“House of the pelvic floor- a ballet” is the third and final part of the 18 steps through (dance) history- trilogy initiated by Penkova in 2020.

Continuing to delve into the history and archives of dance practices has led to an observation that the pelvic region is almost never an initiator of movement in dances that has been dominating the western theater space. With the exception of early modern dance pioneers who advocated an engagement of the pelvis in their techniques, it is striking to notice how the pelvic area plays a crucial role as a point of stability . Often referred to as the center, the core or the box, it is considered something to be held and controlled. This observation raises questions about the avoidance of engaging with the bodily processes associated with this region.  Could it be a question of the good old dichotomy between Apollo and Dionysus? Stability and Chaos? Friction between past and present?  The old and the youth? Inviting dances from different backgrounds, training and ages, Penkova traces back all the way to the formation of classical ballet to find out.