Becka McFadden

The 2025/2026 season confirmed that there is no overarching trend on the contemporary dance scene. The sphere remains fragmented and dominated by a large number of smaller projects, with even established repertoire ensembles leaning towards them. The scene is populated by smaller groups, some newly formed, despite the uncertain environment, with site-specific projects and those which emphasize audience participation on the rise.

This year’s Prague edition of the Malá inventura (Small Inventory) festival once again presented notable projects from the independent and experimental scene. In addition to established companies, it also introduced up-and-coming and lesser-known artists active in the Czech Republic.