BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ŻfinMalta - ECPv6.15.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ŻfinMalta X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ŻfinMalta REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T113140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T134646Z UID:7158-1705950000-1705955400@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta - Ballet/Martina DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Martina Zammit\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book ballet!\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]IŻFEN ma’ ŻfinMalta offers open ballet classes where participants are guided through the basics to develop skills\, strength\, confidence and ownership. Classes are led by ŻfinMalta’s Martina Zammit and Emma Walker\, both also working together on delivering the company’s Education and Outreach programme for the season. Bookings are to be made online in advance and participants interested in attending are to book their spot by noon of the same day so as to avoid disappointment.  Sessions with under 4 participants will be cancelled.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop-in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) \n€140 for 16 sessions  (4 month package) \nBook before the first class of each month to take advantage of our 4-class package![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-ma-zfinmalta-jan-22-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Community Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/calendar-event-ZfinMaltas-Izfen-ma-Zfinmalta-community-dance-classes-for-adults-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240120T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231023T094319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T165916Z UID:6895-1705759200-1705762800@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Open Rehearsals: Cantata DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOpen Rehearsals\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nCantata/Mauro Bigonzetti\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Learn more\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Open Rehearsals take audiences behind the scenes of ŻfinMalta productions during the creation and rehearsal process. This is a rare opportunity to preview the work before opening night and experience the process of what goes into making a dance production for stage. \n  \n‘Cantata’ Open Rehearsal \n  \nSaturday 20th January 2024\, 14:00 \nŻfinMalta Studios\, Valletta \n  \nOn the 20th January\, join us at ŻfinMalta studios for a behind-the-scenes rehearsal of ‘Cantata’ by the inimitable Mauro Bigonzetti.  This Open Rehearsal is led by ZfinMalta rehearsal director Brenda Lee Grech and features Vincenzo Capezzuto\, assistant to choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and former soloist of Aterballetto\, Teatro San Carlo and Ballet Argentino. \n  \n‘Cantata’ forms part of our incredible ŻfinDays Double Bill which premieres this February\, and is Bigonzetti’s personal quest to read and recover the traditional musical heritage of Southern Italy. The passionate and visceral gestures of the choreography are evocative of its wild\, Mediterranean origins. \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to catch the dancers of ŻfinMalta National Dance Company in rehearsal with Vincenzo Capezzuto\, and gain insights into the re-staging process of this iconic work\, as well as a chance to speak to those involved in the artistic team. \n  \n‘Cantata’ is supported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta. \n  \nEntrance to this Open Rehearsal is €5 if you haven’t booked your ticket to the performance. \n  \nIf you already have your ŻfinDays 2024 ticket\, entrance to this rehearsal is free! RSVP via this form to let us know you will be attending: https://forms.gle/oJQExFZZPyPY7cch7 \n  \nJoin open rehearsals for each production throughout the season to see the dancers at work and meet the many artistic collaborators who bring a work to life! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Book now (€5 ticket)\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n RSVP form for performance ticketholders\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/open-rehearsals-jan-20-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Open Rehearsals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-National-Dance-Company-Open-Rehearsal-Cantata-Vincenzo-Capezzuto-Brenda-Lee-Grech.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240119T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T103149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T103149Z UID:7292-1705689000-1705694400@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 14-17 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n14-17 years with Keith Micallef\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Keith Micallef[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\nKeith will teach a class focusing on developing movement skills and patterns through crossings\, floor-based material and standing elements. This will be done through fun and challenging\, explosive patterns or strength building exercises. He’s also at least 85% guaranteed to have a cat design on his T shirt for the sessions. Come and join in the fun!  \n  \nKeith Micallef trained locally\, and joined ZfinMalta in 2014\, and has worked with international choreographers including Paolo Mangiola\, José Agudo\, Jacopo Godani\, Roy Assaf and Emanuel Gat.  \n  \nBookings for Keith’s classes can be made at: keith@ghalliem.net \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-19-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240119T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20240103T102017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T102017Z UID:7373-1705658400-1705662900@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Brenda Lee Grech DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Brenda Lee Grech\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Brenda Lee’s company class is fast paced\, focusing on technical precision as well as fluidity\, within the framework of classical ballet structures. Her classes provide a safe and positive environment where dancers are encouraged to challenge their technical and artistic abilities\, all whilst prioritising timing and musicality. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nAbout Brenda Lee Grech \n  \nMaltese artist Brenda Lee Grech\, has an internationally established portfolio career as a dancer and choreographer. She has worked professionally in various capacities with internationally renowned companies; Ballet d’Europe\, Marseille (2006 -2007)\, Scottish Ballet\, Glasgow (2008 – 2014)\, Rambert\, London (2014 – 2021) and Punchdrunk – The Burnt City production\, London (2022 – 2023). Her tv credits include appearing as the lead Swan in the Netflix series Peaky Blinders\, as well as a choreographer for the Hallmark movie\, The Dancing Detective: A deadly Tango.  She has also appeared as the head judge in the Maltese television talent show Brillanti for the 2023 dance series and featured as a solo artist for award winning musician Sting\, at the London Palladium concert. \n  \nThroughout her career Brenda Lee has collaborated on a number of new creations with some of the most established names within the industry and performed repertoire ranging from the great classics to contemporary works by F. Ashton\, K. MacMillian\, G. Balanchine\, M.Cunningham\, J.Kylian\, W. Forsyth\, M. Bourne\, W. McGregor\, S. Eyal\, H. Schecter\, A. Foniadakis\, S.L.Cherkaoui\,  to mention but a few. She has toured and performed in a number of theatres and international festivals in the US\, Europe\, Asia and Australia; amongst these are the prestigious Mariinsky theatre in Russia\, Shanghai Grand Theatre and a large number of performances at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.   \n  \nBrenda has pioneered the development of the Rambert Home studio classes. Subsequently\, she became an integral part of the education teaching faculty and contributed as a regular guest teacher for both Rambert 2 and Rambert’s professional classes. She has taught workshops for Scottish Ballet\, Ballet Central\, Rambert and the University of Malta. She has also mentored youth dance companies SBYC3 and Quicksilver.   \n  \nBrenda Lee has joined ŻfinMalta as Ballet Master for ŻfinDays’ double bill\, rehearsing the company for Mauro Bigonzetti’s Cantata and Ambra Senatore’s Aringa Rossa.10 under the Artistic Direction of Paolo Mangiola. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-19-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240118T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T101838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T101838Z UID:7284-1705602600-1705608000@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 10-13 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n10-13 year olds with Amber Van Veen\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Amber Van Veen[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n“Unlock the joy of moving! Discover new ways of moving and find your unique style. Master the art of creating and become the choreographer yourself. Set your imagination free and take it out dancing!”  \n  \nAmber’s classes allow creativity to take centre stage\, and participants learn how to make decisions following their own path on this choreographic journey.  \n  \nMeet Amber van Veen\, a 24-year-old dancer born in Amsterdam. Her dance journey started at the Dutch National Ballet Academy and culminated at Royal Ballet School of Antwerp. After a year of training with Ballet Flanders she found her place in Malta with ŻfinMalta\, where she is happily dancing for almost 5 years. In these years she has experienced and learned a lot about choreography and is happy to pass her knowledge to young movers in the Iżfen classes.  \n  \nBookings for Amber’s classes can be made at: bamberina@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-18-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240118T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240118T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20240103T101408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T101408Z UID:7371-1705572000-1705576500@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Brenda Lee Grech DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Brenda Lee Grech\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Brenda Lee’s company class is fast paced\, focusing on technical precision as well as fluidity\, within the framework of classical ballet structures. Her classes provide a safe and positive environment where dancers are encouraged to challenge their technical and artistic abilities\, all whilst prioritising timing and musicality. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nAbout Brenda Lee Grech \n  \nMaltese artist Brenda Lee Grech\, has an internationally established portfolio career as a dancer and choreographer. She has worked professionally in various capacities with internationally renowned companies; Ballet d’Europe\, Marseille (2006 -2007)\, Scottish Ballet\, Glasgow (2008 – 2014)\, Rambert\, London (2014 – 2021) and Punchdrunk – The Burnt City production\, London (2022 – 2023). Her tv credits include appearing as the lead Swan in the Netflix series Peaky Blinders\, as well as a choreographer for the Hallmark movie\, The Dancing Detective: A deadly Tango.  She has also appeared as the head judge in the Maltese television talent show Brillanti for the 2023 dance series and featured as a solo artist for award winning musician Sting\, at the London Palladium concert. \n  \nThroughout her career Brenda Lee has collaborated on a number of new creations with some of the most established names within the industry and performed repertoire ranging from the great classics to contemporary works by F. Ashton\, K. MacMillian\, G. Balanchine\, M.Cunningham\, J.Kylian\, W. Forsyth\, M. Bourne\, W. McGregor\, S. Eyal\, H. Schecter\, A. Foniadakis\, S.L.Cherkaoui\,  to mention but a few. She has toured and performed in a number of theatres and international festivals in the US\, Europe\, Asia and Australia; amongst these are the prestigious Mariinsky theatre in Russia\, Shanghai Grand Theatre and a large number of performances at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.   \n  \nBrenda has pioneered the development of the Rambert Home studio classes. Subsequently\, she became an integral part of the education teaching faculty and contributed as a regular guest teacher for both Rambert 2 and Rambert’s professional classes. She has taught workshops for Scottish Ballet\, Ballet Central\, Rambert and the University of Malta. She has also mentored youth dance companies SBYC3 and Quicksilver.   \n  \nBrenda Lee has joined ŻfinMalta as Ballet Master for ŻfinDays’ double bill\, rehearsing the company for Mauro Bigonzetti’s Cantata and Ambra Senatore’s Aringa Rossa.10 under the Artistic Direction of Paolo Mangiola. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-18-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240117T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T133935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T140419Z UID:7183-1705516200-1705521600@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 7-9 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n7-9 years with Pearl Calleja\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Pearl Calleja[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n“In these classes we will focus on expressing ourselves creatively and freely through guided movement-based tasks. The session aims at encouraging each participant to discover their individual way of moving\, ending the day with a burst of creativity and imagination!” \n  \nPearl Calleja was born in Malta in 2002. She started dance at the age of five and has since trained in classical ballet\, contemporary\, and Spanish dance and graduated from Seed Dance Studios in 2019. She furthered her studies in contemporary at Dance Arts Faculty in Rome. Pearl was also nominated for the Young Artist of the Year Award in the 2022 edition of Premju ghall-Arti. She joined ŻfinMalta as an apprentice in 2020 and as a company dancer in 2021. \nBookings for Pearl’s classes can be made at: pearlcalleja@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-17-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240117T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20240103T094103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T094103Z UID:7369-1705485600-1705490100@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Brenda Lee Grech DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Brenda Lee Grech\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Brenda Lee’s company class is fast paced\, focusing on technical precision as well as fluidity\, within the framework of classical ballet structures. Her classes provide a safe and positive environment where dancers are encouraged to challenge their technical and artistic abilities\, all whilst prioritising timing and musicality. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nAbout Brenda Lee Grech \n  \nMaltese artist Brenda Lee Grech\, has an internationally established portfolio career as a dancer and choreographer. She has worked professionally in various capacities with internationally renowned companies; Ballet d’Europe\, Marseille (2006 -2007)\, Scottish Ballet\, Glasgow (2008 – 2014)\, Rambert\, London (2014 – 2021) and Punchdrunk – The Burnt City production\, London (2022 – 2023). Her tv credits include appearing as the lead Swan in the Netflix series Peaky Blinders\, as well as a choreographer for the Hallmark movie\, The Dancing Detective: A deadly Tango.  