Katalin Lengyel

dancer, choreographer, teacher

L1-resident artist (2012) and member of L1 Association (2013 – 2015)

10 Questions – 10 Answers

Where would you like to wake up tomorrow morning?

On a warm, sunny beach on an island.

What was your greatest rebellion as a teenager?

I used to wear black clothes and listen to Nirvana and Félix Lajkó. And I was 13 when I went to my first Kispál concert and 15 when first went to Sziget Festival. Otherwise, I was not a big rebel, rather very sensitive and introverted.

What are the first three items on your bucket list?

Travel around the world with my art. Live and work in many places. Live well from what I like to do.

What ’superficial’ things do you waste your time with?

Being stressed and overthinking.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals before entering the stage?

Well, I have to warm up. :)

When and how do you get your best ideas?

During meditation in yoga.

Which historical figure or fictive personality would you like to share a cup of coffee/tea or a glass of wine with?

The Dalai Lama and my grandmother.

Which sense is the most important for you?

Touch.

Is there one fact about you, which would surprise others if they would know it?

I like sci-fi and anime very much. 

How do you see yourself in ten years?

We are living abroad with my partner Szabolcs and having probably one kid. Realizing new projects and performing them all over the world. Teaching dance in universities and programming shows for big festivals. Let it be. :)

(January 2015.)