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How can we continue the tradition of mime, grotesque, and physical comedy today without turning it into a museum artifact? How can one leave their teachers behind without denying their influence? And where lies the boundary between homage and the need for a radical departure? These are precisely the questions that Mates Petrák explores in his new solo performance Rumble , which will premiere at MOVE Ostrava on 5 and 6 March at Studio G in Ostrava . Mates Petrák is a disti

Creative education is not a trend. It is a way of teaching differently—through experience, the body, collaboration, and imagination. And we are glad that today these forms of education are being discussed across society much more than before. At MOVE Ostrava, we have believed in them deeply for a long time. That is why we were delighted to take part in the call by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic to support creative learning projects—and even more delighted when

The year 2025 was a turning point for MOVECast . The podcast, created out of a need to talk about movement, creation, and the (not only) Czech and Slovak dance scene, once again found a significantly wider audience - above all, an audience that wants to listen attentively. And for that, we thank you very much 💛 What do the numbers say? According to Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters , in 2025 you listened to us with: 13% increase in total audience 966% increase in new listene

As you surely know, here at MOVE we are firm advocates of movement. Always and everywhere. But even we acknowledge that at the turn of the year, it’s good to pause for a moment - to look back at what we have experienced together and to look ahead to what is yet to come. The year 2025 was strong, intense, and full of encounters for MOVE Ostrava. We met you, our audiences, in theatres, in public spaces, and at festivals. We met fellow cultural professionals at sector meetings

We are entering 2026 with a programme packed with movement, dance, international guests, and powerful themes of today. Expect workshops, premieres, returns of Ostrava-based artists, and top-tier international projects . Are you in with us? The programme for January–May 2026 is now available on our website and social media, and tickets for all events are on sale. January: MOVEment Intensive | 10.–11. 1. 2026, Janáčkova konzervatoř We are opening the year with a weekend for