Life is NOW. Dare to DREAM
And dare to DO! -Suzana Stankovic
January 2012
Suzana starts off the new year with a focus on sharing. She is writing her third story for Backstage.com and will soon offer a workshop/talk on the topic of 'Producing Your Own Show: Everything You Need to Know', for self-producing artists of all disciplines.
Suzana is also creating new material for the stage and preparing for upcoming performances. Join the mailing list for tickets!
Additionally, her non-profit dance-theater company is underoing an exciting transformation: a brand new identity, a name change and expanded mission. Suzana thanks Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts for their assistance.
Join the mailing list for details and updates. Click 'Contact' at left.
December 20, 2011
LOVE & JOY FROM SUZANA!
CLICK HERE FOR HER HOLIDAY GREETING.
December 8, 2011
Suzana plays the role of a mechanical ballerina doll in a short black and white film by budding filmmaker, Tess Kramer. Set to fantastical music by Bjork!
November 15, 2011
Enjoy a sneak peek of a new series of photos of Suzana taken by Ryan Shell.
Click HERE
Check out this candid, behind-the-scenes video of Suzana in action during a photo shoot. See her get silly, sexy and pure in front of the camera. Click HERE
October 18, 2011
First, Suzana performed the complex role of 'Tyler' in a challenging scene from Neil LaBute's renowned play, Some Girl(s) before a graduate film directing class at Columbia University where she made a splash. Faculty and students described her performance as "terrific", "very impressive" and "nuanced".
Later, Suzana performed the lead role of 'Sunshyne Mercy' in an exclusive staged reading of 'ME & D*CK', a debut novel by Cheryl Robinson at the Oral Fix Bar of the Museum of Sex in New York City where she loved cracking up the audience!
October 8, 2011
Suzana gets frisky in Central Park for a photo shoot with photographer, RYAN SHELL. See the pics! Click HERE
And check out Ryan's blog where he talks about the shoot. Click HERE
September 1, 2011
* Suzana's in the print edition of Time Out NY Magazine. Check it out, Click HERE
* And also in the online edition. Click HERE
* Backstage.com interviews Suzana. Read it now, Click HERE
Suzana Performs 8/25 - 9/3/11
Sensual poetry + stunning dance-theater
Theater for the New City
Crystal Field, Executive Director
Presents its Dream Up Festival production of
BLOOD / NECTAR / GLITTER
By Suzana Stankovic
Her secrets and confessions laid bare...
Featuring Suzana and her talented cast: Brad Ashten, Daniel Ford, Alex Montaldo, Brian White. Sound design by Andy Altmann, Lighting design by Joshua H. Cohen; Stage manager: Angie Hesterman
For info. & Tickets Click HERE
JULY 27, 2011
Suzana gets WILD in orange!
Click HERE for a peak
JUNE 23, 2011
People are asking what drives Suzana. To find out CLICK HERE
MAY 18, 2011
Suzana shares some revealing thoughts about her upcoming new show along with a stunning new pic. Plus, see a brand new video of her in action!
CLICK HERE
APRIL 14, 2010
Enjoy a SNEAK PEEK of Suzana's invasion of NYC's famed Music Building:
MARCH 13, 2011
Suzana is photographed by photography duo, Vitaliy Piltser and Lucy Aboytes in NYC's famed music building. Look out for stunning new shots coming soon! Check out their work HERE
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Suzana says THANK YOU!
After an action-packed and most successful 2010, Suzana takes a moment to thank and acknowledge those who helped make it an amazing year. CLICK HERE to see her official list.
JANUARY 2011
Suzana takes a post-holiday break to gear up for new work and events. Stay tuned!
DECEMBER 2010
ENCORE BENEFIT SHOW + AFTER PARTY + GIFTS FROM OUR SPONSORS
December 17th & 18th, 2010 at 8pm
TADA! Theater - 15 West 28th Street, NYC
PAY WHAT YOU WISH!
