FEET FORWARD FESTIVAL

Scapes of Landscape

Movement performance with masks about imagination, diversity, and encounters with unknown worlds

adapted for blind and low-vision spectators

tYhle (CZ)

Embark on a journey to a land inhabited by wondrous creatures, where humor, closeness, and difference create their own rules for coexistence.

The production Scapes of Landscape invites you into a world of fantastical creatures living their mysterious and poetic lives. The international movement theatre collective tYhle works with original masks and physical theatre, opening up space for imagination, playfulness, and mutual understanding.

The creators draw loose inspiration from the archetypal motif of a journey, during which the traveller encounters unknown beings and gradually discovers their way of being. The performance explores the coexistence of different forms of life and sensitively addresses themes of closeness, difference, and the shared experience of the world.

The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with an interactive prologue. Through materials, space, and the landscape of imaginary creatures, the audience will be sensorially introduced to the world of the performance. The performance itself will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will last approximately one hour. After it ends, visitors will be able to return to the introductory installation. The entire event will last a maximum of two hours and will end no later than 12:00 p.m.

 

Recommended age: 6+; suitable also for blind and low-vision spectators
Duration: 50 min performance + 30 min interactive introduction

open to the public: 30 September

 

Performers: AZA Entities, Lukáš Karásek, Margaryta Lebedzeva, Marie Svobodová, Orkun Türkmen, Lucie Vrbíková
Masks, costumes, scenography: Magdaléna Vrábová
Choreography: Alica Minar
Music: Ursula Sereghy
Adaptation for the visually impaired: Katarína Bakošová, Hana Šimková
Lighting design: Judita Mejstříková
Technical support: Matouš Ondra
Collective creation facilitation: Daniela Voráčková
Production management: Věra Halamásková, Ludmila Šindlerová
Photography: Matouš Ondra, Michal Vasiľ, Tammy Chang

Production: tYhle
Co-production: Švestkový Dvůr
Co-production of adaptation: Feet Forward Festival
Partners: MOVE Ostrava, Alfred ve dvoře, DanceConnected
Residencies: Studio ALTA, Cirqueon, Truhlárna, Umělecká kolonie Bastion IV Josefov
Financially supported by: Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, City of Prague
Acknowledgement: Aleš Vancl – the best chef, participants of the circular art symposium from VŠVU Bratislava (FortArt, z.s. – Circular Centre Jaroměř), Sean Henderson, Romana Packová, Jakub Liška, art re use

dissplay

Dance performance about social media, self-presentation, and the search for one's identity in the digital world

tactic / Tereza Lenerová & Jitka Sara Páníková (CZ)

Every post, every story, every photo. The world has turned into a showcase of our best selves. But who are we without the image we so carefully curate for others?

Dissplay is a dance journey by Jitka Sara Páníková and Tereza Lenerová that dives into the world of social media, self-presentation, and constant sharing. It asks how deeply we are caught up in the pressure of our surroundings, trapped in the digital world, and driven by the desire to be seen without losing ourselves.

With humor, perspective, and sensitivity, it explores themes of identity, self-perception, and the influence of the digital environment on our daily lives. She invites us to slow down for a moment, stop worrying about how we look on the outside, and start noticing what's happening on the inside. Perhaps we'll discover that the greatest relief comes the moment we stop trying to fit in. And that the world is actually quite funny when we allow ourselves to make fun of it—and, above all, of ourselves.

 

Recommended age: 12+
Duration: 45 min + discussion

open to the public and schools: 1 October

 

Choreography, concept, performance: Tereza Lenerová, Jitka Sara Páníková
Music: Chalupski
Dramaturgy: Maja Hriešik
Dramaturgical collaboration: Linda Dušková
Costume design: Marjetka Kurner Kalous
Lights: Patrik Sedlák

Co-production: ARCHA+
Production: Veronika Ilíková
With support from: Tanec Praha z.ú. / PONEC - Theatre for Dance, Studio Truhlárna, Johan z.s. / Moving Station Plzeň, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, City of Prague, Nová síť, Norwegian Funds, Rezi.dance Komařice, Studio ALTA, Studio Dance Perfect, Balada SITE, with support of the project Micro and Macro Dramaturgies in Dance within the EU Creative Europe programme

mumblu

Performative installation for young children and their caregivers about transforming a shared space into a living, poetic landscape

ARTEFACTOS BASCOS / Ieltxu Ortueta (BR, ESP)

Embark on a journey into a world of fleeting imaginary landscapes that emerge and transform right before the eyes of those who inhabit them.

mumblu is a performance for early years that invites children to observe, imagine, and create together. From an empty space, a living, poetic installation gradually takes shape, transforming through the actions of its visitors.

