IVICA BAGO

CHOREOGRAPHER

Artistic director and owner of DANCEWORKS

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Born in Croatia in 1985, is an Israeli choreographer, dancer and teacher.

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Started his education from age 4 as an artistic gymnast until age 21. He was a national champion and a member of the Croatian National team. Participant and winner of many international tournaments and finish his career at the 3rd place in the 2005 world Cup.

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His dance career journey started with the Croatian National Ballet, soon after he moved to Israel to dance with Inbal Pinto dance company. He also danced with Vertigo dance company and Kibbutz contemporary dance company.

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After discovering his love for choreography, together with his wife, Limor Ziv, they created full evening dance shows and many projects that have participated in international festivals.

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Ivica received an award for outstanding choreographer at the Youth America Grand Prix in the 2019 Barcelona Competition and an Audience award in Belgrade international dance festival in 2019.

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Today working as, a contemporary, acrodance and floorwork teacher. Choreographing and mentoring young generations for competitions in which many of his students are winning 1st places on international level and his group choreography won the 1st place at the 2021 Youth America Grand Prix world finals.

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Ivica was invited to be a judge at the 2022 Dance World Cup Competition at Burgos Spain.

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Ivica is also giving master classes combining contemporary techniques with acrobatics creating unique color that is physically challenging and educational.