Say Yes! Again and Again,” invites performers to reflect on memory and identity, illuminating how personal narratives shape our understanding of self. Through her thought-provoking choreography, Evie engages audiences in meaningful conversations about identity, empowerment, and the transformative potential of dance as an art form.
With over 17 countries in her touring history, Evie’s choreographic works have graced a diverse array of festivals, from intimate avant-garde venues to prestigious international platforms. Her performances resonate with audiences in Europe, Asia, and Africa, inviting them to engage deeply with narratives that challenge conventional perspectives on identity and social justice. In addition to her performances, Evie co-directed the award-winning “Posidonies,” an underwater film focused on the endangered species Posidonia oceanica, showcasing her commitment to environmental issues.
She shares her knowledge by leading workshops locally and internationally, presenting her choreographic work and process, and participating in international projects, fostering creativity and collaboration in the dance community.
Evie’s educational background includes studies at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London and with a scholarship at the Limon Institute in New York. She holds an MA in Choreography from Codarts University of the Arts and Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. She has actively participated in several European initiatives, such as the E-motional European Programme (2011-2014) and the Act Your Age EU Program (2013-14) in collaboration with Centro per la Scena Contemporanea (Italy) and Dutch Dance Festival (Holland) . Her accolades include the Danceweb scholarship at the Impulstanz Festival in Vienna, where she also collaborated with Alain Buffard for the performance Mauvais genre at the Odeon Theatre, and being selected to represent Cyprus at the Biennale of Young Artists in Europe and the Mediterranean.
As a founding member of Dance House Lemesos (DHL), Evie plays an essential role on the board by understanding the needs and aspirations of the dance community. Collaborating with DHL team and fellow board members, she contributes to envisioning innovative ideas and programs that support artists and enhance the vibrancy of contemporary dance in Cyprus and beyond.
