We invite you again to dance with dancers and researchers from all around the world – and especially Ukraine – in Carpathian mountains.
Manifesto
The very word “Ukraine” has a strong relation to “border”. “Borderland”. So it’s pretty natural to meet at the Carpathian mountains, close to the western border of Ukraine. To explore the outlines of the future.
Interestingly, the space which will host us this time, is an “art-residency”. For us, this highlights the research aspect of what we do, compared to the “social” and “entertaining” functions of a CI festival.
The situation of war we are now in Ukraine brings a lot of complexity, ruining the common role of CI as a bubble. Complexity — or even knottiness — has become unavoidable. And rather than retreat from it, we choose to lean in. We see CI not just as a dance, but as a tool for navigating the tangled layers of now.
We invite the global CI community to join us for three reasons:
- 1. The Carpathians are a relatively safe place — for both Ukrainian dancers to breathe out, and for people travelling as well.
- 2. Ukrainian male dancers cannot leave the country, and after years of separation, we deeply want to meet.
- 3. There is something subtle and potent in our shared presence — something that could matter for the future of CI itself.
Confirmed teachers
Kate Taranova
Alex Postnikov
Inna Postnikova
Open call for teachers!
Are you a teacher? There are still slots and we invite you to join the festival, let’s talk!
MEETING IN THE MOUNTAINS
What is planned?
More about the venue
One of the rare places with combination of incredible nature, cozy accomodation, easy access, nice studio and great dancing space. And a great vibe of creativity, research, playfulness and relaxing. We are proud to have this space.
14th Dancefulness festival
Dancefulness is a community project. And each year either the organizers team changes, or the venue. Looks like we trained ourself for changes. Alas, we’re never trained enough )
Around 100 participants gather every year since 2009. We don’t hope to see as many this season. But that’s important.
Probably, you’re not able to come, but really support the idea? We do have a need in resources, to be able to provide as many scholarship places to Ukrainian dancers. Any input is valuable – probably sharing the word, or donating some money.
Support Dancefulness
But better come, if you can! 🙂
Prices
- Festival participation: 170 eur (before June 1), 230 eur after June 1
- Accommodation :
FROM 30 eur for place to sleep, in own tent
TO 120 Euro for a room in authentic house, 2-3 people in a room
(and some more options inbetween, we’ll try to explain in details later)
- Food: Starting from cooking on your own, to pre-ordering breakfast / lunch / dinner. Cooking once what you want, and ordering 2-times-a-day will be around 60 eur.