WHAT KIND OF PLATFORM?

public discussion with guests

What kind of Platform do we want, and what kind do we truly need?

On the occasion of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Platform of Contemporary Dance, we invite you to a public discussion on contemporary dance in Maribor – about conditions, needs, courage, and connections.

What should the 20th  Platform of Contemporary Dance look like in order to support both local and broader formats, as well as relevant artistic practices? What parameters must it meet to attract audiences and function effectively for dancers and choreographers? What would an ideal dance platform need in order to be truly functional? How will the Maribor dance scene integrate into the national framework for the institutionalization of contemporary dance? How can we build a sustainable, visible, and inclusive dance platform? Maribor has a history of contemporary dance – but what future?

So many questions – and even more guests.

GUESTS

• Maja Arzenšek, program coordinator and producer, Dance Center
• Dalanda Diallo, independent cultural creator: dancer, choreographer, dance educator, and representative of JSKD OI Maribor for the field of dance
• Matjaž Farič, artistic director of the Fronta Festival and FLOTA Institute, director, choreographer
• Bojan Golčar, senior advisor at the Office for Culture and Youth, City Municipality of Maribor
• Jasmina Križaj, choreographer, dancer, CNT practitioner, and body-oriented psychotherapist in supervision- Luka Oblak, dancer
• April Veselko, independent cultural creator: dancer, choreographer, dance educator

The public discussion is moderated by Mojca Kasjak, artistic and program director of the Platform of Contemporary Dance.

Together, we aim to open a space for sincere reflection, sharing of experiences, articulation of specific needs, and exploration of ways to build a stronger, more visible, and better-connected dance community in Maribor.

The event is open to the public – all those affected, inspired, or intrigued by contemporary dance are warmly invited.