Large sheets of silver paper, water, blue cellophane, and shades of blue create a shared universe in which new images, shapes, and landscapes take form. The space is constantly changing and reinventing itself through presence, play, and mutual interaction.

The performance is intended for children and their accompanying adults. Everyone is an important part of the shared creative experience.

 

Recommended age: 0–4 years, suitable also for deaf audiences
Duration: 40 min

open to the public: 1 October

 

Creation, performance and space: Ieltxu Ortueta
Original Sound: Gil Fuser
Lighting design consulting: Wagner Antônio, Guilherme Mascharenhas

Production: Sendero Cultural / Adryela Rodrigues & Artefactos Bascos

BATU

Interactive movement performance for children, in which lines, paths, and shapes come together to form a collective work of art

ARTEFACTOS BASCOS / Ieltxu Ortueta (BR, ESP)

Join, add, unite, group, assemble, collect and also meet are some of the meanings of the Basque verb BATU. Etymologically the verb comes from BAT, which means ONE.

The BATU performance is based on experimentation with straight lines and their multiplication. Together with the children, they create unique worlds in which play, creativity, and interaction come together to form a one-of-a-kind shared experience.

BATU is a great game of lines, paths, intersections, spaces, maps, structures, combinations, and discoveries. A simple rectangle gives rise to a space for drawing, folding, connecting, composing, and building. A space that invites collaborative creation, curiosity, and the joy of discovery.

A collective happening for the whole family.

 

Recommended age: 5–6 years, suitable also for deaf audiences
Duration: 50 min

open to the public and schools: 2 October

 

Creation, performance and space: Ieltxu Ortueta
Original Sound: Gil Fuser

Production: Produção Sendero Cultural / Adryela Rodrigues & Artefactos Bascos

Keep it safe

Moving performance in which the audience becomes part of a shared journey through rules, chaos, and the adventure hidden within the crowd

React Public Performances (SE, FR)

People gather in one place. They enjoy each other's company, look forward to the fun, and wait to see what will happen. And somewhere in the crowd, people in yellow jackets are running around, keeping everything under control. Or are they?

An interactive, mobile performance by the React Public Performances troupe invites you on a shared journey through space. Using dance, movement, a rope, a whistle, and a few traffic cones, they create new situations and ways of being together.

The performers play with the flow of the crowd, group dynamics, and the boundary between organization and chaos. What happens when someone leads us? And what if suddenly no one is sure where to go? But whatever you do, DO NOT TOUCH THE ROPE!

The performance opens up space for collective movement, collaboration, and play in a safe environment. The audience becomes part of a living choreography.

 

Recommended age: 7–11 years
Duration: 45 min

open to the public and schools: 2 October

 

Choreography and performance: Annu Ronkainen, Alex Nagy, Anton Lejon, Rodrigo Vilarinho, Oriane Paras, Tiina Lehtimäki

With support of: Swedish Arts Council
The Czech presentation is produced in collaboration with MOVE Ostrava

Additional information: Outdoor performance – in case of light rain, please bring raincoats. In case of severe bad weather, an indoor version is available.

So, is this forbidden?

A physical theatre performance about rules and commands — their meaning, and their absurdity

Jazmína Piktorová, Markéta Stránská, Tomáš Janypka (CZ)

Explore the fascinating world of rules and prohibitions, where every step along the edge opens up space for freedom and surprise.

Imagine the moment just before crossing into the forbidden—or just beyond what is fully allowed. This boundary shifts with age, environment, upbringing, and the times we live in. The performance explores a range of actions from the mildly inappropriate to the strictly forbidden, playfully blurring the lines between them. The game of prohibition and freedom becomes a space for inspiration and learning mutual respect.

