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The new Dance Context Journal is out!
…latest ballet (Roman Vašek), contemporary dance (Lucie Hayashi), and new circus and non-verbal theatre (Hana Strejčková) seasons. In its concept and periodicity, the Journal follows the Special Edition, which the Taneční aktuality editorial team published between 2018 and 2023, making it a sort of second generation. Each issue of the Special Edition (2018-2023) or Dance Context Journal (from 2024) is…
“Dance is political. It’s about cultural identities and beliefs,” says Marco da Silva Ferreira, the choreographer of Carcass
Ten dancers, moving separately and together, perform a 90-minute piece of street dance, club, pagan and contemporary, in Carcass that was featured at the International Dance Festival Tanec Praha 2024. It’s always a bit thrilling to go for the kill at the start, but anecdotes are intriguing so, what does dance mean to you? For me, dance is all about expressing myself freely, it is about creating forms…
Fairy Tales - The Search for Authenticity Under the Layer of Roles
…(choreographic coaching by Peter Šavel, dramaturgy by Viktor Černický), who prepared the opus Fairy Tales for eight young dancers, whose Czech premiere took place in the Ponec Theatre as part of the Tanec Praha festival. The inspiration for the creators was, as the performance title suggests, fairy tales and the depiction of female heroines in them. Prejudices and expectations that shape the fragile souls…
New Dance Context Journal 2024 Opens the Topic of Dance in Public Space
After a series of six editions of the printed publication Special Edition of Taneční aktuality, Dance Context z. ú. comes with a new journal, Dance Context Journal. The topic of “dance in public space” offers diverse perspectives on the development of dance and movement art from choreological, sociological, ethnological and anthropological points of view. “Dance is no longer – and in fact has never…
A boycott like Fico's. Czech National Ballet doesn't understand how the media works
…like according to this institution? Are we supposed to loudly applaud the whole institution even for what hasn't gone too well? This is certainly not what appropriate support for dancers looks like. Taneční aktuality and Dance Context as a whole support absolutely all dancers by offering a platform for discussion, highlighting what has worked and pointing out what needs to be improved. And most…
PONEC – dance venue has Artistic Council
…Jatka78, KD Mlejn, Akropolis, X10 Theatre, Venuše ve Švehlovce... all of them and many others co-create the conditions for artists in our field. We especially value our partners in the regions, and we eagerly anticipate the TANEC PRAHA Festival in June. This event will showcase five instances of international co-production collaboration from the latter part of this season." Source: Ponec dance venue.
Spitfire Company, Temporary Collective and tYhle: Why are we leaving PONEC theatre?
…means the birth of new possibilities. Tereza Ondrová (Temporary Collective): We have decided to end our cooperation with PONEC and TANEC PRAHA in June 2024. Yesterday I thanked everyone who came to GEO and was with me during the moment when this one phase was concluded. We still have the Prague closing night of DUETS on May 14th and one more performance in the regions as part of the TANEC PRAHA festival.
Taneční aktuality / Czech Dance News is changing to Dance Context
…roundtables, informal debates with audiences, educational workshops, and seminars organized by the forum in the Czech and international contexts, at home and abroad. “In the beginning, the English version of Taneční aktuality / Czech Dance News served exclusively to publish translations of Czech reviews, news, interviews etc. into English, in order to inform the potential foreign reader about the happening…
Artists & Critics aiming for the same North Star?
In October 2023, Taneční Aktuality / Czech Dance News, organized a gathering at which it invited dance writers to examine to what extent dance review can be sustained as a media practice in today’s information landscape. We shared the idea that dance review plays a crucial role in acknowledging and promoting the evolution of dance as an art form. Shedding light on the richness of various dance forms…
A Fairytale About Power – What is happening in TANEC PRAHA?
…in it." (Quoted from Marta Ljubková's e-mail) Yvona Kreuzmannová's power is unusually great. She is one of the leading representatives of Czech dance abroad, thanks to the Czech Dance Platform and TANEC PRAHA festivals. Her voice has an equally strong influence on our political representation, with whom she often negotiates for better conditions for Czech professional dance. We can be glad that…
An Artwork About the Artwork?
