Open call for Dance Schools
NÁCAR Repertoire Workshops
Monday 5th – Saturday 10th October & Monday 12th October
ŻfinMalta company dancers will lead NÁCAR repertoire workshops in selected schools. ŻfinMalta is launching an open call for both dance schools and secondary/tertiary education institutions to apply for the opportunity of hosting one of these workshops from their own studios. Workshops are of a maximum length of two hours, and the age of participating groups is 12+.
Dive into the choreographic world of Paloma Muñoz’s ‘NÁCAR’ ahead of it’s return to Malta’s stages as part ŻfinMalta’s upcoming double-bill: EKI/ECHOES, which features two of Europe’s most innovative contemporary companies: ŻfinMalta National Dance Company, and tanzmainz.
In the return of this powerful creation by Paloma Muñoz, one of Spain’s leading choreographic voices, suspended figures appear frozen, breathing and decomposing under the gaze of others. As their flesh is exposed their bodies call out, striking one another as a call to resist and remember.
Apply now: Experience the world of NÁCAR this Autumn, before it takes to the stage once more. Stay tuned next week, where box office officially opens for EKI/ECHOES.
Available dates for workshops:
Monday 5th October
Tuesday 6th October
Wednesday 7th October
Thursday 8th October
Friday 9th October
Saturday 10th October
Monday 12th October
How to apply
Dance schools are to apply for the opportunity of hosting one of these workshops at their school by the 20th September 2026.
Workshops are of a maximum length of two hours and the age of participating groups is 12+.
Teachers can apply via email to project@zfinmalta.mt. Applications should include:
- School name, address and a brief description of the class/students
- Teacher’s name and brief biography
- Proposed date, time and duration of the workshop
- Age bracket of student group
- Expected number of participants
- A brief message on behalf of the students explaining why they are keen to be part of this
Word Limit 500 words.
You may propose multiple dates and times.
Deadline for application: 20th September 2026
If you wish to record your message, apply with a private video link with a maximum length of 2 minutes.
Attachments should not exceed 20mb.
Timeframe and Selection Process
Selected schools will be contacted following the closing of this call, to tailor sessions further. ŻfinMalta will make every effort to accommodate the preferred dates and proposed length, however, this may not always be possible, and workshops and leading dancers are subject to availability. ŻfinMalta will assign two company dancers per workshop.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on ZfinMalta’s Education and Participation programmes and to discuss the ŻfinMalta’s Artist Development programme, please contact ŻfinMalta Head, Martina Zammit on martina.d.zammit@zfinmalta.mt