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Artistic Director & Founder
VANGELIS LEGAKIS
Choreographer • Dance Artist • Producer • Therapist
“How can dance contribute to our self-development, relationship building, and community harmony? I dedicate my career to offering knowledge and experience to assist in the growth and education of young artists, professionals, and the public.”
Vangelis Legakis is a choreographer, dance artist, producer, and accredited therapist. He specializes in integrating the philosophies of Yoga, Qigong, Buddhism, and Taoism within dance, performance, and choreography.
Legakis graduated in 2006 from Laban Center (London, UK) with a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre and earned his MA in Choreography in 2007. In 2008, he established The Van-L Dance Company in London, which was renamed VANGELIS DANCE COMPANY in 2018.
He has toured his productions extensively across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and the USA. In 2010, he was awarded the Marion North Mentoring Scheme, researching dance improvisation and interdisciplinary studies under the mentorship of Gill Clarke. That same year, he was a semi-finalist at the Place Prize in London and received his teaching diploma for David Zambrano’s Flying Low and Passing Through techniques during the 50-day workshop in Costa Rica.
Since 2004, Legakis has researched alongside the Forsythe Company, performing in ‘Human Rights’ in 2006. This collaboration provided him with profound expertise in composition, movement language, coordination, and choreography. His artistic trajectory is strongly influenced by master artists including William Forsythe, Julyen Hamilton, David Zambrano, Gill Clarke, Rosemary Butcher, and Rosalind Crisp.
A pivotal turning point in his practice was earning a Masters in Buddhist Studies from The University of Hong Kong (2015). Following this, he conducted deep research into the mind’s interconnectedness with reality, perception, consciousness, emotions, and the body. That same year, he founded Unity Space in Hong Kong—an international organization dedicated to supporting and sustaining dance festivals, artistic residencies, and holistic educational programs globally.
Healing & Somatic Expertise
Beyond dance, Legakis is a certified practitioner in Reiki (Master Level), Reflexology, CranioSacral Therapy, Thai & Abdominal Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, and Neuroskeletal Re-Alignment. He is also the creator of global embodiment methodologies including Contact Beyond Contact (CBC), Gliding Space, and Embodied Unity.
www.vangelisdancecompany.com
Vangelis Dance Company • Global Reach
GLOBAL ARTS INITIATIVES & PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO
As a producer and visionary, Vangelis Legakis acts as the chief organizer and director of an expansive international portfolio of dance, somatic, and transpersonal projects. These global productions extend far beyond traditional staging, choreography, and entertainment—serving as comprehensive educational activities designed for deep human development, cross-cultural cohesion, and the functional integration of dance, spirituality, and healing practices.
Core International Initiatives & Festival Portfolio
HKICF — Hong Kong International Choreography Festival
An international platform dedicated to cutting-edge choreographic innovation, cultural exchange, and sustainable professional development.
HKICAROS — Hong Kong International Collective Artists in Residency for Opportunities and Sustainability
A specialized incubator program focused on community longevity and professional advancement for international dance artists.
EAST POINT WEST | Interdisciplinary Festival of Embodiment
Kuala Lumpur • San Luis Potosí • Ho Chi Minh City
A pioneering regional convergence merging advanced physical performance with deep somatic embodiment technologies.
WOMB | PHAF — Waters of Mother Bali | Performing and Healing Arts Festival
Ubud, Bali
A dedicated sanctuary festival integrating creative dance execution with ancient regional healing traditions and natural water somatics.
OCPHAF — Oaxaca City Performing and Healing Arts Festival
Oaxaca City, Mexico
An international laboratory focused on indigenous ritual practices, contemporary performance art, and cross-continental dialogue.
NB | PHAP — No Borders | Performing and Healing Arts Project
A touring international research project executing annual collective residencies every December across shifting global cities and host nations.
Dance and Being Art Project
Melbourne, Australia
An exploratory framework mapping individual identity, psychological integrity, and somatic awareness through modern performance art.
Dance and Nature Project
Tenerife, Spain
An environmental somatic laboratory exploring the relationship between movement architecture, geographical landscapes, and eco-spirituality.
Unity Space AIR — Artists in Residency
A widespread global network delivering accessible, inclusive, and adaptive workspace solutions for contemporary artists across the world.
Foundational Organizations & Corporate Alignment
Through his primary business structures and artistic ensembles, Legakis disseminates pioneering interdisciplinary art architectures and transformative therapeutic healing practices globally. He serves as the executive leader of the following entities:
www.unityspace.org
www.education.unityspace.org
www.transpersonal.unityspace.org