…it flourished during the Romantic era and is commonly practised by writers and artists today. I was introduced to a similar approach for the first time in a workshop held in 2021 by Taneční Aktuality, featuring lecturers Hild Borchgrevink and Annete T. Pettersen. Two years later, during another of the magazine’s events, the issue suddenly came up again. Many questions were raised. Isn’t creating an artwork…
Call for papers for the new Dance Context Journal 2024: Dance in Public Space
After six issues of the Special Edition, Taneční aktuality is introducing a new format of its publication. Dance Context Journal, under the editorial leadership of Petra Dotlačilová and Zuzana Rafajová, is the direct successor to the Special Edition. Dance is no longer – and in fact has never been – an indoor activity, confined to the walls of the theatre. The first expressions of dance in society probably…
Launch of the Special Edition 2023 in Ostrava with British critic Jonathan Gray
…views and opinions of both Czech and foreign authors on the subject, and for the first time also presents a section of peer-reviewed studies. “The theme of the sixth annual Special Edition of Taneční aktuality seemed to request itself,” says Lucie Hayashi in the opening Editorial, and she continues: “We live in a society that ascribes the greatest value to information and words, however dance art…
“Friendship is a foundational part of criticism,” interview with Anette Therese Pettersen
I met Anette Therese Pettersen this spring at the international seminar Dance Criticism in a European Context, which Taneční aktuality organised with the Czech Dance Platform. Which areas of dance and theatre (or art) do you specialize in with your critical writing? I mostly write about contemporary dance and theatre and am especially interested in scenography and how movements relate to space. How…
Biennale Danza – Altered States in Venice #1
…location of the performance. After winning the Silver Lion in 2021, Ireland's Oona Doherty returns to Venice with Navy Blue. This show was also performed this June in Prague at the Tanec Praha festival (full review here). Pendulum, created by Australian dance artist Lucy Guerin together with composer and percussionist Matthias Schack-Arnott, consists of an installation of 39 pendulums and the choreographically…
Czech Dance News will host workshops for dance critics and cultural managers with personalities from the European professional arts media scene
…by the European Union through the National Recovery Plan. Applications: google forms Web: www.tanecniaktuality.cz/en FB: Czech Dance News IG: Taneční aktuality More info: https://www.tanecniaktuality.cz/en/projects/dance-and-performing-arts-criticism-in-europe/workshop-5-sustainability-of-dance-media/open-call-workshop-5 Medallions of the speakers: Jonathan Gray (London, UK) was editor of Dancing Times from…
Jan Martens and Oona Doherty at TANEC PRAHA - About Humanity, Doom and Hope
…difficult questions in public who often have a lot to say with their art. Written from performances on 19 June at the Hybernia Theatre and 22 June at the Archa Theatre, festival TANEC PRAHA. any attempt will end in crushed bodies and shattered bones Choreography: Jan Martens Dancers: Pierre Bastin, Georgia Boddez, Ty Boomershine, Truus Bronkhorst, Camilla Bundel, Jim Buskens, Zoë Chungong, Piet Defrancq,…
SYM-PHONIE MMXX - Unusual, unrelenting, unavoidable
…the world from Berlin, her current home base. The last visit to the Czech Republic by this petite lady, who recently celebrated a significant anniversary in her life, was in 2015 when her Impromptus opened Tanec Praha festival. Sasha Waltz's work is barely known to the general public in our country, none of the local dance companies has included her piece in their repertoire yet, and the Czech premiere was…
Czech Dance News together with the Czech Dance Platform will organize a discussion Dance Art Reflection
…artistic processes in the international MA programme Directing of Devised and Object Theatre. Petra Dotlačilová (CZ) is a dance writer and researcher, who regularly publishes reviews, articles and interviews on dance topics in Taneční aktuality, where she is the main editor of yearly Special Edition. She holds a BA in Italian Philology from the Charles University, a MA and a PhD from Dance Studies at the…
Czech Dance News stirred reflection on dance in Europe
The two-year project "Dance and Performing Arts Criticism in Europe", aimed at the development of dance criticism, successfully launched the European scope of Czech journalism. During these two years, the Czech editors collaborated with colleagues from Norway, namely Geir Lindahl from Performing Arts Hub Norway and critics Hild Borchgrevink and Anette Therese Pettersen from Performing Criticism Globally.…
J’ai pleuré avec les chiens – A Cry for Communal Transformation
…Nieto Audio text: Louise Hay Text (Française): Nayla Naoufal Photo and Video: Nicolas VanAchter & Stephanie Paillet Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants.