Suzana's popular new show, PREDESTINED, returns for a special encore! Following the show's sold-out success in November, Suzana and Co. present two goodwill encore performances to benefit The Stanković Ballet Company. Enjoy this daring and inspiring new show + after party wine and hors d'oeuvres + raffle prizes! Note: This is a daring and thought-provoking show. A brief portion contains profanity and adult humor in service to a higher message about self-empowerment.
***PAY WHAT YOU WISH!***
Tickets are $10-$5,000 and come with gifts from Suzana, Club Free Time, Time Out NY and Bradford Renaissance Portraits
All proceeds benefit SBC, Inc.
Tickets to this event are valued at $30. Tickets purchased at higher levels include a tax-deduction.
We Thank Our Generous Event Benefactors
Kerry Clayton, Trustee, Joyce Theater Foundation
& Paige Royer, Board of Directors, The Film Forum
For their outstanding generosity and support of the arts.
AND OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS:
In alphabetical order, they are:
*** Astoria School of Fine Arts ***
Grounded in the pursuit of excellent dance technique
For donating top-notch, professional rehearsal space just a stone's throw away from Manhattan. News Flash: Suzana will be guest teaching adult open-level ballet on Monday evenings at ASFA beginning January 3rd, 2011. Your first class is FREE when you RSVP to pr@iamsuzana.com by 12/15/10.
*** Bradford Renaissance Portraits ***
World renowned portraiture
For contributing two exclusive gift certificates.
*** Club Free Time ***
For contributing 200 complimentary annual memberships for free things to do in NYC.
*** Smart Tix ***
Simple. Powerful. Proven.
For contributing a pro-bono advertisement.
*** Time Out NY Magazine ***
NYC events, activities and things to do.
For contributing 200 annual subscriptions.
*** 4over4.com ***
For contributing printing services.
The Cast & Crew:
Eric Berthoud, Rocco Chierichella, Alex Montaldo, Brian White
Lighting Design by Joshua H. Cohen
Technical Director: Chimmy Gunn
We look forward to seeing you at this very special event!
* NEWS FLASH - December 17, 2010 *
Suzana's new show creates Backstage BUZZ
* NEWS FLASH - December 14, 2010 *
Suzana is a TOP STORY on Tonic.com
* NEWS FLASH - December 13, 2010 *
Suzana's featured on TimesSquare.com
* NEWS FLASH - December 9, 2010 *
Suzana's event makes Theater Mania news.
* NEWS FLASH - December 1, 2010 *
By popular demand, Suzana's hot and inspiring 2010 calendar gets reprinted for 2011! Enjoy stunning images and uplifting quotes for a year lived to the fullest. Get your calendar today and support SBC, Inc. Click HERE
See Suzana's new show!
November 10 - 13, 2010
In a world that prizes conformity, preDESTINED is a stunning new dance-theater show about breaking free and being who you were born to be. A striking fusion of dance, theater and projected images tell a powerful and unpredictable story of courage and self-determination.
DARING. FEARLESS. EDGY. PROVOCATIVE. OUTRAGEOUS. HILARIOUS!
YOU'LL LOVE IT!
Critics and audiences agree it's a MUST-SEE!
Created by and Featuring, Suzana Stankovic, With the Amazing Talent of:
Eric Berthoud as 'The Pervert'
Joey Mintz as 'Dark Figure & Hot Guy'
Alex Montaldo as 'Truth'
Giuseppe Penasso as 'Tough Guy'
Richard 'Bumper' Walker as 'Rebel Fairy'.
November 10-13, 2010 | Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00pm
TADA! Theater, 15 West 28th St. Between Broadway & 5th Ave., NYC
TICKETS: $20/person, general admission
Senior, Student and Group discounts available. Contact us!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW VIA SMART TIX:
*** CLICK HERE ***
Choreography, Direction, Projection and Costumes by Suzana Stankovic
Lighting by Joshua Cohen
Original Music by Andy Altmann
Meet the cast! Wine & hors d'oeuvres to follow performance in the lovely theater lobby
For further information:
www.StankovicBallet.org PR@iAmSuzana.com
A brief portion of the show contains profanity and sexual subject matter in service to a higher message.
preDESTINED is co-produced by Suzana Stanković and The Stanković Ballet Co. This is not a TADA! Theater production.
