Studies in theatre and radio direction (AGRFT, Ljubljana). In 1990, he founded the Betontanc group,[1] with which he develops and researches choreographical and physical forms of stage expression, employing ideologically oriented themes – especially from the world of urban adolescence. Another important part of his research is dedicated to verbal theatrical structure; with the aid of the Mladinsko Theatre ensemble, Pograjc explores a directional concept based on original interpretations of contemporary dramatic texts or the contributions of the acting team. His method of interpretation involves different genres of pop culture, under which he discovers modern archetypal models of a lost civilization, chaos, violence and cruelty.[2]
Borštnik Award for special achievements, Maribor, Slovenia, 1992
Prešeren Fund Award for directions in Mladinsko Theatre and Betontanc, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1997
Best breakthrough choreographer-director in the »Top Five in New York 2000« section of the New York Times (after the tour in La MaMa with The Secret Sunshine Schedule), New York, USA, 2000
The Villanueva Award to the performance Who's Afraid of Tennessee Williams? as one of the best foreign productions in Cuba, 2003
Marul Award for best direction for Fragile!, Days of Marulić Festival, Split, Croatia, 2006
Grand Prix of the Borštnik Drama Meeting for Fragile!, Maribor, Slovenia, 2006