Taneční aktuality are launching a call for papers for Special Edition 2023: Dance and Words
…translation and authorisation stage will take place in April and May 2023, and typesetting and final proofreading will happen in summer 2023. The estimated publication date is September 2023. The 2023 Special Edition will be distributed across the Czech Republic and Europe via Taneční aktuality’s partner networks, Czech Centres etc. Project is supported by Ministry of Culture and Special Edition partners.
Carol Stampone & Rita Maria Muñoz Farias – Gemini or the dream catcher
…was right, I should have gone home to rest. Advice for all: always follow the indications of your horoscope! Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants.
La Caresse du Coma ft. Yolo – A Performative Search for a Kind of Happiness
…Bosak Technic and sound: Benjamin Delvalle Layout of the land: Anne Lise Le Gac and Anat Bosak Costumes: Elie Ortis Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants.
Ensaio para uma cartografia - Is this Feminism?
…Manager: Sérgio Azevedo Production: Casa Conveniente / Zona Não Vigiada Co-production: Teatro Nacional D. Maria II Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants.
Monument 0.10: The Living Monument – Furiously Slow Journey into the Darkness of Colour
…This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants. Monument 0.10: The Living Monument. Photo: Øystein Haara. Monument 0.10: The Living Monument. Photo: Øystein Haara. Monument 0.10:…
Dark Dynamite – A landscape of wonder and hidden pain
…Eikanger Gullaksen Music: Camilla Barratt-Due Light design: Anton Andersson Illustration: Tarje Eikanger Gullaksen Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants.
A Room by the Sea - A coffer full of sighs
…dance instructor Wang Ying-Ting Rehearsal Assistant: Hsu Hsin-Ying Commission by: Taipei Art Festival, Taiwan Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Playing Dance Writing, which took place at Oktoberdans Festival in Bergen. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants.
The Joys And Sorrows Of Dance Research
…Augustin Berger on whom he has been preparing his thesis thanks to Professor Brodská’s encouragement. The two-day program dedicated to dance research closed on Saturday with a round table anchored by Taneční aktuality. Participants raised the question of (not only) Czech dance research and its position among other humanities, and the presentation of outputs in the Czech Republic and abroad. The credibility…
The body confirms: you are here. The mind wants to travel
…is closed, and become a collective body, affecting and resonating. Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Writing About Dance (On Body And Mobility). The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at this festival.
Going with the flow
…takes on more meaning in this festival. The metaphor crystallises. Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Writing About Dance (On Body And Mobility). The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at this festival.
Heart Connection: a letter to Maria Nurmela
…Maria. Thank you for a lovely time, My kindest Marina Dubia Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Writing About Dance (On Body And Mobility). The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at this festival.
KoresponDance, Where Performing Corresponds with Participating
…comes in many forms - each showing us a different power of dance. Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Writing About Dance (On Body And Mobility). The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at this festival.
Regarding the unforeseen - On the dramaturgy of the unpredictable during KoresponDance
…everywhere; nourishing or even transcending our imaginary thinking. Editorial note: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Writing About Dance (On Body And Mobility). The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at this festival.