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* OCTOBER NEWS FLASH! *
For the first time on candid video, Suzana talks about the BIG message of her new show: CLICK HERE
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PAST NEWS & EVENTS:
NEWS FLASH: September 22, 2010
Suzana reveals her dark side for the first time in haunting spoken word and images.
To see, Click HERE
June 20th - August 30th
Suzana is on a much-needed break following the successul reprisal of her new show, PREDESTINED. Taking time to rest and prepare for Autumn shows and events. Details coming soon!
JUNE 18th and 19th
Following a successful premiere in March,
SUZANA, in Association with The Stanković Ballet Company, reprises
P R E D E S T I N E D
her amazing new dance-theater show
A MUST-SEE!
For photos and reviews: CLICK HERE
PREDESTINED is a new show about being FREE and LIVING NOW!
Free to be what you are and free to reinvent yourself.
IT'S THE FEATURED NYC EVENT ON www.TimesSquare.com
CAPTIVATING & BEAUTIFUL; FEARLESS & RAW; SEXY, OUTRAGEOUS & HILARIOUS!
Critics and audiences agree THIS SHOW IS A MUST-SEE!
* For complete information and to purchase select advance tickets click below *
Above photo of Suzana by Alexandros Giannakis
* NEWS FLASH! June 10, 2010 *
Q&A with Suzana on TimesSquare.com!
* NEWS FLASH! JUNE 3, 2010 *
The Stanković Ballet Company, founded by Suzana, launches a bold new era with the reprisal of Suzana's new show, PREDESTINED.
To learn more visit the company's brand new website:
* NEWS FLASH! MAY 5th, 2010 *
Suzana's new show, which premiered in New York City on March 19th and 20th, 2010 gets RAVE reviews! Check out the new photos and see what people are saying!
April 26
Photographer, Alexandros Giannakis, whose credits include The Martha Graham Dance Company and The Elan Awards, and whose photographs have appeared in major dance magazines and published on the covers of fashion magazines, photographs Suzana in a Brooklyn studio. Look out for new photos of Suzana in action- her undeniable raw energy, intensity and palpable sensuality, as she performs for the camera in her bold and uniquely expressive style.
March 21-April 1
Following the success of her new show, PREDESTINED, Suzana is now on a much-needed break.
* NEWS FLASH! March 11th, 2010 *
SUZANA IS FEATURED ON TimesSquare.com
* NEWS FLASH! March 8, 2010 *
SEE SUZANA'S NEW MOVIE PREDESTINED
MARCH 19th & 20, 2010
* P R E D E S T I N E D *
Suzana's amazing new show is currently the featured NYC event on the home page of TimesSquare.com
Predestined is a provocative, original show that celebrates self-determination and courage. A mesmerizing fusion of dance, theatre, performance art and projected images that journey the audience from one emotional landscape to another.
CINEMATIC and BEAUTIFUL, FEARLESS, DARING and RAW; SEXY, OUTRAGEOUS and downright HILARIOUS. A MUST-SEE!
Featuring Suzana with Eric Berthoud, seriously multi-talented; Rocco Chierichella, who will crack you up!; Phil Lakin, Law & Order and A Good Night to Die, Tribeca Film Festival; Alex Montaldo, Recipient, of the European Union Grant who "can't wait to bring to life Suzana's brilliant vision."; Richard "Bumper" Walker, who looks forward to reprising his role as the Grand Dancing Fairie and spot-on Lighting Designer and Projectionist, Joshua H. Cohen who, "hits the mark everytime" - Attitude: Dancers