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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

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    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

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    Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta

    ALL ARTISTS

    Q & R WITH DR. KATHRINA FARRUGIA KRIEL

    9:20pm

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    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

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    Teatru Manoel, Valletta

    ALL ARTISTS

    Q & R WITH DR. KATHRINA FARRUGIA KRIEL

    8:55pm

PROGRAMME 2023

Valletta Campus Theatre VCT, Valletta

Dance Festival Malta Day 1

27 July 2023 | 8pm, 8:20pm, 8:50pm, 9:10pm & 9:30pm

Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta

Dance Festival Malta Day 2A

28 July 2023 | 7:00pm, 7:27pm, 7:40pm, 7:50pm

Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta

Dance Festival Malta Day 2B

28 July 2023 | 8:30pm, 8:55pm, 9:05pm, 9:20pm

Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta

Dance Festival Malta Day 3

29 July 2023 | 8:00pm, 8:20pm, 8:40pm, 9pm & 9:20pm

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Dance Festival Malta Day 4

30 July 2023 | 6pm, 8pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm & 9:05pm

Dance Festival Malta Day 1

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

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

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

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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Dance Festival Malta Day 4

Dance Festival Malta Day 4

30 July 2023 | 6pm, 8pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm & 9:05pm

Teatru Manoel, 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

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

Call for Applications

Malta Based Dance Artist

(Closed)

Closed

Youth Dance Platform

8-20 Years - Submission Deadline 20 May 2023

Global Call for Performers

Submission Deadline 20 May 2023

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.

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WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES

Following the Q&R session, join the artists at the official DFM networking hub

at The Undercroft Restaurant at Old Theatre Street, Valletta. 

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