The creative team draws on experience in inclusive dance, performance, and live music to bring young audiences closer to the concept of personal freedom—through movement, humor, and sound.

 

Recommended age: 7–11 years
Duration: 50 min

open to the public: 3 October

 

Concept, creation, performance: Jazmína Piktorová, Markéta Stránská, Tomáš Janypka
Music and sound design: Pasi Mäkelä
Dramaturgy: Maja Hriešik
Set design, costumes and graphic design: Vendula Tomšů
Lighting design: Zuzana Režná
Process mentor: Václav Kalivoda
Production: Anna Gazdíková & ZDRUHESTRANY
Co-production: Plum Yard Malovice
Artistic research coaching: Benjamin Richter, Jean Gaudin

Partners: Centrum for Choreographic Development SE.S.TA, TELOCVIČŇA – Residency Centre for Dance, PLAST – Platform for Contemporary Dance, Moving Station Plzeň, REZI.DANCE Komařice, Plum Yard Malovice, Alfred ve dvoře Theatre
This project is financially supported by the EU through the National Recovery Plan, the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the Prague City Council, the City of Brno, the City of Pilsen, the South Bohemian Region, the State Culture Fund of the Czech Republic, and with the support of the International Visegrad Fund within the Performing Artists Residency programme, Nová síť z. s. and the organisation Johan, z. ú.

The Lion’s Den for Young Audiences

A dance performance with live music about media, manipulation, and the influence of information, taking place directly in schools.

POCKETART (CZ)

Who leads and who follows? And how can we tell when entertainment turns into manipulation?

The Lion’s Den is an entertaining, captivating, and at the same time urgent dance duet for young audiences. Two performers and live music explore the themes of media, social networks, and the influence of information on our everyday decision-making. Through movement, gestures, and a shared experience, the piece invites us to reflect on how the content that surrounds us shapes the way we perceive the world and ourselves.

Media literacy is one of today’s key skills. Children are growing up in an environment where media, algorithms, and a constant flow of information are a natural part of life. The performance offers an opportunity to explore these themes through contemporary dance, live music, and a shared experience. Its dynamic narrative style illustrates just how thin the line between entertainment, influence, and manipulation can be.

The performance opens a discussion about media, entertainment, responsibility, and freedom. It is followed by a moderated debate and a dance party, which provide a space for sharing impressions, questions, and personal experiences.

 

Recommended age: 8–16 years; primary and lower secondary school level
Duration: 50–60 min + discussion + workshop

Concept and choreography: Sabina Palán Bočková, Johana Pocková
Interpretation: Sabina Palán Bočková / Aneta Bočková, Johana Pocková / Tereza Lenerová
Live music: Lukáš Palán
Dramaturgy: Viktor Černický

Co-production: Tanec Praha / PONEC - dance venue
Co-producer of the adaptation: Tanec Praha z.ú. / TANEC PRAHA - festival
Financially supported by: Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, State Culture Fund
Supported by: Cooltour, Studio ALTA, Palác Akropolis, Tantehorse
Co-financed by: the European Union's Creative Europe programme
Note: The adaptation of the performance for young audiences was carried out as part of the Shape It! project

Sample lessons: Creative Movement

Association of Dance and Movement Education

What can creative movement and dance look like in a school setting? And how can dance and movement education be integrated into teaching, as it becomes a fixed part of the core curriculum in the revised Framework Educational Programme within the field of Art and Culture?

The CREATIVE MOVEMENT programme brings sample lessons directly into schools – currently in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region (and elsewhere by arrangement). The lessons are led by professional dance artists in collaboration with live musical accompaniment. Through a playful approach, children explore movement, music, and space for personal expression.

If interested, the programme can be extended into a longer format consisting of three consecutive 45-minute lessons for one class. The programme also includes an introductory meeting with teachers, methodological support, and a final evaluation. It develops creativity, collaboration, body awareness, and the understanding of art as a natural part of life. The content of the lessons can be adapted to the specific needs of each school.

Try what learning through movement can look like – creatively, without prejudice, and through direct experience.

 

One sample lesson: CZK 1,000
Orders: skoly@atpv.cz