She has also appeared as the head judge in the Maltese television talent show Brillanti for the 2023 dance series and featured as a solo artist for award winning musician Sting\, at the London Palladium concert. \n  \nThroughout her career Brenda Lee has collaborated on a number of new creations with some of the most established names within the industry and performed repertoire ranging from the great classics to contemporary works by F. Ashton\, K. MacMillian\, G. Balanchine\, M.Cunningham\, J.Kylian\, W. Forsyth\, M. Bourne\, W. McGregor\, S. Eyal\, H. Schecter\, A. Foniadakis\, S.L.Cherkaoui\,  to mention but a few. She has toured and performed in a number of theatres and international festivals in the US\, Europe\, Asia and Australia; amongst these are the prestigious Mariinsky theatre in Russia\, Shanghai Grand Theatre and a large number of performances at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.   \n  \nBrenda has pioneered the development of the Rambert Home studio classes. Subsequently\, she became an integral part of the education teaching faculty and contributed as a regular guest teacher for both Rambert 2 and Rambert’s professional classes. She has taught workshops for Scottish Ballet\, Ballet Central\, Rambert and the University of Malta. She has also mentored youth dance companies SBYC3 and Quicksilver.   \n  \nBrenda Lee has joined ŻfinMalta as Ballet Master for ŻfinDays’ double bill\, rehearsing the company for Mauro Bigonzetti’s Cantata and Ambra Senatore’s Aringa Rossa.10 under the Artistic Direction of Paolo Mangiola. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-17-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240116T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20240105T111612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T154808Z UID:7385-1705431600-1705437000@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta - Contemporary/Julienne DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nContemporary with Julienne Schembri\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]‘Somatic Dance’ is Julienne’s offering for the Iżfen series. Each session will engage in a creative process of learning dance calling from each persons’ felt experience. This class invites you to become an explorer\, to investigate how movement\, breath\, mindful sensing and touch\, can help you explore dancing from within. We will introduce fundamentals for floorwork taking inspiration from concepts of the developmental movement patterns to support the development of dance technique\, alongside improvisation and partner work to unleash the expressive dancer in you! \n  \nJulienne Schembri is an independent artist working in the community and a movement educator. She holds a Masters from The London Contemporary Dance School\, and is a certified movement analyst through Laban Bartenieff Movement Analyst with EMOVE Institute in The Netherlands\, where she currently teaches as an assistant on their modular training programs. Independently\, she works as a somatic movement educator to create communities of people moving together. She is co-founder of Dance Beyond Borders whose intention is to unite diverse people through the Arts. Get in touch with Julienne at juschembri@gmail.com[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]€12 drop in\n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) \n€140 for 16 sessions (4 month package)[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n More information\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-ma-zfinmalta-jan-16-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ZfinMalta-community-classes-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240116T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20240103T093822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T093822Z UID:7367-1705399200-1705403700@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Brenda Lee Grech DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Brenda Lee Grech\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Brenda Lee’s company class is fast paced\, focusing on technical precision as well as fluidity\, within the framework of classical ballet structures. Her classes provide a safe and positive environment where dancers are encouraged to challenge their technical and artistic abilities\, all whilst prioritising timing and musicality. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nAbout Brenda Lee Grech \n  \nMaltese artist Brenda Lee Grech\, has an internationally established portfolio career as a dancer and choreographer. She has worked professionally in various capacities with internationally renowned companies; Ballet d’Europe\, Marseille (2006 -2007)\, Scottish Ballet\, Glasgow (2008 – 2014)\, Rambert\, London (2014 – 2021) and Punchdrunk – The Burnt City production\, London (2022 – 2023). Her tv credits include appearing as the lead Swan in the Netflix series Peaky Blinders\, as well as a choreographer for the Hallmark movie\, The Dancing Detective: A deadly Tango.  She has also appeared as the head judge in the Maltese television talent show Brillanti for the 2023 dance series and featured as a solo artist for award winning musician Sting\, at the London Palladium concert. \n  \nThroughout her career Brenda Lee has collaborated on a number of new creations with some of the most established names within the industry and performed repertoire ranging from the great classics to contemporary works by F. Ashton\, K. MacMillian\, G. Balanchine\, M.Cunningham\, J.Kylian\, W. Forsyth\, M. Bourne\, W. McGregor\, S. Eyal\, H. Schecter\, A. Foniadakis\, S.L.Cherkaoui\,  to mention but a few. She has toured and performed in a number of theatres and international festivals in the US\, Europe\, Asia and Australia; amongst these are the prestigious Mariinsky theatre in Russia\, Shanghai Grand Theatre and a large number of performances at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.   \n  \nBrenda has pioneered the development of the Rambert Home studio classes. Subsequently\, she became an integral part of the education teaching faculty and contributed as a regular guest teacher for both Rambert 2 and Rambert’s professional classes. She has taught workshops for Scottish Ballet\, Ballet Central\, Rambert and the University of Malta. She has also mentored youth dance companies SBYC3 and Quicksilver.   \n  \nBrenda Lee has joined ŻfinMalta as Ballet Master for ŻfinDays’ double bill\, rehearsing the company for Mauro Bigonzetti’s Cantata and Ambra Senatore’s Aringa Rossa.10 under the Artistic Direction of Paolo Mangiola. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-16-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T112857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T134517Z UID:7156-1705345200-1705350600@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta - Ballet/Martina DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Martina Zammit\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book ballet!\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]IŻFEN ma’ ŻfinMalta offers open ballet classes where participants are guided through the basics to develop skills\, strength\, confidence and ownership. Classes are led by ŻfinMalta’s Martina Zammit and Emma Walker\, both also working together on delivering the company’s Education and Outreach programme for the season. Bookings are to be made online in advance and participants interested in attending are to book their spot by noon of the same day so as to avoid disappointment.  Sessions with under 4 participants will be cancelled.