Irena Lipińska – dancer, choreographer and photographer. A degree in Polish and cultural studies at Wrocław University. Perfected her dancing under many renowned butoh dancers and contemporary dance choreographers. In 2010 received a scholarship from the Alternative Dance Academy in Poznań. Participates in a year-long trainee program of the ZAR Theatre. Completed a course in stage choreography and received a diploma from the Art Studio Artistic Alternative in Krakow. She pursues her autonomous method of studying and working with the body and an individual artistic approach.