Dancetopia 2026

Four days of performances, workshops and discussions with international artists and performers in various Prague locations. Dancetopia creates a platform for dance enthusiasts and professionals in the dance field, welcoming all levels of experience and backgrounds.

With the themes of authenticity and artificiality forming tense entanglements, the program unfolds across the weekend of June 5-8, creating meeting spaces for dancers, artists and the public. Join us in imagining a place for collective dreaming, movement exploration, and mutual inspiration across dance floors.

The workshops are led by international performers and artists, including the symposium’s special guest, Isabel Lewis. Born in the Dominican Republic, Lewis is an artist and choreographer whose practice engages with open-source technology, dance improvisation, and social dances. Her work has been presented across contemporary art, music, dance, and theatre contexts at institutions worldwide. She currently serves as the artistic co-director of Tanzquartier Wien.

The third edition of Dancetopia is based in Goethe-Institut Prague, where most of the program takes place, while also extending to other locations, such as Libeň Synagogue, to offer a distinct experience for each performance.

Shows by: Katrina E. Bastian (Terminal), Lucia Kašiarová (Mnohodinec), Pavel Matela (Permaperformer), Peter Pleyer (Slow Rave) & Lucie Vrbíková (Bodies That Do Not Hold)

Workshops with: Isabel Lewis, Peter Pleyer, Raul Vargas Torres, Katrina E. Bastian

Dancetopia 2026 is supported by the City of Prague, the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, and the State Cultural Fund of the Czech Republic.