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop-in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) \n€140 for 16 sessions  (4 month package) \nBook before the first class of each month to take advantage of our 4-class package![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-ma-zfinmalta-jan-15-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Community Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/calendar-event-ZfinMaltas-Izfen-ma-Zfinmalta-community-dance-classes-for-adults-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240115T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20240103T093613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T093613Z UID:7362-1705312800-1705317300@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Brenda Lee Grech DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Brenda Lee Grech\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Brenda Lee’s company class is fast paced\, focusing on technical precision as well as fluidity\, within the framework of classical ballet structures. Her classes provide a safe and positive environment where dancers are encouraged to challenge their technical and artistic abilities\, all whilst prioritising timing and musicality. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nAbout Brenda Lee Grech \n  \nMaltese artist Brenda Lee Grech\, has an internationally established portfolio career as a dancer and choreographer. She has worked professionally in various capacities with internationally renowned companies; Ballet d’Europe\, Marseille (2006 -2007)\, Scottish Ballet\, Glasgow (2008 – 2014)\, Rambert\, London (2014 – 2021) and Punchdrunk – The Burnt City production\, London (2022 – 2023). Her tv credits include appearing as the lead Swan in the Netflix series Peaky Blinders\, as well as a choreographer for the Hallmark movie\, The Dancing Detective: A deadly Tango.  She has also appeared as the head judge in the Maltese television talent show Brillanti for the 2023 dance series and featured as a solo artist for award winning musician Sting\, at the London Palladium concert. \n  \nThroughout her career Brenda Lee has collaborated on a number of new creations with some of the most established names within the industry and performed repertoire ranging from the great classics to contemporary works by F. Ashton\, K. MacMillian\, G. Balanchine\, M.Cunningham\, J.Kylian\, W. Forsyth\, M. Bourne\, W. McGregor\, S. Eyal\, H. Schecter\, A. Foniadakis\, S.L.Cherkaoui\,  to mention but a few. She has toured and performed in a number of theatres and international festivals in the US\, Europe\, Asia and Australia; amongst these are the prestigious Mariinsky theatre in Russia\, Shanghai Grand Theatre and a large number of performances at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.   \n  \nBrenda has pioneered the development of the Rambert Home studio classes. Subsequently\, she became an integral part of the education teaching faculty and contributed as a regular guest teacher for both Rambert 2 and Rambert’s professional classes. She has taught workshops for Scottish Ballet\, Ballet Central\, Rambert and the University of Malta. She has also mentored youth dance companies SBYC3 and Quicksilver.   \n  \nBrenda Lee has joined ŻfinMalta as Ballet Master for ŻfinDays’ double bill\, rehearsing the company for Mauro Bigonzetti’s Cantata and Ambra Senatore’s Aringa Rossa.10 under the Artistic Direction of Paolo Mangiola. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-15-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240112T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T102958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T102958Z UID:7290-1705084200-1705089600@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 14-17 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n14-17 years with Keith Micallef\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Keith Micallef[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\nKeith will teach a class focusing on developing movement skills and patterns through crossings\, floor-based material and standing elements. This will be done through fun and challenging\, explosive patterns or strength building exercises. He’s also at least 85% guaranteed to have a cat design on his T shirt for the sessions. Come and join in the fun!  \n  \nKeith Micallef trained locally\, and joined ZfinMalta in 2014\, and has worked with international choreographers including Paolo Mangiola\, José Agudo\, Jacopo Godani\, Roy Assaf and Emanuel Gat.  \n  \nBookings for Keith’s classes can be made at: keith@ghalliem.net \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-12-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240112T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T140248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T143827Z UID:7320-1705053600-1705058100@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Vincenzo Capezzuto DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Vincenzo Capezzuto\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nFor the first week of Company Open Classes for 2024 ŻfinMalta are excited to host guest artist Vincenzo Capezzuto\, assistant choreographer to ‘Cantata’ premiering as part of ŻfinDays 2024. Vincenzo’s morning ballet class routine is based on the combination of different styles and all of them have a common denominator: the music. \n“The music is not just there to accompany the movements but it becomes the tool we use to communicate\, and draw in the space around us. Music helps to let yourself go\, to be creative\, to express ourselves even through a simple ballet sequence. Working on musicality\, from the bar\, develops your sense of dynamics and makes your movements even more interesting and thrilling.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Assistant to choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and former soloist of Aterballetto\, Teatro San Carlo and Ballet Argentino. After graduating at the San Carlo Opera House Ballet School in Naples\, he joinedthe company of the same theater as a soloist. Between 1998 – 2005 he performed and toured as a soloist and principal dancer in a multitude of productions with the English National Ballet\, Teatro San Carlo Opera House\, The Ballet Argentino and ultimately the the Aterballetto ballet company with which he collaborated for a further 7 years interpreting ballets and creations by M. Bigonzetti\, W. Forsythe\, J. Kylian\, E. Scigliano\, O. Naharin and touring in Australia \, New Zealand\, China\, United States\, Germany\, Austria\, Greece\, Finland\, France\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Serbia and others.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-12-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240111T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231215T134257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T101540Z UID:7279-1704997800-1705003200@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 10-13 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n10-13 year olds with Amber Van Veen\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Amber Van Veen[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n“Unlock the joy of moving! Discover new ways of moving and find your unique style. Master the art of creating and become the choreographer yourself. Set your imagination free and take it out dancing!”  \n  \nAmber’s classes allow creativity to take centre stage\, and participants learn how to make decisions following their own path on this choreographic journey.  \n  \nMeet Amber van Veen\, a 24-year-old dancer born in Amsterdam. Her dance journey started at the Dutch National Ballet Academy and culminated at Royal Ballet School of Antwerp. After a year of training with Ballet Flanders she found her place in Malta with ŻfinMalta\, where she is happily dancing for almost 5 years. In these years she has experienced and learned a lot about choreography and is happy to pass her knowledge to young movers in the Iżfen classes.  \n  \nBookings for Amber’s classes can be made at: bamberina@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-ma-zfinmalta-7-17-jan-11-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240111T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240111T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T140020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T144034Z UID:7318-1704967200-1704971700@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Vincenzo Capezzuto DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Vincenzo Capezzuto\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nFor the first week of Company Open Classes for 2024 ŻfinMalta are excited to host guest artist Vincenzo Capezzuto\, assistant choreographer to ‘Cantata’ premiering as part of ŻfinDays 2024. Vincenzo’s morning ballet class routine is based on the combination of different styles and all of them have a common denominator: the music. \n“The music is not just there to accompany the movements but it becomes the tool we use to communicate\, and draw in the space around us. Music helps to let yourself go\, to be creative\, to express ourselves even through a simple ballet sequence. Working on musicality\, from the bar\, develops your sense of dynamics and makes your movements even more interesting and thrilling.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Assistant to choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and former soloist of Aterballetto\, Teatro San Carlo and Ballet Argentino. After graduating at the San Carlo Opera House Ballet School in Naples\, he joinedthe company of the same theater as a soloist. Between 1998 – 2005 he performed and toured as a soloist and principal dancer in a multitude of productions with the English National Ballet\, Teatro San Carlo Opera House\, The Ballet Argentino and ultimately the the Aterballetto ballet company with which he collaborated for a further 7 years interpreting ballets and creations by M. Bigonzetti\, W. Forsythe\, J. Kylian\, E. Scigliano\, O. Naharin and touring in Australia \, New Zealand\, China\, United States\, Germany\, Austria\, Greece\, Finland\, France\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Serbia and others.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-11-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240110T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T133610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T140215Z UID:7181-1704911400-1704916800@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 7-9 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n7-9 year olds with Pearl Calleja\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Pearl Calleja[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n“In these classes we will focus on expressing ourselves creatively and freely through guided movement-based tasks. The session aims at encouraging each participant to discover their individual way of moving\, ending the day with a burst of creativity and imagination!” \n  \nPearl Calleja was born in Malta in 2002. She started dance at the age of five and has since trained in classical ballet\, contemporary\, and Spanish dance and graduated from Seed Dance Studios in 2019. She furthered her studies in contemporary at Dance Arts Faculty in Rome. Pearl was also nominated for the Young Artist of the Year Award in the 2022 edition of Premju ghall-Arti. She joined ŻfinMalta as an apprentice in 2020 and as a company dancer in 2021. \nBookings for Pearl’s classes can be made at: pearlcalleja@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-10-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240110T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T135805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T144211Z UID:7316-1704880800-1704885300@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Vincenzo Capezzuto DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Vincenzo Capezzuto\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nFor the first week of Company Open Classes for 2024 ŻfinMalta are excited to host guest artist Vincenzo Capezzuto\, assistant choreographer to ‘Cantata’ premiering as part of ŻfinDays 2024. Vincenzo’s morning ballet class routine is based on the combination of different styles and all of them have a common denominator: the music. \n“The music is not just there to accompany the movements but it becomes the tool we use to communicate\, and draw in the space around us. Music helps to let yourself go\, to be creative\, to express ourselves even through a simple ballet sequence. Working on musicality\, from the bar\, develops your sense of dynamics and makes your movements even more interesting and thrilling.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Assistant to choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and former soloist of Aterballetto\, Teatro San Carlo and Ballet Argentino. After graduating at the San Carlo Opera House Ballet School in Naples\, he joinedthe company of the same theater as a soloist. Between 1998 – 2005 he performed and toured as a soloist and principal dancer in a multitude of productions with the English National Ballet\, Teatro San Carlo Opera House\, The Ballet Argentino and ultimately the the Aterballetto ballet company with which he collaborated for a further 7 years interpreting ballets and creations by M. Bigonzetti\, W. Forsythe\, J. Kylian\, E. Scigliano\, O. Naharin and touring in Australia \, New Zealand\, China\, United States\, Germany\, Austria\, Greece\, Finland\, France\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Serbia and others.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-10-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240109T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240109T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T133917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T144426Z UID:7314-1704794400-1704798900@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Vincenzo Capezzuto DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Vincenzo Capezzuto\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nFor the first week of Company Open Classes for 2024 ŻfinMalta are excited to host guest artist Vincenzo Capezzuto\, assistant choreographer to ‘Cantata’ premiering as part of ŻfinDays 2024. Vincenzo’s morning ballet class routine is based on the combination of different styles and all of them have a common denominator: the music. \n“The music is not just there to accompany the movements but it becomes the tool we use to communicate\, and draw in the space around us. Music helps to let yourself go\, to be creative\, to express ourselves even through a simple ballet sequence. Working on musicality\, from the bar\, develops your sense of dynamics and makes your movements even more interesting and thrilling.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Assistant to choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and former soloist of Aterballetto\, Teatro San Carlo and Ballet Argentino. After graduating at the San Carlo Opera House Ballet School in Naples\, he joinedthe company of the same theater as a soloist. Between 1998 – 2005 he performed and toured as a soloist and principal dancer in a multitude of productions with the English National Ballet\, Teatro San Carlo Opera House\, The Ballet Argentino and ultimately the the Aterballetto ballet company with which he collaborated for a further 7 years interpreting ballets and creations by M. Bigonzetti\, W. Forsythe\, J. Kylian\, E. Scigliano\, O. Naharin and touring in Australia \, New Zealand\, China\, United States\, Germany\, Austria\, Greece\, Finland\, France\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Serbia and others.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-09-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240108T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T112714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T134324Z UID:7153-1704740400-1704745800@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta - Ballet/Martina DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Martina Zammit\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book ballet!