Josef Bartoš is a dance writer and editor-in chief in Taneční aktuality. Graduated from Duncan Centre conservatory got his MA and PhD in Dance Studies from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. At the same time, he received MA in psychology at Charles University in Prague. As an author, he works as well with Mozaika of Czech Radio and Artzóna of Czech Television. As a teacher, he is a lecturer of dance history, theory and management at Czech conservatories as well as at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
He is a member of the expert committee for professional dance at the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the Czech Academy of Theatre Studies, the Association of Czech Theatre Critics and the Dance Studies Association. In his scientific and research activities he focuses on psychological aspects of dance art (ORCID ID: 0009-0009-4418-2516). He is also the founder of Psychology for Dancers, a private psychological practice dedicated to supporting dancers.
Swedish choreographer Mats Ek is well known for his remakes of classical ballets. Whether it is Giselle (1982), Swan Lake (1987), or The Sleeping Beauty (1996), Ek always approaches these jewels of the classical repertoire in his own way. Often refreshingly unconventional and, for some, even scandalous.
During the summer months, Vienna was brought to life by Impulstanz, one of the most important European festivals, offering an extensive, month-long programme. It featured a range of world-renowned names, among which Canadian choreographer, contemporary dance icon, and regular festival guest Marie Chouinard shone brightly.
The season finale in the Spanish capital belongs to the Madrid en Danza festival, where some of the most prominent names on the contemporary dance scene can regularly be seen.
Have you ever wished to see the unconscious dance? Have you ever wondered how Sigmund Freud's ideas about the drives and instincts stored somewhere in the depths of our psyche could be expressed through dance?
British organization Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of supporting professional dancers in transitioning to fulfilling second careers.
You cannot miss the Thalia 2024 winner Klára Jelínková. Her expressive eyes and intent gaze will catch your attention from afar.
Every year, the month of May in Madrid is marked by the city’s largest festival, Madrid en Danza. Under the direction of Blanca Li, this year saw the 39th edition, featuring over twenty productions across various locations in the Madrid region.
Earlier this week we issued a press release on our Czech website about the departure of Spitfire Company, Temporary Collective and tYhle from PONEC Theatre. This marks the departure of stalwarts of the scene that have largely shaped the image of its repertoire.
There is an artistic anarchy in the PONEC Theatre. On the last day of November, the position of artistic director, which had been held for two years and three months by Markéta Perroud, was abolished.
Jonathan Gray was the last editor-in-chief of the world-renowned magazine Dancing Times. Unfortunately, after the coronavirus pandemic, the magazine announced its closure with the issuing of one last edition in September 2022
