Momentos en movimiento: Bailarinas de diáspora (1947-1958)

Abstract

The repository, a website, presents the life and work of Beatriz Kopp de Gómez and Karen Balg de Gensorowsky, two outstanding teachers and dancers who played a crucial role in the professionalization of dance in Colombia. Both women are recognized not only for their artistic contribution but also for their activism in defense of human rights and dignity in dance. The website highlights the importance of "recognizing" their legacy, connecting the past with the present and the future. It emphasizes that recognizing their contributions allows us to value dance as a dignified and meaningful act. In addition, it mentions that the archive is a space to explore and understand the rights of the body, sexuality, and existence. The repository includes sections such as "Recognize," "Are You or Will I Be?", and "I Am," which invite reflection on the identity and legacy of these dancers in the history of Colombian dance.