\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]IŻFEN ma’ ŻfinMalta offers open ballet classes where participants are guided through the basics to develop skills\, strength\, confidence and ownership. Classes are led by ŻfinMalta’s Martina Zammit and Emma Walker\, both also working together on delivering the company’s Education and Outreach programme for the season. Bookings are to be made online in advance and participants interested in attending are to book their spot by noon of the same day so as to avoid disappointment.  Sessions with under 4 participants will be cancelled.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop-in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) \n€140 for 16 sessions  (4 month package) \nBook before the first class of each month to take advantage of our 4-class package![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-ma-zfinmalta-jan-08-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Community Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/calendar-event-ZfinMaltas-Izfen-ma-Zfinmalta-community-dance-classes-for-adults-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240108T111500 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T133620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T144713Z UID:7311-1704708000-1704712500@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Company Open Classes - Ballet with Vincenzo Capezzuto DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCompany Open Classes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Vincenzo Capezzuto\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Get your morning moving in a class with the ŻfinMalta company dancers and one of our expert guest teachers. Once a month for a week or more\, local and international professional dance artists are invited to join the company’s morning practice. Techniques explored are ballet\, contemporary\, and somatic practice. Classes are suitable for young dancers and established practitioners alike. ŻfinMalta provides an open and inclusive space where participants can further develop their professional practice\, make connections\, and experience life inside Malta’s National Dance Company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text] \nFor the first week of Company Open Classes for 2024 ŻfinMalta are excited to host guest artist Vincenzo Capezzuto\, assistant choreographer to ‘Cantata’ premiering as part of ŻfinDays 2024. Vincenzo’s morning ballet class routine is based on the combination of different styles and all of them have a common denominator: the music. \n“The music is not just there to accompany the movements but it becomes the tool we use to communicate\, and draw in the space around us. Music helps to let yourself go\, to be creative\, to express ourselves even through a simple ballet sequence. Working on musicality\, from the bar\, develops your sense of dynamics and makes your movements even more interesting and thrilling.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Assistant to choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti and former soloist of Aterballetto\, Teatro San Carlo and Ballet Argentino. After graduating at the San Carlo Opera House Ballet School in Naples\, he joinedthe company of the same theater as a soloist. Between 1998 – 2005 he performed and toured as a soloist and principal dancer in a multitude of productions with the English National Ballet\, Teatro San Carlo Opera House\, The Ballet Argentino and ultimately the the Aterballetto ballet company with which he collaborated for a further 7 years interpreting ballets and creations by M. Bigonzetti\, W. Forsythe\, J. Kylian\, E. Scigliano\, O. Naharin and touring in Australia \, New Zealand\, China\, United States\, Germany\, Austria\, Greece\, Finland\, France\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Serbia and others.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€10 drop-in  \n€35 Weekly package (5 classes) \n*booking fee applies[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/company-open-classes-jan-08-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Company Open Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ZfinMalta-Calendar-Company-Open-Classes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240105T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231220T102701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T102746Z UID:7288-1704479400-1704484800@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 14-17 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n14-17 years with Keith Micallef\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Keith Micallef[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\nKeith will teach a class focusing on developing movement skills and patterns through crossings\, floor-based material and standing elements. This will be done through fun and challenging\, explosive patterns or strength building exercises. He’s also at least 85% guaranteed to have a cat design on his T shirt for the sessions. Come and join in the fun!  \n  \nKeith Micallef trained locally\, and joined ZfinMalta in 2014\, and has worked with international choreographers including Paolo Mangiola\, José Agudo\, Jacopo Godani\, Roy Assaf and Emanuel Gat.  \n  \nBookings for Keith’s classes can be made at: keith@ghalliem.net \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-05-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240104T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T135826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T101640Z UID:7187-1704393000-1704398400@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 10-13 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n10-13 years with Amber Van Veen\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Amber Van Veen[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n“Unlock the joy of moving! Discover new ways of moving and find your unique style. Master the art of creating and become the choreographer yourself. Set your imagination free and take it out dancing!” \n  \nAmber’s classes allow creativity to take centre stage\, and participants learn how to make decisions following their own path on this choreographic journey. \n  \nMeet Amber van Veen\, a 24-year-old dancer born in Amsterdam. Her dance journey started at the Dutch National Ballet Academy and culminated at Royal Ballet School of Antwerp. After a year of training with Ballet Flanders she found her place in Malta with ŻfinMalta\, where she is happily dancing for almost 5 years. In these years she experienced & learned a lot about choreography making and is happy to pass her knowledge to young movers in the Iżfen classes. \n  \nBookings for Amber’s classes can be made at: bamberina@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-04-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240103T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231211T133304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T140034Z UID:7177-1704306600-1704312000@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta 7-9 years! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta – 7-17 years!