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.
ZfinMalta Repertoire artistic direction of Paolo Mangiola with company dancers Lotta La Haye and Amber Van Veen (Netherlands)
Thursday, 25 July 2024 | 10:30am
The Dance Workshop Studio 2
This is a Project title.
Brilliant Bambino by Seifeddine Manai (France)
Thursday, 25 July 2024 | 10:30am
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
Contemporary Class by Sara Accettura (Italy)
Thursday, 25 July | 12:15pm
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
Classical Ballet by Sandra Salietti (Spain)
Thursday, 25 July | 12:30pm
The Dance Workshop Studio 2
This is a Project title.
Youth Dance Platform: Informal Studio Sharing
Thursday, 25 July 2024 | 2:15pm
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
Choreographic Workshop by Beatriz Mira (Portugal)
Thursday, 25 July 2024 | 9:00am
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
25 JULY 2024
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
Contemporary Dance - Dynamic Phrasing by Maciej Kuźmiński (Poland)
Friday, 26 July | 11:30am
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
Contemporary, Impro & Repertory by Giovanni Insaudo (Italy/Sicily)
Friday, 26 July | 2:00pm
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
Choreographic Workshop by Sandra Salietti (Spain)
Friday, 26 July | 09:30am
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
26 JULY 2024
Flavours of Hip Hop Contemporary Dance (Fusion of styles) by Seifeddine Manai (France)
Saturday, 27 July 2024 | 10:00am
The Dance Workshop Studio 2
This is a Project title.
Flamenco Workshop by Maria del Suarez La Chachi (Spain)
Saturday, 27 July | 10:00am
Sharon Sapienza Foundation
This is a Project title.
Contemporary Dance - Physical Theatre Exploration by Eliana Stragapede & Borna Babić (Brussels)
Saturday, 27 July | 11:45am
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
Alleyne Dance Masterclass by Kristina & Sadé Alleyne (UK)
Saturday, 27 July | 2:00pm
The Dance Workshop Studio 1
This is a Project title.
27 JULY 2024
Contemporary Dance (Kinetic approaches) by Silvija Musić and Endi Schroetter (Croatia)
Sunday, 28 July | 10:00am
The Dance Studio Workshop 1
This is a Project title.
Inclusive Workshop by Tamar Mayzlish (Israel)
Sunday, 28 July | 10:00am
Valletta Campus Theatre
This is a Project title.
Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam) Workshop by Moritz Zavan Stoeckle (Italy/Malta)
Sunday, 28 July | 10:00am
The Dance Workshop Studio 2
This is a Project title.
Choreographic Workshop by Diane Portelli (Malta)
Sunday, 28 July | 11:45am
The Dance Workshop Studio 2
This is a Project title.