Press release: Premiere of the Charity Multimedia Dance-Theatre Production DECIDE

Katja Dance Company & DanceArt.si in collaboration with the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Organ and Tissue Transplantation, Slovenia-transplant, and the Slovenian Transplant Association

Ljubljana, 22 May 2026, 8:00 PMŠpanski borci Culture Centre

Art Creates a Space for Making a Decision About Organ Donation

Katja Dance Company and DanceArt.si, in collaboration with the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Organ and Tissue Transplantation, Slovenia-transplant, and the Slovenian Transplant Association, proudly present the new charity multimedia dance-theatre production DECIDE, an artistic project that addresses one of the most important issues of modern society: conversation and decision-making about organ and tissue donation after death.

Created under the artistic direction of choreographer Katja Vidmar and co-choreographer Mitja Popovski, the production explores questions of mortality, loss, hope, compassion, solidarity, and the extraordinary power of giving life to others through contemporary dance, music, film elements, and visual storytelling.

Developed in close collaboration with experts in transplant medicine, the project is inspired by real stories of organ donors, transplant recipients, and their families.

Art as a Bridge to Understanding

The performance does not seek to persuade or impose decisions. Instead, it creates a space for reflection and dialogue.

In partnership with Slovenia-transplant and the Slovenian Transplant Association, the audience is invited to consider several important questions:

• What do we know about organ donation?

• Have we discussed it with our loved ones?

• Do they know our wishes?

• Have we already made our own decision?

At a time when conversations about mortality and death are often avoided, the production encourages an honest dialogue about life, responsibility, and human interconnectedness.

Real Stories That Inspire

A significant part of the performance is dedicated to the story of Urban Prevc, a fourteen-year-old organ donor who tragically lost his life. His wish to become an organ donor helped save several lives in different European countries.

The production continues what has become known as “Urban’s Legacy”, highlighting the fact that a single decision can offer a new chance at life to many people.

A Humanitarian Mission

For nine years, Katja Dance Company has been creating socially engaged projects that combine art and charity.

DECIDE remains faithful to this mission. After production costs have been covered, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Slovenian Transplant Association to support its humanitarian activities and transplant recipients.

Creative Team

Author and Choreographer: Katja VidmarCo-Choreographer: Mitja Popovski

Dancers:

• Ajda Šterbenc

• Ana Mužič

• Eva Bebar

• Eva Bitežnik

• Hana Štraus

• Maša Štefanič

• Sara Brčvak

• Sofija Safronova

• Tia Uršič Popovski

• Zarja Kopriva

• Katja Vidmar

Production, Organisation, Projection Design, Sound and Lighting Design: Albert Podrekar

Videography and Video Projection: Luka Bruketa

About Katja Dance Company

Katja Dance Company is a Slovenian non-profit dance company founded in 2016 by Katja Vidmar and Albert Podrekar.

Over the years, the company has created more than 230 performances and appearances, seven dance fairy tales for children, and several acclaimed charity productions, including:

• Woman

• Life is a Value

• Project X

• The Book

• Why Me?

Through its humanitarian work, the company has raised and donated more than €90,000 to charitable organisations and individuals in need.

Their guiding motto remains:

“Care to Dance. Dance to Care.”

Invitation to the Media

Journalists, editors, photographers, and television crews are warmly invited to attend the premiere and support public awareness of organ donation.

The following opportunities will be available:

• Media statements

• Interviews with the creative team

• Interviews with representatives of Slovenia-transplant

• Photography and filming opportunities

• Behind-the-scenes insight into the creation of the production

Media Contact

Katja Dance Company

E-mail: info@katjadancecompany.comE-mail: katjadanceco@gmail.com

Website: www.katjadancecompany.com

DECIDE is more than a performance.

It is an invitation to reflect, to talk, and to make a decision.

It is a story about life, loss, hope, and humanity.

It is a reminder that one decision can mean life for someone else. ❤️