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n7-9 year olds with Pearl Calleja\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book Now\n\n[vc_column_text]via email to Pearl Calleja[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]In addition to our Monday and Tuesday evening classes\, January 2024 brings three new evening classes especially dedicated to children and young people between 7-17 years old. Led by ŻfinMalta company dancers Keith Micallef\, Amber Van Veen and Pearl Calleja\, these classes are designed for children and young people to invest their energy into dance using creativity and imagination. No previous dance experience is required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n“In these classes we will focus on expressing ourselves creatively and freely through guided movement-based tasks. The session aims at encouraging each participant to discover their individual way of moving\, ending the day with a burst of creativity and imagination!” \n  \nPearl Calleja was born in Malta in 2002. She started dance at the age of five and has since trained in classical ballet\, contemporary\, and Spanish dance and graduated from Seed Dance Studios in 2019. She furthered her studies in contemporary at Dance Arts Faculty in Rome. Pearl was also nominated for the Young Artist of the Year Award in the 2022 edition of Premju ghall-Arti. She joined ŻfinMalta as an apprentice in 2020 and as a company dancer in 2021. \nBookings for Pearl’s classes can be made at: pearlcalleja@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: ŻfinMalta Studios  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Learn more\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-7-17-jan-03-24/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Contemporary Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Calendar-event-Izfen-ma-ZfinMalta-7-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231222T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20230929T132139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T104106Z UID:6700-1703273400-1703277000@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:ĦOLM TAL-MILIED? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nĦOLM TAL-MILIED?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe New Victorians/Choreography by Adriano Bolognino\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]ŻfinMalta presents its first Christmas production with direction and original music performed live by The New Victorians\, and choreography by Adriano Bolognino. This dynamic new work is a dance theatre adaptation of the Christmas book\, Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra\, a classic story many know and love from their childhood and continue to pass on. ‘Ħolm tal-Milied?’ is a delightful full family experience\, taking audiences on a nostalgic ride\, while juxtaposing classic Maltese traditions with a fresh and contemporary musical score and aesthetic. Dramaturgy is by regular collaborator Victor Jacono and for the first time\, ŻfinMalta collaborates with set designer Anna Horvath and Laurent Uyttersprot for costumes. The New Victorians are a high-profile\, award-winning sister duo who make music and theatre. Since 2015\, they have released two full length studio albums and multiple EPs\, opened for multi-platinum artist Anastacia on her Evolution Tour and for the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2019\, and repeatedly topped local airplay charts. Adriano Bolognino’s extensive portfolio of achievements includes recipient of the Danza&Danza Emergent Choreographer Award 2022\, new creations for Kayzer Ballet in 2023 and Compagnia Opus Ballet in 2022. He was selected by the European Dance Network Aerowaves\, and in 2020 the Venice Biennale commissioned him to create Your body is a battleground. \n  \nPurchase your ticket and attend the Open Rehearsal on 2 December 2023 for free. \n  \nBOOKINGS: showshappening.com \nDURATION: 70 minutes \nAGE: 5+ \nBased on the book Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra. Published in Malta by Merlin. \nSupported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Booking not yet available\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/holm-tal-milied-dec-22-2023/ LOCATION:Valletta Campus Theatre\, St. Christopher's Street\, Il-Belt Valletta\, Malta CATEGORIES:Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/‎calendar-event-1920x1800-ZfinMalta-Holm-Tal-Milied-The-New-Victorians-Adriano-Bolognino.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231221T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20230929T131954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T105143Z UID:6698-1703187000-1703190600@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:ĦOLM TAL-MILIED? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nĦOLM TAL-MILIED?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe New Victorians/Choreography by Adriano Bolognino\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]ŻfinMalta presents its first Christmas production with direction and original music performed live by The New Victorians\, and choreography by Adriano Bolognino. This dynamic new work is a dance theatre adaptation of the Christmas book\, Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra\, a classic story many know and love from their childhood and continue to pass on. ‘Ħolm tal-Milied?’ is a delightful full family experience\, taking audiences on a nostalgic ride\, while juxtaposing classic Maltese traditions with a fresh and contemporary musical score and aesthetic. Dramaturgy is by regular collaborator Victor Jacono and for the first time\, ŻfinMalta collaborates with set designer Anna Horvath and Laurent Uyttersprot for costumes. The New Victorians are a high-profile\, award-winning sister duo who make music and theatre. Since 2015\, they have released two full length studio albums and multiple EPs\, opened for multi-platinum artist Anastacia on her Evolution Tour and for the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2019\, and repeatedly topped local airplay charts. Adriano Bolognino’s extensive portfolio of achievements includes recipient of the Danza&Danza Emergent Choreographer Award 2022\, new creations for Kayzer Ballet in 2023 and Compagnia Opus Ballet in 2022. He was selected by the European Dance Network Aerowaves\, and in 2020 the Venice Biennale commissioned him to create Your body is a battleground. \n  \nPurchase your ticket and attend the Open Rehearsal on 2 December 2023 for free. \n  \nBOOKINGS: showshappening.com \nDURATION: 70 minutes \nAGE: 5+ \nBased on the book Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra. Published in Malta by Merlin. \nSupported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Booking not yet available\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/holm-tal-milied-dec-21-2023/ LOCATION:Valletta Campus Theatre\, St. Christopher's Street\, Il-Belt Valletta\, Malta CATEGORIES:Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/‎calendar-event-1920x1800-ZfinMalta-Holm-Tal-Milied-The-New-Victorians-Adriano-Bolognino.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231220T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20230929T131827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T105347Z UID:6696-1703100600-1703104200@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:ĦOLM TAL-MILIED? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nĦOLM TAL-MILIED?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe New Victorians/Choreography by Adriano Bolognino\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]ŻfinMalta presents its first Christmas production with direction and original music performed live by The New Victorians\, and choreography by Adriano Bolognino. This dynamic new work is a dance theatre adaptation of the Christmas book\, Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra\, a classic story many know and love from their childhood and continue to pass on. ‘Ħolm tal-Milied?’ is a delightful full family experience\, taking audiences on a nostalgic ride\, while juxtaposing classic Maltese traditions with a fresh and contemporary musical score and aesthetic. Dramaturgy is by regular collaborator Victor Jacono and for the first time\, ŻfinMalta collaborates with set designer Anna Horvath and Laurent Uyttersprot for costumes. The New Victorians are a high-profile\, award-winning sister duo who make music and theatre. Since 2015\, they have released two full length studio albums and multiple EPs\, opened for multi-platinum artist Anastacia on her Evolution Tour and for the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2019\, and repeatedly topped local airplay charts. Adriano Bolognino’s extensive portfolio of achievements includes recipient of the Danza&Danza Emergent Choreographer Award 2022\, new creations for Kayzer Ballet in 2023 and Compagnia Opus Ballet in 2022. He was selected by the European Dance Network Aerowaves\, and in 2020 the Venice Biennale commissioned him to create Your body is a battleground. \n  \nPurchase your ticket and attend the Open Rehearsal on 2 December 2023 for free. \n  \nBOOKINGS: showshappening.com \nDURATION: 70 minutes \nAGE: 5+ \nBased on the book Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra. Published in Malta by Merlin. \nSupported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Booking not yet available\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/holm-tal-milied-dec-20-2023/ LOCATION:Valletta Campus Theatre\, St. Christopher's Street\, Il-Belt Valletta\, Malta CATEGORIES:Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/‎calendar-event-1920x1800-ZfinMalta-Holm-Tal-Milied-The-New-Victorians-Adriano-Bolognino.