DANCE FESTIVAL MALTA
DANCE FESTIVAL MALTA
DANCE FESTIVAL MALTA
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
PUERTO FLAMENCO (MALTA/SPAIN)
FARRUCA 5.0
8:45pm
7:00pm
LAST SPACE
FRANTICS DANCE (GERMANY)
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
ŻFIN MALTA (MALTA)
STAGE 1
8:00pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
BRENDA LEE GRECH (MALTA/UK)
I DO ME
8:15pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
MOVEO DANCE COMPANY (MALTA)
XLOKK
8:25pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
ALL ARTISTS
Q & R WITH DR. KATHRINA FARRUGIA KRIEL
9:05pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
DERIDA DANCE COMPANY (BULGARIA)
FR/ACT/US
8:30pm
7:15pm
HE/HIM…HE/SHE…THEY/THEM…
YADA DANCE COMPANY (MALTA)
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
LEA ELLUL SULLIVAN (MALTA)
FRAGMENTED
7:27pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
PK PROJECTS
AUTOPILOT
7:40pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
LUKE BUGEJA GAUCI (MALTA)
AMONG YOU
7:50pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
SPELLBOUND CONTEMPORARY BALLET (ITALY)
ASCENT
8:42pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
WANG RAMIREZ (FRANCE)
DIGILEGS
9:00pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
ALL ARTISTS
Q & R WITH DR. KATHRINA FARRUGIA KRIEL
9:20pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
ALL ARTISTS
Q & R WITH DR. KATHRINA FARRUGIA KRIEL
9:10pm
8:00pm
IŻ-ŻIFNA TAL-POETI
SARAH VELLA TRIO (MALTA)
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
SPELLBOUND CONTEMPORARY BALLET (ITALY)
FORMAMI
8:15pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
IVGI&GREBEN (HOLLAND)
OBJECT
8:30pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
FRANTICS DANCE COMPANY (GERMANY)
ORDINARY PEOPLE
8:50pm
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
SOL DANCE COMPANY (ISRAEL)
PISHPESH
8:30pm
6:00pm
LAST SPACE
FRANTICS DANCE (GERMANY)
Triton Fountain, Valletta
Freedom Square, Valletta
COMMUNITY DANCE PERFORMANCE (MALTA/ISRAEL)
URBAN SYMPHONIES
7:00pm
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
WANG RAMIREZ
FLAG
8:00pm
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
LALI AYGUADÉ
UNDERNEATH
8:15pm
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
ALL ARTISTS
Q & R WITH DR. KATHRINA FARRUGIA KRIEL
8:55pm

PROGRAMME 2023
Dance Festival Malta Day 1
27 July 2023 | 8pm, 8:20pm, 8:50pm, 9:10pm & 9:30pm
Valletta Campus Theatre VCT, Valletta
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Dance Festival Malta Day 2A
28 July 2023 | 7:00pm, 7:27pm, 7:40pm, 7:50pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
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Dance Festival Malta Day 2B
28 July 2023 | 8:30pm, 8:55pm, 9:05pm, 9:20pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
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Dance Festival Malta Day 3
29 July 2023 | 8:00pm, 8:20pm, 8:40pm, 9pm & 9:20pm
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
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PROGRAMME 2023
Following the Q&R session, join the artists at the official DFM networking hub
at The Undercroft Restaurant at Old Theatre Street, Valletta.
SAVE THE DATE
25 - 28 JULY 2024
ABOUT DFM
Dance Festival Malta is a multi-disciplinary festival that strives to cultivate a dance ecosystem in Malta by providing dance students and professionals with a platform for intense training and professional development. Spread over four days in July the festival will host a series of workshops, masterclasses and performances that welcome the richness of the universal language of dance cultures, featuring established international artists and choreographers. Through this varied programme, audiences and participants can be part of a unique festival that not only celebrates movement but aims to be a reference point where dancers forge links with the global dance community and encourages intercultural exchanges. Dance Festival Malta represents a re-examination of how we look at dance inviting you to share in a world of passion, movement and connection in Malta.
The festival has a wide range of activities that serve various objectives. One of its main goals is to accelerate the development of dance art on the island by providing support to both established and emerging talents in the field. This support can come in the form of commissioning independent dance productions, offering training and coaching opportunities, fostering international partnerships, providing residency programs, and curating dance-related activities.
By offering these opportunities, the festival aims to stimulate the creation and dissemination of dance within the culture. It focuses on increasing the knowledge and skills of dancers, choreographers, and creators of the performing art form. Workshops are conducted to explore creative interactions between artists and to popularize the performing dance scene in Malta, both locally and internationally.
Moreover, the festival plays a crucial role in enriching the cultural life of local communities, including tourism. It supports the development of international cooperation and promotes the cultural heritage of Malta through dance. By doing so, it contributes to the long-term strategies for the development of dance in the country.
Importantly, the festival recognizes the significance of the audience and strives to create a sense of community between the audience and the artists. This is achieved through interactive meetings, networking opportunities, and conversations that facilitate engagement and dialogue. Overall, the festival serves as a platform for fostering artistic growth, cultural exchange, and community-building, while also contributing to the promotion of Maltese dance both locally and abroad.
MASTERCLASSES 29 JULY 2023
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 16+ years | 29 July, 10am - 11:30am
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 29 July, 10am - 1pm
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 29 July, 2pm - 4pm
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 16+ years | 29 July, 2pm - 4pm
Dance Workshop 2 | 16+ years | 29 July, 4pm - 6pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta | 16+ years | 29 July | 3pm - 6pm
MASTERCLASSES 30 JULY 2023
VCT | All Ages | 30 July, 10:30am - 12:30am
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 30 July, 10am - 12pm
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 16+ years | 30 July, 10am - 12pm
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 30 July, 2pm - 3:30pm
Dance Workshop 1 | 16+ years | 30 July, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta | 16+ years | 30 July | 3pm - 6pm
MASTERCLASSES 27 JULY 2023
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 8-15 years | 27 July, 9am - 11am
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 8-15 years | 27 July, 9am - 10:30am
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 8-15 years | 27 July, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 8-15 years | 27 July, 11:15am - 12:45pm
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 8-20 years | 27 July, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 27 July, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 16+ years | 27 July, 3pm - 4:30pm
Sharon Sapienza Foundation, Naxxar | 16+ years | 27 July, 2pm - 4pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta | 16+ years | 27 July | 3pm - 6pm
MASTERCLASSES 28 JULY 2023
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 28 July, 10am - 12pm
Dance Workshop Studio 2 | 16+ years | 28 July, 10am - 12pm
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 28 July, 3pm - 5pm
Dance Workshop Studio 1 | 16+ years | 28 July, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Upper Barrakka Gardens | All Ages | 28 July, 5pm - 6:15pm
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta | 16+ years | 28 July | 3pm - 6pm

