«MOMENTS» by Chloe Bellou

Inspired by the Cypriot poet Kostas Montis, the young yet already acclaimed choreographer Chloe Bellou presents, in the framework of the Nicosia International Festival 2025, a unique “fusion” of contemporary dance and poetry, titled “Moments”. The performance will take place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre (20:30).

The inspiration
 
This is a performance that transcends the boundaries of traditional choreography, combining dance, live music, a choir accompaniment, and visuals to create an artistic dialogue between dancers and musicians. The stage becomes a meeting point for the ephemeral and the eternal, the everyday experience and metaphysical exploration.
Contemporary dance and poetry merge into a multi-sensory experience. The performance does not narrate poetry, but rather transforms it into movement, sound, and image, inviting the audience to discover their own meanings through this experience. The poetry of Montis becomes a source of inspiration, turning the performance into a living work of art that does not explain but inspires. The plot explores the violation of personal and social freedom, as well as the darker aspects of human existence — silence, anguish, and anticipation.

Moments… and traces
The performance is imbued with a deep sense of hope and renewal. A space where each person can rediscover their own “moments,” a space where poetry meets movement and every spectator becomes a fellow traveller.
On stage, six dancers and four musicians will offer many magical moments to the audience. These Moments becoming marks, make you realise that what you see… is not truly what you see.
The performance features the Musica Mundana School of Music choir, conducted by Gianna Thalassinou.
 
Who is Chloe Bellou
 
Born in Paphos, Chloe Bellou has been living and creating in the United Kingdom for the past 13 years. She is a contemporary dancer, teacher, and choreographer with postgraduate studies in choreography and spatial design, with an focus on Labanotation. Since 2018, she has been a certified teacher of the British Ballet Organization.
 
She has collaborated with major companies and stages such as Transform Dance Company, Unwired Dance Theatre, HuMo Dance Company, Sadler’s Wells, O2 Arena, and the West End. She has participated in dance films, music videos, and advertising campaigns. Today, she serves as the artistic director of the company Moments.
 
Credits
Artistic Director/ choreographer: Chloe Bellou
Dancers: Chloe Bellou, Daria Nesterova, Constantina Talianou, Andrea Michaelides, Anastasia Samochina, Eva Iliadou
Musical Coordinator / bass / keyboards: Giannis Sofokli
Music composition / vocals / guitar: Marios Christofi
Music composition / guitar: Themis Papadopoulos
Percussion: Raphael Mina
Vocals: Andrea-Agapi Markou
 
Duration: 70΄
Age group: Suitable for all ages
 
Tickets:
Available online via more.com: http://bit.ly/4grNxB8 and the Nicosia Municipal Theatre box office (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00).
 
Ticket prices:
 
VIP: €14/ €16
ZONE A: €12/ €14
ZONE B: €10/ €12
ZONE C: €10
ZONE D: €10
 
Reduced tickets are valid for: Children, students, soldiers, pensioners, large families, unemployed, actors, people with disabilities (free) with presentation of relevant ID.
 
Information: 22797979 (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00)
& http://bit.ly/3VjZ0ZG
 
Festival identity
Organisers: Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia For Art
Festival sponsors: OPAP Cyprus, ALTIA, more.com, Cyprus Public Transport Supporters: Travelhouse, UCLan Cyprus, WINECORE, Gate Twenty Two Boutique Hotel, Classic Hotel Nicosia
Media sponsors: DIAS Publishing & SIGMA TV, LOVE FM 100.7, and “KATHIMERINI” newspaper