DANCE ON! ECHOES OF A LIFE IN MOTION - DFM2026
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Public Call for Mature Dancers
Dance Festival Malta is proud to continue championing the visibility and creative power of the mature body in performance. As we step into the next chapter of this evolving initiative for 2026, we invite you to join us in celebrating experience, resilience, and the stories written through a life in motion.
We invite individuals aged 40 and above to participate in DANCE ON: Echoes of a Life in Motion, a generational performance project led by established Maltese dance artist and choreographer Dorian Mallia. This initiative honours the artistic richness, diversity, and lived experience of mature dancers and will culminate in a live theatre performance at Dance Festival Malta 2026 at the Manoel theatre in Valletta, Malta.
About the Commitment
Participants will take part in a ten-day creative process, engaging in movement exploration, embodied storytelling, and collaborative creation. Together with Dorian, you will develop work that celebrates the expressive potential of the ageing body. The process will conclude with a public performance, giving voice to intergenerational artistry at the heart of the festival.
Who Can Apply
We encourage applications from anyone aged 40+ with an interest in dance, whether you are a seasoned mover or returning to a practice you once loved. This project embraces inclusivity, diversity, and the belief that dance belongs to everybody.
How to Apply
Please click on the button below this form to submit the following information:
Name
Surname
Age
Your interest in the project
Dance background and experience (if any)
Email Address
Contact Number
Additional Information
Participation is free of charge. Please note that no remuneration is provided. This project is rooted in community-building, creative exploration, and the joy of movement.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Monday 16 February 2026, noon
Creative Process will be set two weeks prior to the performance
Performance Date: 25 July 2026
Join us as we celebrate the transformative power of dance and shine a renewed light on the mature dancing body. We look forward to moving, creating, and inspiring change together.
About Dorian Mallia
Dorian Mallia is a distinguished dance practitioner, choreographer, educator, and performer, and the founder and Artistic Director of Moveo Dance Company. He trained at JCDC (Malta) and the Central School of Ballet in London, earning a degree in Professional Dance and Performance, and later completed a Master’s in Performing Studies (Dance) at the University of Malta.
He has performed internationally with European Ballet (UK), RBR Dance Company (Italy), LaMov (Spain), Paganini Dance Company (Rome), and Mavinkhoodance (Singapore). Since founding Moveo in 2008, Dorian has led the company to national and international acclaim, earning awards such as the Premju Għall-Arti “Artist of the Year” (2018) and the Best Creative Enterprise Award.
His choreography has toured widely, and he remains active as an educator at the University of Malta and MCAST. His research contributions include published work in Breaking the Silence – Homosexuality in Maltese History. Dorian’s career spans performance, choreography, research, and mentorship, establishing him as a leading figure in contemporary dance in Malta and beyond.
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