FRANCESCA ABELA TRANTER
From the 27th to the 30th of July 2023, Malta will come alive with an exhilarating celebration of dance, both international and local. During these four dynamic days, Dance Festival Malta will showcase the extraordinary diversity and adaptability of the art form.
Despite being only in its second year, DFM has quickly established itself as a prominent European festival in the field of dance and performing arts. People are intrigued and curious about the dance scene in Malta, and we are proud to offer a glimpse into its unique characteristics. DFM serves as a melting pot, bringing together individuals from all corners of the world to share, learn, perform, collaborate, and explore within our multicultural haven. This year's exhilarating performance program features works that are politically charged, visually striking, digitally integrated, aesthetically poetic, humorous, and executed with impeccable skill.
At Dance Festival Malta, we invite you to join us on this exhilarating journey, where movement and artistry converge to create unforgettable experiences. Get ready to be enthralled, inspired, and immersed in the world of dance.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

SANDRA MIFSUD
With this second edition, the festival builds upon the structure and groundwork established last year. It will be a four-day event featuring masterclasses, indoor and outdoor performances (with the outdoor performances being free of charge), and a free open movement session accessible to all at Barrakka Gardens. Artistic Director Francesca Tranter is dedicated to providing audiences with a curated selection of performances and workshops that are both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. The festival aims to offer opportunities for reflection and to explore life and movement from diverse perspectives. We are fortunate to be operating in a more favourable climate this year, with fewer uncertainties for artists travelling to and from Malta. However, our main concern has been coping with inflation, which has had a significant impact on our decision-making process. Nevertheless, we have persevered and successfully secured an incredible line-up of artists and works for our audiences to enjoy throughout this four-day event.
PROJECT COORDINATOR

FRANS AGIUS
Welcome to the 2nd Edition of Dance Festival Malta – an occasion to celebrate the medium of dance during 4 comprehensive days. Building from the energy, fruits, and efforts of last year, the festival gave a foundation to Malta-based dancers and artists to have a platform to showcase varied dance disciplines.
This year Dance Festival Malta will continue fostering dance students, professionals, and enthusiasts to experience quality masterclasses and workshops, as well as performances brought to us by national and international dancers.
The intention is to focus on inclusivity, diversity, and legacy. Therefore, I am very sure our mission to put Malta on the map as a point of reference for Dance in Europe is being achieved and is always our utmost priority for the agency. I hope that you experience the beauty and power of movement through this festival.
FESTIVALS MALTA CEO
FOREWORDS
MISSION & OBJECTIVES
The festival has a wide range of activities that serve various objectives. One of its main goals is to accelerate the development of dance art on the island by providing support to both established and emerging talents in the field. This support can come in the form of commissioning independent dance productions, offering training and coaching opportunities, fostering international partnerships, providing residency programs, and curating dance-related activities.
By offering these opportunities, the festival aims to stimulate the creation and dissemination of dance within the culture. It focuses on increasing the knowledge and skills of dancers, choreographers, and creators of the performing art form. Workshops are conducted to explore creative interactions between artists and to popularize the performing dance scene in Malta, both locally and internationally.
Moreover, the festival plays a crucial role in enriching the cultural life of local communities, including tourism. It supports the development of international cooperation and promotes the cultural heritage of Malta through dance. By doing so, it contributes to the long-term strategies for the development of dance in the country.
Importantly, the festival recognizes the significance of the audience and strives to create a sense of community between the audience and the artists. This is achieved through interactive meetings, networking opportunities, and conversations that facilitate engagement and dialogue.
Overall, the festival serves as a platform for fostering artistic growth, cultural exchange, and community-building, while also contributing to the promotion of Maltese dance both locally and abroad.
