Slovak Dance Platform
The Slovak Dance Platform is a showcase festival aimed at presenting the current work on the
domestic contemporary dance scene in a comprehensive manner. Its goals are to enhance the
visibility and distribution of Slovak dance abroad, expand opportunities for international
residencies and collaborations for Slovak creators, and enable the professional evaluation of
the season’s quality. The showcase is primarily intended for international promoters (curators,
dramaturges, directors of dance centers, theaters, and festivals, critics), as well as dramaturges
and managers of Slovak cultural centers.
domestic contemporary dance scene in a comprehensive manner. Its goals are to enhance the
visibility and distribution of Slovak dance abroad, expand opportunities for international
residencies and collaborations for Slovak creators, and enable the professional evaluation of
the season’s quality. The showcase is primarily intended for international promoters (curators,
dramaturges, directors of dance centers, theaters, and festivals, critics), as well as dramaturges
and managers of Slovak cultural centers.
The Slovak Dance Platform (STP) was initiated by four organizations: the Bratislava in
Movement Association, PLAST, the Association of Contemporary Dance, and the Theater
Institute. The first edition took place online in May 2021 due to the pandemic.
It is a selective biennial showcase where artists can submit works from their current repertoire
that premiered in the past two years. From the submitted projects, a professional
dramaturgical board composed of Slovak and international experts selects a final program of 9
to 11 works. The accompanying and working program allows for a more comprehensive
presentation of the entire spectrum of the Slovak dance scene through presentations,
discussions, and networking opportunities. The performance program is also open to the
broader cultural public and local media.
Movement Association, PLAST, the Association of Contemporary Dance, and the Theater
Institute. The first edition took place online in May 2021 due to the pandemic.
It is a selective biennial showcase where artists can submit works from their current repertoire
that premiered in the past two years. From the submitted projects, a professional
dramaturgical board composed of Slovak and international experts selects a final program of 9
to 11 works. The accompanying and working program allows for a more comprehensive
presentation of the entire spectrum of the Slovak dance scene through presentations,
discussions, and networking opportunities. The performance program is also open to the
broader cultural public and local media.
The second edition of STP was held from 1 to 4 June 2023, and the third edition is planned
for 29 May to 1 June 2025.
for 29 May to 1 June 2025.
More information can be found at www.danceplatform.sk
1 – 4 June 2023 / Slovak Dance Platform (danceplatform.sk)
- Second edition of the national contemporary dance showcase intended for
international professionals, and the first one held live. - 9 works in the main program and 2 in the accompanying program. 3 networking
platforms, 2 discussions, and presentations of the Slovak scene. 23 international
professionals (from 10 countries) and 54 Slovak accredited professionals.
26 – 28 May 2021
- Due to the pandemic, the event was rescheduled from November 2020 and ultimately
held only as an online event. - First Edition of the national contemporary dance showcase intended for international
professionals. - Over one week, on-demand streamed video recordings of 11 works in the main
program and 3 performances in the accompanying program. Interviews with the
creators of the performances conducted by international professionals. Two live-
streamed discussions with Slovak creators. 3 short films showcasing important spaces
for the dance scene in Slovakia. 78 international professionals (from 23 countries) and
60 Slovak accredited professionals.