The third edition of Dance Context Journal is out now. This year’s issue explores the political dimension of dance, examining how politics shapes artistic creation, the functioning of cultural institutions, representation, and the conditions in which dance is created and developed.
On its website, the Czech Ministry of Culture promoted folklore and bread-baking, while over the summer it secretly baked up a new state cultural policy.
On Saturday, July 4, the world premiere of the production Perpetuum Havel took place as part of the Off program of the Avignon Theater Festival. The production marked the very first professional Czech adaptation of the only libretto for nonverbal theater written by Václav Havel.
Dance Context Journal is preparing its third issue. Following last year’s focus on identity in dance, this year’s edition explores the role of politics in the performing arts.
The Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic has a full complement of political deputy ministers since May. Former ballet master and choreographer Jiří Bubeníček has joined the ministry’s leadership and will represent the SPD party. He has been in office since May 4.
Letní Letná announces more major international stars for its 23rd edition. Two big names from France are returning to Letenské sady following their previous success.