Open call: Playing Dance Writing
Apply to be one of the four writers who will participate in the seminar Playing Dance Writing happening in Bergen, Norway during Oktoberdans festival 20–24 October 2022. The project Dance and Performing Arts Criticism in Europe, a collaboration of Czech Dance News and Performing Arts Hub Norway, organizes a three-day seminar for emerging dance critics, which will address the practice and new forms of…
Insectum in… Prague – Movement Goofing Around from an Insect Perspective
…drop their inhibitions and, if the lecturers provided them with a safe space, they would really, really enjoy the insect perspective on life and the body. Written from the premiere on 8 June 2022, TANEC PRAHA, Ponec Theatre. Insectum in…Prague Choreography, performers: Tereza Ondrová, Silvia Gribaudi Inspired by: IN-SECTUM PROJECT by Sara Michieletto and Elisabetta Zavoli Translation: Kristina Soukupová
Transformations of the Dancing Body, 5th Special Edition of Taneční aktuality
…of translators and editors. I hope that thanks to this, our Special Edition will be successful among both Czech and foreign readers," concluded Lucie Hayashi. The fifth Special Edition of Taneční aktuality Transformations in Dancing Body will be published in early autumn 2022. A high-quality booklet with full-colour printing and cover photographs by Czech choreographer Anna Benhaková awaits you again.…
Call for papers for the conference on dance research
The Institute for Choreology of the Faculty of Music and Dance of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague announces a call for papers for an international conference Dance Research and its Institutional Background in the Contemporary Cultural and Social Context. The conference focuses on the issues of economic aspects of the existence and practice of dance and its research in historical and contemporary…
Czech Dance Platform is European
…in other countries.” The variety and diversity of dance venues was highlighted by many foreign professionals, as a value added to their festival experience. Finally, Vassiliou emphasized the importance of the Tanec Praha organisation, whose work he has been following on a long-term basis. He considers it a high-quality, well-developed organisation that has a unique way of working with artists - accompanying…
Open call WRITE/MOVE: Dance Writing Workshop on Body and Mobility
The project Dance and Performing Arts Criticism in Europe, a collaboration of Czech Dance News and Performing Arts Hub Norway, organizes a three-day seminar for emerging European dance critics and writers during KoresponDance Festival in the Czech Republic. Before the pandemic, dancers and dance writers were constantly on the move, touring or attending festivals and performances. After two years of…
Reflections on Dance Writing
…the common points internationally. We believe that dance deserves good dance writing and this debate could help to improve it", the organisers of the event add. For 2022, Czech Dance News and Tanec Praha agreed to share their experiences from organizing Dance Writing workshops and seminars during last year. With our partners Performing Arts Globally and Springback writers we plan an Open panel discussion…
Dance News‘ European breakthrough – first year of international project Dance and Performing Arts Criticism in Europe
…Europe - one half joined the workshop online, the other half arrived in Ostrava where they attended festival performances and post-show discussions between artists and audience members organised by Taneční aktuality (represented at the festival by Lucie Hayashi and Daniela Machová). Freda Fiala, who arrived from Vienna, described the workshop atmosphere: “Combining the experience of visiting a town…
Open call for professional dancers
…and creators: Johana Pocková, Sabina Bočková in co-operation with Jaro Viňarský, Lucia Kašiarova … and you? ☺ Music: Lukáš Palán Production: POCKetART z.s Co-production: Tanec Praha z.ú. / PONEC – divadlo pro tanec With the support of: Studio ALTA, Czech Dance Platform 2021 Who are we looking for? Professionals from the field of contemporary dance and physical theater, who would like to get involved…
Spatial geographies in a special festival edition Move Fest 2021
…The above text was written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at…
Three girls
…NOTE: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at…
red against blue and
…NOTE: This text is written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants. The resulting texts were written in response to productions at this…
ALL ARE GONE
…NOTE: This text was written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at…
There is nothing living in this room
…NOTE: The text was written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at…
The Cycle of a Flower Crown
…NOTE: This text was written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at…
small room
…NOTE: This text was written as part of an international writing workshop entitled Alternative Formats, aimed at developing alternative ways of writing about dance. The workshop was a collaboration between Taneční aktuality and Performing Criticism Globally and took place during Move Fest Ostrava 2021, kindly supported by EEA Grants, and the resulting texts were written in response to productions at…