Can a planet fit in the palm of your hand? Can creativity become a rocket to the far reaches of imagination?

Planet of Friendship is an invitation for young audiences to embark on a unique artistic journey where the boundaries between reality and imagination disappear. It’s a performance-journey that tells a story of friendship and discovery through the languages of contemporary dance, circus, music, and visual art – all inspired by the work of M. K. Čiurlionis.

This unique educational project brings together professional artists and the young generation – children become not only spectators but active participants. They are invited to explore, touch, and create together. On stage: not only performers, but also interactive installations, unexpected objects, and a sensory environment where the children’s world merges with Čiurlionis’ artistic universe.

Čiurlionis is not only Lithuania’s most famous artist but also an eternal dreamer, whose paintings and music breathe mystery and invite us to think, feel, and create. Marking the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2025, this performance becomes a bridge between generations, introducing young ones to the luminous, sensitive, and colorful power of creativity.

"Planet of Friendship" is a safe, playful, and immersive space. It is not just the first contemporary dance and circus performance of its kind for the very young – it is an experience in which every child becomes a creator. Let’s go on this journey together – to discover where friendship, imagination, and art live. Perhaps... right here, in the palm of our hands.

After the premiere, children are invited to a 30-minute educational session to meet and interact with the artists, creators, and performers of the show. You are warmly welcome!

The activities of the Ulna collective are partially funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. Partners: KKC / Kaunas Cultural Centre

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CREATIVE TEAM

Director, choreographer, dancer: Indrė Puišytė-Šidlauskienė

Circus artist: Džiugas Kunsmanas

Dancer: Akvilė Vaičiukynaitė

Composer: Andrius Šiurys

Set designer / object author: Simonas Šidlauskas

Visuals designer: Saulius Paliukas

Lighting designer: Renaldas Bartulis

Costume designer: Radvilė Kisieliūtė-Kaikarienė

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EVENT INFORMATION

Date & Time: December 6, 2026, 2 PM

Venue: Kretinga Cultural Center

Address: J. Pabrėžos g. 1, Kretinga

Duration: ~50 min.

Information: The performance is intended for children ages 3–5.

Tickets: HERE

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ORGANIZER

ULNA Dance Company

Contact: indresidlauskiene@gmail.com / +370 3722 7548

Program

Interactive circus and dance performance “Planet of Friendship”

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