Elena Fokina: From Russia to Ultima Vez Company & Acting in Suspiria | Artist Talks 5

✨ Artist Talks 5 – Elena Fokina ✨
In this episode of Artist Talks, we meet Elena Fokina — dancer, choreographer, treater director, and actress. From her ballet beginnings in Russia to performing with the world-renowned Ultima Vez Company, and later starring in Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria, Elena shares her inspiring journey across dance, theatre, and cinema.
She talks about discovering dance as a child, joining Ultima Vez Company under Vim Vandekeybus, her creative inspirations, and the process behind her own film project Between Heaven and Earth. Elena also reflects on her unforgettable experience on the Suspiria set and why she believes dance is essential to life itself.
Whether you’re a dancer, artist, or simply curious about creativity, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.
🎥 Chapters
0:00 – Intro
2:35 – Childhood & discovering dance
5:15 – First professional experiences
7:15 – Joining Ultima Company
8:20 – Contemporary Dance in Russia
10:15 - Working with Vim Vandekeybus
11:52 – Favourite piece by Ultima Vez
12:40 - Moment to remember
13:50 - Creative process & inspirations
16:40 - Film projects & directing
18:10 - Suspiria
21:50 – Lessons from movie sets
23:00 – Why dance matters

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