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Open Call: Young Creatives in Motion 2025

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Updated: Dec 4, 2024

Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF) is thrilled to announce the upcoming edition of Young Creatives in Motion!

Photo credit: Darrin Żammit Lupi

This initiative invites dance school groups across Malta to participate in an exciting program designed to inspire and showcase young dancers. MIAF is dedicated to providing a professional platform for aspiring performers from diverse dance genres, aiming to discover and nurture emerging talent and creativity among young dancers and choreographers.

The program strives to:

  • Increase access to dance.

  • Raise artistic standards.

  • Enhance career progression opportunities for young creatives nationwide.

  • Support the teachers and leaders shaping Malta's dance community.

 

8 groups will be selected and scheduled on 2 separate events with 4 groups assigned to each event:

 

Performance 1 on Tuesday 17th June at 8PM

Rehearsal on Monday 16th June  - 1hr will be assigned to each group between 9AM – 8PM

Performance 2 on Wednesday 18th June at 8PM

Rehearsal on Tuesday 17th June  - 1hr will be assigned to each group between 9AM – 8PM

 

Selected groups will receive a 10-minute music recording to choreograph.

The music will be performed live by professional musicians during the event.

 


Event Information:

  • Eligible Age Group: 15–20 years.

  • Venue: Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Malta.

  • Stage Dimensions: 8m x 8m (length x width).

  • Commission Fee: €500 (excluding VAT).

  • Application Deadline: 30th January 2025, by noon.

  • Performance Date & Time : refer to schedule above

  • Rehearsal Dates: refer to schedule above

  • Rehearsal with Musicians: refer to schedule above

 

Application Requirements: Please include the following information in your application:

  1. Name of Dance School/Organisation.

  2. Name of Dance Leader.

  3. Name of Choreographer.

  4. Number of dancers (include their names).

  5. A video link showcasing recent choreographic work (maximum 3 minutes).

  6. Name of signatory on contract

  7. VAT Number (corresponding with invoice once issued)

How to Apply: Submit your application via email to Neil Zerafa, Festival Manager, at neil.zerafa@festivals.mt no later than 30th January 2025, by noon.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of Maltese dance artists!

 

Watch our previous iterations of 'Young Creatives in Motion' below. 2023:

2024:


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