georgia paliogianni

Georgia is a multifaceted Greek artist based in Zurich. As a musician, physical theatre actress, dancer and clown, she can pull from an extensive and diverse range of skills. As a teacher, she focuses on creating a safe, expressive environment, emphasizing joy in challenges and finding innovative ways to blend dance and theatre in her classes.    
 

Since the age of 8, Georgia has trained in dance, piano and musical theatre. She took workshops at Diagonal (Gr), TanzFabrik (Germany), Pineapple (London) and London Center Studio. She was a musician at the Philharmonic youth Orchestra of Thessaloniki for more than 14 years, a singer and musical performer at the Korais choir of Thessaloniki for 4 years and she created and presented her solo work ‘Avanti Maestro’ for 3 years in Greece, Germany and Bulgaria. As a performer and teacher she has worked in Greece, Spain, the UK, Germany and Switzerland.

            
An influential chapter in Georgia's career was her residency in January ‘24 with Gecko UK, a renowned physical theatre company. This experience profoundly shaped her life and teaching philosophy, bringing new perspectives and techniques to her artistic repertoire.

            
Georgia's artistic journey is characterized by inspiring and diverse encounters and experiences. She values collaboration over solo work, believing that group achievements often surpass individual ones.
 

Academically, Georgia holds a MAT Pilates certification from MK Pilates (2016, UK), a BA in Physical Theatre from Accademia Teatro Dimitri CH (2022), and is currently pursuing her Master's in Dance at Zhdk, focusing on teaching and rehearsing.

Overall, Georgia's artistic and academic pursuits showcase a passionate, collaborative, and dynamic individual who continues to evolve and inspire through her work in the realms of theatre, dance, and education.