InfoAll the performances during the Polish Dance Platform 2010 are open for the audience. We do not pre-sell tickets. Tickets (at the price of 5 PLN, Polish Dance Theatre 10 PLN) will be available for an hour before each show in front of its venue. Venues Jadwiga MajewskaDance critic and theoretician, graduate of Jagiellonian University in Cracow in religion sciences (her major interest was the relationship between art and religiousness in the period of Modernism, and her fascination - the spiritual sources of bodily activity). Jadwiga is publishing regularly in major Polish theatre papers such as “Teatr” and “Didaskalia” as well as in “Tygodnik Powszechny”. The member of Dance Critics Association; a program advisor for the cultural channel of Polish TV Culture Channel.  Tadeusz KornaśLecturer at the Theater Department of the Jagiellonian University. In 1997-2009 author of “Didaskalia” Theater Paper (in 2004-2008 editor in chief). His interests focus on the Polish theater of the 20th and 21st century, especially on the "alternative" theater, situated on the fringes of mainstream artistic practices. It was central to his books: “Włodzimierz Staniewski and the Center for Theater Practices Gardzienice” (2004) and “Between Anthropology and Theatre.  Janusz MarekAs cultural animator he co-created many artistic projects in Warsaw and was involved in international cultural cooperation. Since 1992 Janusz is curating performing arts program at the Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw, since 2003 involved also in the artistic projects of the Art and Contemporaneity Foundation. He graduated from the Department of Polish Philology at the University of Warsaw majoring in Theater Studies. In the 70s he was an animator of the “young theater movement”. Jadwiga MajewskaDance critic and theoretician, graduate of Jagiellonian University in Cracow in religion sciences (her major interest was the relationship between art and religiousness in the period of Modernism, and her fascination - the spiritual sources of bodily activity). Jadwiga is publishing regularly in major Polish theatre papers such as “Teatr” and “Didaskalia” as well as in “Tygodnik Powszechny”. The member of Dance Critics Association; a program advisor for the cultural channel of Polish TV Culture Channel. She gives lectures and workshops on dance history and theory, and the discourse of art criticism. Together with Joanna Szymajda she has co-authored “The Report on the State of Dance in Poland” commissioned for Polish Cultural Congress 2009 and is currently working on a book devoted to the presentation of the Polish dance scene and its promotion abroad (to be published in late 2010 in English by the Theater Institute). She has worked as a juror before, at several dance festivals, including the Baltic Movement Contest 2009. She is currently working on an anthology of texts devoted to contemporary dance which will include both Polish and foreign contributions. Tadeusz KornaśLecturer at the Theater Department of the Jagiellonian University. In 1997-2009 author of “Didaskalia” Theater Paper (in 2004-2008 editor in chief). His interests focus on the Polish theater of the 20th and 21st century, especially on the "alternative" theater, situated on the fringes of mainstream artistic practices. It was central to his books: “Włodzimierz Staniewski and the Center for Theater Practices Gardzienice” (2004) and “Between Anthropology and Theatre. Two strands of Polish Alternative Theatre” (2007). He was a co-organizer of the scholarly session devoted to Jerzy Grotowski (“Grotowski: Loneliness in theater”), which took place in 2009 at the Jagiellonian University and the Theater Academy in Krakow. Except for theater, his interests include broadly conceived performative arts and dance. As a researcher he has attached particular importance to the place of theater in the cultural and social context. He studied extensively the relationships between theater and philosophy, religion or history. These explorations led to write an anthology, co-authored with Grzegorz Niziołek, titled “Forefather's Eve. From Wyspianski to Grzegorzewski” (1999) and a number of press publications and articles in edited volumes. In his pedagogical work, his research found reflection in a series of monographic lectures devoted to “the journey as a theater construct” and “contemporary theater searches”. In 2009 he published the book “Spectacle for Angels. Spectacle for the World”, which is a selection of dialogues and texts on theater and its “metaphysics”, written over the last several years. Janusz MarekAs cultural animator he co-created many artistic projects in Warsaw and was involved in international cultural cooperation. Since 1992 Janusz is curating performing arts program at the Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw, since 2003 involved also in the artistic projects of the Art and Contemporaneity Foundation. He graduated from the Department of Polish Philology at the University of Warsaw majoring in Theater Studies. In the 70s he was an animator of the “young theater movement”. In the 80s he was employed at cultural institutions administered by Ochota District Council (Warsaw) and at the student club “Stodola”, where he organized performing arts shows; at that time he also contributed in the experimental Artistic Cooperative “THEAT”. Between 1987-92 he worked at the Art Center “Studio”. He has run numerous seminars on Polish theater (on theater festivals in Edinburgh and Avignon, at ICA London and theater schools in St. Petersburg and Mexico City). He co-created the presentations of Polish art at international events (e.g. in Munich and Glasgow). For nearly ten years he taught at the Department of Polish Culture and the Institute for Polish Culture at the University of Warsaw. He is the author and organizer of all the editions of International Action Art Meetings “CROSSROADS” (organized in Warsaw since 1994) and Off Theater Review. Both of these festivals have so far been presenting some of the most interesting phenomena bordering on theater, contemporary dance and visual arts (such as the work of Pina Bausch, Meredith Monk, or Kazuo Ohno ). Since many years he has been involved in the work of IETM network, and since June this year he is a director of the Social Commission for Dance at the Culture Bureau of the City of Warsaw. He has authored many publications on theater and contemporary dance. Winner of numerous awards, including the TKT Competition Award in 1987 and the Belgian Crown Medal in 1999. In 1998 nominated for the prestigious “Polityka's” Passport award. RegistrationPolish Dance Platform is not only a presentation of selected dance productions – it is also a place for exchanging information and ideas about dance, its present state and its future direction. As Organizers, we would like it to serve as a platform for the meeting of various circles of the Polish dance community - not only artists themselves, but also critics, managers, and the audience. In order to obtain an accreditation card, one needs to fill in a registration form (for professionals wishing to attend PDP) and send it to the provided address by 10th September 2010. We are looking forward to your applications! HotelThe exclusive partner of the Polish Dance Platform 2010offering rooms at special rates is NH Hotel. Please title your hotel booking "Polish Dance Platform" in order to receive special rates! 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Polish Dance Platform 2010Dear All, The upcoming edition of Polish Dance Platform was born out of the need to present the achievements of the Polish dance community in Poland and abroad. During the project's last edition, which took place in Poznan in October 2008, we presented a program of fourteen shows selected in a vote by the festival's Jury. The works presented stirred interest among international curators and for the local dance community the whole event turned out a perfect occasion to meet and exchange artistic experiences. Richer in experience after the last edition of Polish Dance Platform and encouraged by its warm reception, we are happy to inform you that the preparations for another edition of the festival, planned to take place in Poznan between 7th - 10th October 2009, have just begun. As last time, the organizers are ZAMEK Culture Center and Art Stations Foundation (residing in Old Brewery). Our wish is to create in Poznan a space for the presentation of the best dance performances produced in Poland within the last two years. But let us remember that Polish Dance Platform is not only a presentation of dance productions – it is also a place for exchanging information and ideas about dance, its present state and its future direction. As Organizers, we would like it to serve as a platform for the meeting of various circles of the Polish dance community - not only artists themselves, but also critics, managers, and the audience. Thus, next to the performances program we will propose a series of structured meetings devoted to the condition of contemporary dance – discussion panels, workshops and meetings with international guests. Following the suggestions reaching us from the dance community after the Platform's last edition, we have decided to change the selection procedure. This time the qualification process will be divided into two stages – first a pre-selection of the received materials and then a preview of the chosen performances by the members of our expert Jury: Jadwiga Majewska (independent dance critic), Tadeusz Kornaś (“Didaskalia”), Janusz Marek (Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle). In order to take part in Polish Dance Platform 2010 a candidate needs to get familiar with the new regulations, fill in a registration form (search in the bookmark “Registration”) and send it attached to the materials which will present his or her performance to us by 31th March 2010. All the year our experts will be traveling through the country and watching selected performances live. The Jury of Polish Dance Platform will present its verdict on 15th July 2010. Starting from now, we are waiting for your applications. We would also like to encourage you to add information about new dance events, premieres and festivals to the calendar of events at the Polish Dance Platform website. We are looking forward to your applications and to meeting you in Poznań! Organizers
"Zamek" Culture Centre“Zamek” Culture Centre in Poznań is one of the largest and most dynamic institutions of its kind in Poland. Its programme encompasses all artistic disciplines: visual arts, music, film, literature, theatre, dance and artistic education. In the unique spaces of the Castle we organize meetings, exhibitions, concerts, film retrospectives, theatre performances, workshops; we also perform excellently as producers of major open-air events. An area that gains more and more prominence in our program is the contemporary dance theatre, which enjoys immense popularity throughout Europe. From 2003 to 2006, CK “Zamek” was the Polish partner to the Trans Danse Europe project, which consisted in an exchange of dance theatre companies and choreographers between nine dance festivals and cultural centers from France, Belgium, Island, Slovenia, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic and Poland. The artists assumed artistic residency at different centers, where they prepared pieces later presented in all partner towns. In 2003, “Zamek” held residency for the French company Rialto Fabrik Nomade (who showed their performance in Poznań a year later). Within the TDE framework, “Zamek” presented also: a piece prepared by the outstanding Belgian choreographer Karine Pontier, and performed by Czech artists (2004), “Kilka błyskotliwych spostrzeżeń” [Several Witty Observations] by Dada Theatre, “We are all Marlene Dietrich FOR” by Iceland Dance Company, “Helium” by the Belgian Compagnie Mossoux-Bonte, “Moment’’ by Magdalena Reiter (all in 2005), “Flow” and “Lucid Dreaming” by the Finnish Nomadi Productions, as well as “AlineAlone” by Granhoj Dans from Denmark (2006). From 2006 to 2009, we co-organized (with Nuova Foundation) “The Spring Festival”, whose concept was to present the most interesting adaptations of “The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky. We saw “Sacre du Printemps” by Compagnie Heddy Maalem (2006); “Haru No Saiten. Un Sacre du Printemps” choreographed by Carlotta Ikeda and Ko Murobushi, performed by Compagnie Ariadone of Bordeaux (2007); “Sacre”, Stravinsky’s multimedia interpretation by Klaus Obermaier and Ars Electronica Futerlab (2008); “The Rite of Spring” choreographed by Emanuel Gat, performed by Emanuel Gat Dance and “Chant de courses”, in Cie Sulvie Guillermin’s interpretation. We are co-organizing Polish Dance Platform since 2008. Old Brewery New Dance Program / Art Stations Foundation by Grażyna KulczykStary Browar Nowy Taniec is a multileveled dance project run by Art Stations Foundation since October 2004. Its mission is to popularize and to promote the art of dance, especially its avant-garde trends (conceptual choreography, performance art, body art, multimedia and visual arts combined with stage and body based works) and next to it (or even first of all) to support a development of Polish choreography by turning Stary Browar Art Center into a regular “creation space” – first in Poland workspace - the meeting point of international and Polish artists and a platform of artistic dialogue, research and exchange of experiences. Following the mission of the project, since the very opening Stary Browar Nowy Taniec introduces and supports young Polish artists. Beginning of 2006 the very first in Poland residency program for young choreographers – Solo Project – has been created providing each year three young artists with a scholarship and offering them not only financial help but first of all a space for work, artistic coaching and professional production & promotion support. With the aim of supporting development of Polish choreography, a series of coaching projects for young professionals has been started in 2007 and developed into Alternative Dance Academy project bringing together international choreographers and Polish artists for a week composition research. In the space of six years, nearly 20 contemporary dance spectacles have been created with production support from Art Stations Foundation. Since 2008 Stary Browar is hosting also Polish Dance Platform organized together with City Center of Culture The Castle. In 2008 Art Stations Foundation became an associated member of Aerowaves network and joined European Dancehouse Network (EDN) as a founding member. From June 2010, together with 18 partners from the whole Europe, the foundation opened modul-dance EU program that for next 4 years will bring to Stary Browar many international residents and will create another production possibilities (also for Polish artists). With its general interest in art of choreography, its creative process and in discussion on contemporary dance, its history, theory and future, program Stary Browar Nowy Taniec makes Stary Browar a unique spot on a map of Polish dance – a place where conscious, open-minded and adventurous dance audience becomes a challenging partner for contemporary (not only young) choreographers. What a place and atmosphere for a development of contemporary dance! Art Stations Foundation by Grażyna Kulczyk Anna Hryniewiecka Joanna Leśnierowska Agata Mazur Agata Barełkowska Joanna Przygońska Joanna Przygońska |
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