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20231004T143343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T143343Z UID:6793-1702926000-1702931400@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:Iżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta - Ballet/Emma DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIżfen ma’ ŻfinMalta\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBallet with Emma Walker\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n Book ballet!\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]IŻFEN ma’ ŻfinMalta offers open ballet classes where participants are guided through the basics to develop skills\, strength\, confidence and ownership. Classes are led by ŻfinMalta’s Martina Zammit and Emma Walker\, both also working together on delivering the company’s Education and Outreach programme for the season. Bookings are to be made online in advance and participants interested in attending are to book their spot by noon of the same day so as to avoid disappointment.  Sessions with under 4 participants will be cancelled.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\n More information\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text] \nCost\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]€12 drop-in \n€40 for 4 sessions (monthly package) \n€140 for 16 sessions  (4 month package) \nBook before the first class of each month to take advantage of our 4-class package![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/izfen-ma-zfinmalta-ballet-emma-dec-18-2023/ LOCATION:ŻfinMalta Studios\, Mediterranean Conference Centre\, Valletta\, VLT 1645\, Malta CATEGORIES:Ballet Classes,Community Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/calendar-event-ZfinMaltas-Izfen-ma-Zfinmalta-community-dance-classes-for-adults-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20230929T131523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T113304Z UID:6692-1702841400-1702845000@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:ĦOLM TAL-MILIED? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nĦOLM TAL-MILIED?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe New Victorians/Choreography by Adriano Bolognino\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]ŻfinMalta presents its first Christmas production with direction and original music performed live by The New Victorians\, and choreography by Adriano Bolognino. This dynamic new work is a dance theatre adaptation of the Christmas book\, Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra\, a classic story many know and love from their childhood and continue to pass on. ‘Ħolm tal-Milied?’ is a delightful full family experience\, taking audiences on a nostalgic ride\, while juxtaposing classic Maltese traditions with a fresh and contemporary musical score and aesthetic. Dramaturgy is by regular collaborator Victor Jacono and for the first time\, ŻfinMalta collaborates with set designer Anna Horvath and Laurent Uyttersprot for costumes. The New Victorians are a high-profile\, award-winning sister duo who make music and theatre. Since 2015\, they have released two full length studio albums and multiple EPs\, opened for multi-platinum artist Anastacia on her Evolution Tour and for the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2019\, and repeatedly topped local airplay charts. Adriano Bolognino’s extensive portfolio of achievements includes recipient of the Danza&Danza Emergent Choreographer Award 2022\, new creations for Kayzer Ballet in 2023 and Compagnia Opus Ballet in 2022. He was selected by the European Dance Network Aerowaves\, and in 2020 the Venice Biennale commissioned him to create Your body is a battleground. \n  \nPurchase your ticket and attend the Open Rehearsal on 2 December 2023 for free. \n  \nBOOKINGS: showshappening.com \nDURATION: 70 minutes \nAGE: 5+ \nBased on the book Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra. Published in Malta by Merlin. \nSupported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Booking not yet available\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/holm-tal-milied-dec-17-2023/ LOCATION:Valletta Campus Theatre\, St. Christopher's Street\, Il-Belt Valletta\, Malta CATEGORIES:Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/‎calendar-event-1920x1800-ZfinMalta-Holm-Tal-Milied-The-New-Victorians-Adriano-Bolognino.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231216T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231216T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T083841 CREATED:20230929T131328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T114024Z UID:6690-1702755000-1702758600@www.zfinmalta.org SUMMARY:ĦOLM TAL-MILIED? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1587042757740{padding-bottom: 7% !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nĦOLM TAL-MILIED?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe New Victorians/Choreography by Adriano Bolognino\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]ŻfinMalta presents its first Christmas production with direction and original music performed live by The New Victorians\, and choreography by Adriano Bolognino. This dynamic new work is a dance theatre adaptation of the Christmas book\, Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra\, a classic story many know and love from their childhood and continue to pass on. ‘Ħolm tal-Milied?’ is a delightful full family experience\, taking audiences on a nostalgic ride\, while juxtaposing classic Maltese traditions with a fresh and contemporary musical score and aesthetic. Dramaturgy is by regular collaborator Victor Jacono and for the first time\, ŻfinMalta collaborates with set designer Anna Horvath and Laurent Uyttersprot for costumes. The New Victorians are a high-profile\, award-winning sister duo who make music and theatre. Since 2015\, they have released two full length studio albums and multiple EPs\, opened for multi-platinum artist Anastacia on her Evolution Tour and for the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2019\, and repeatedly topped local airplay charts. Adriano Bolognino’s extensive portfolio of achievements includes recipient of the Danza&Danza Emergent Choreographer Award 2022\, new creations for Kayzer Ballet in 2023 and Compagnia Opus Ballet in 2022. He was selected by the European Dance Network Aerowaves\, and in 2020 the Venice Biennale commissioned him to create Your body is a battleground. \n  \nPurchase your ticket and attend the Open Rehearsal on 2 December 2023 for free. \n  \nBOOKINGS: showshappening.com \nDURATION: 70 minutes \nAGE: 5+ \nBased on the book Ħolm tal-Milied? by Trevor Zahra. Published in Malta by Merlin. \nSupported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]\n Booking not yet available\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.zfinmalta.org/event/holm-tal-milied-dec-16-2023/ LOCATION:Valletta Campus Theatre\, St. Christopher's Street\, Il-Belt Valletta\, Malta CATEGORIES:Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.zfinmalta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/‎calendar-event-1920x1800-ZfinMalta-Holm-Tal-Milied-The-New-Victorians-Adriano-Bolognino.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR