An excellent concept, top-class acrobatics, masterful mime art, attractive ideas. These superlatives concerning the latest project of the leading circus group Losers Cirque Company were unfortunately not matched by its dramaturgy...
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Premiere of Veronika Knytlová and Jiří Havelka’s project Garsonky
The premiere of Garsonky, a ”kitchen duet“ by Jiří Havelka and Veronika Knytlová, will take place on 22 September 2019 in the small hall of the Archa Theatre.
Creative Cities’ international conference educates through art
The aim of the conference is to emphasise the importance of creativity in education, to formulate how it can increase one’s chances on the labour market...
Mário Radačovský: “It’s necessary to take risks, we can’t expect to be always successful.”
Mário Radačovský, a Slovak native and the current artistic director of the Brno National Theatre ballet, has been the head of the second biggest Czech company for five years.
Taneční Aktuality prepares Special Edition 2019
The Taneční aktuality editorial team is preparing a new issue of Taneční aktuality - Special Edition 2019, building upon last year’s pilot.
MEDA THE DANCER
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of its founder, Meda Mládková, the Kampa Museum prepared an extensive programme entitled Century of Meda Mládková, celebrating her incredible anniversary.
KORESPONDANCE 2019: SEVENTH EDITION OPENED WITH THE BANQUET
The international festival of contemporary dance, physical theatre and new circus, KoresponDance, has previously taken place in the Ždár nad Sázavou chateau and its immediate vicinity.
Eva Kröschlová, key figure of czech dance, has passed away
With deep grief we announce that Mrs Eva Kröschlová, an important figure of Czech dance culture, died on 10 July 2019 at the age of 92.
420PEOPLE’s new show Panthera is inpired by The Sapiens book
Panthera, the latest production of the independent company 420PEOPLE, is inspired by the Sapiens book outlining the history of humankind.
Professor Božena Brodská, founder of czech ballet historiography, has passed away
Prof Božena Brodská, nicknamed Bíba, passed away on Sunday, 23 June at the age of 96. Brodská had a major influence on the evolution of Czech ballet/dance historiography...
Ballet NdB: Summer ballet coctail 2019
After one-year absence, when Ballet NdB performed with Summer Ballet Cocktail in the historical courtyard of Špilberk Castle (30th August – 2nd September 2019), this year it returns to the space...
“When working on a new piece, I enjoy even the pre-première stress” says Marika Hanousková about her new role as Liberec Ballet’s Artistic Director
I met Marika Hanousková in one the Liberec theatre’s changing rooms, right after the reprise of Margaux Thomas‘ The Little Prince.
CIRK-UFF – JOY, HUMOUR AND HYPERBOLE IN LOCAL PRODUCTIONS
In late May, early June, Trutnov hosted the 9th international festival of new circus Cirk-UFF, subtitled Australian Edition this year
25 YEARS OF DANCE CENTRE PRAGUE
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Dance Centre Prague, one of the capital’s dance conservatories.
Marika Hanousková to become head of Liberec ballet in August
Marika Hanousková, the current member, director and choreographer of the Liberec ballet company will become its new head this August. She succeeds Alena Pešková...
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