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In collaboration with Move-you o.z., we invite you to the seventh edition of the training program for contemporary dance and creative skills in the beautiful mountain environment of MOVE YOU CAMP 2024! Don't miss the unique opportunity to enrich and develop your movement, interpretive, and creative abilities with inspiring performers, movers, dancers, and creators from various fields of contemporary dance, movement, sports, and theater. 🏕️ WHAT DOES MOVE YOU CAMP OFFER YOU? A week of professional and personal development in the exceptional environment of the Nízké Tatry mountains at Chata pod Čertovicou. A program that responds to the current needs of physical literacy development, cultivated movement expression, and exploration of new expressive possibilities. Work in a closed group of people. Individual approach. Exceptional environment. Outdoor training studio. Full-day trip as part of the well-being program. 💪 IN WHICH MOVEMENT DISCIPLINES WILL YOU BE ABLE TO IMPROVE? GAGA - people/dancers Movement & Dance inspired by Fighting Monkey Contemporary Dance/Floor Work Creative Improvisation Flow Partnering/New Circus Physical Theater & Voice ℹ️ Training sessions are conducted in three-hour blocks in the morning and afternoon. ❗️ BE AN EARLY BIRD AND GET A SCHOLARSHIP! ~ You will cover accommodation and full board for six nights and seven days (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at the rate of 320 euros. ~ We will cover your development through the entire training program, thanks to the support of the Visegrad Fund. This means 5 training days = 27 hours of training ➕ one day - full-day trip 😍 And it's worth it! 📝 HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP? ~ Fill out the form by May 5th 👉 https://bit.ly/registraceMoveYouCamp2024 ~ You will receive feedback within three to four working days. ATTENTION, the number of scholarships is limited! We have a maximum of 12 scholarships for Slovak 🇸🇰 and 12 scholarships for Czech 🇨🇿 applicants! If you receive a scholarship, it is binding and non-transferable!! ~ The full price of the program without a scholarship is 720 euros (400 euros for the training program + 320 euros for accommodation and meals). If you have any questions, contact us by email at moveyoucamp@gmail.com or by phone at +421918188656. Guest artists and instructors for the 2024 training program: Nataša Novotná - GAGA people/dancers Paulína Šmatláková - Contemporary dance / floor work/ creative improvisation Jindřich Panský a Jana Ryšlavá - flow partnering / new circus skills Katarína Matúšová - movement & dance practice Michal Heriban - physical theater & voice For the latest updates, follow our social media channels: www.facebook.com/moveostrava www.instagram.com/moveostrava/ www.facebook.com/moveyousk www.instagram.com/o.z.move.you

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Czech Association of New Circus (ANC) was officially established in Prague. And why are we writing this to you? Because MOVE Ostrava, alongside the organizer of the popular Ostrava festival Cirkulum Cirkus trochu jinak, has become a member representing the needs of the regions from the Moravian-Silesian Region 🥳 Together with other colleagues, we have long felt that the new circus community did not have unified representation in the Czech Republic, so we are very pleased that we could contribute to the establishment of this much-needed professional association. We believe that thanks to this membership, important information from the field of new circus will be systematically disseminated in the circus scene, reaching us and therefore potential participants sooner. Furthermore, we believe in the emergence of more interdisciplinary performances and more circus events brought to Ostrava. At the same time, we greatly appreciate the trust placed in the hands of Jana Ryšlavá, who was elected to the board of the association. Here she undertakes to represent the needs of the regions as well as the connections towards dance and other related fields. If you want to stay updated on this topic, we recommend subscribing to the newsletter of the New Circus Professionals Platform, to which you can sign up here. OFFICIAL REPORT On March 19, 2024, with the approval of the articles of association and the election of the board, the Association of New Circus (ANC) was officially established. The meeting took place at the Institute of Art in Prague and online via Zoom. It was attended by founding members, including a total of 15 organizations and 9 individual members. The founding members approved the ANC articles of association and elected the first board. Jiří Turek, the director of the Letní Letná festival, was elected as the Chairman of the Association. Other board members include director and lecturer Ondřej Holba, director of CIRQUEON Eliška Jevičová, artistic director of MOVE Ostrava Jana Ryšlavá, and director of Cirku La Putyka and Jatka78 Ondřej Vykoukal. Mission of the ANC The Association of New Circus is an open association of independent professionals and organizations operating in the field of new circus throughout the Czech Republic. As a professional organization and platform, it serves all those who want to contribute to the development of new circus in the Czech Republic. Through its activities, the ANC aims to support, facilitate, and implement initiatives and activities that contribute to the development of the new circus scene in the Czech Republic. Its main goal is to provide comprehensive support to entities and individuals in the Czech new circus scene, their development, and professionalization through facilitating communication between members and public administration, organizing specialized seminars and workshops, and presenting the Czech scene both domestically and internationally. Founding Members Organizations: AirGym Art Company, ART Prometheus, Cirk La Putyka, Cirkus Mlejn, Cirkus trochu jinak, CIRQUEON, FysioART, Holektiv, Jatka78, KD Mlejn, Losers Cirque Company a Divadlo BRAVO!, Mezinárodní festival nového cirkusu a divadla Letní Letná, MOVE Ostrava, UFFO Trutnov a festival Cirk-UFF, Žongléros Ansámbl Individuals: Dagmar Bednáriková, Ondřej Holba, Veronika Jošková Štefanová, Michal Mudrák, Adam Rameš, Michaela Stará, Hana Strejčková, Lenka Švolíková, Anna Vondráčková We sincerely thank the Arts Institute - Theatre Institute and its director, Pavla Petrová, for providing the venue for the inaugural meeting.

Contemporary Dance & Movement Training Program SAVE THE DATE 👉 21. 7. - 27. 7. (sunday - saturday) Vyšná Boca, Chata pod Čertovicou, www.chatapodcertovicou.eu This year, together with move-you o. z., we have prepared for you the MOVE YOU CAMP 2024, a summer week full of movement, inspiration, and sharing 🥳 A week in the pristine Slovak nature that will bring you an amazing opportunity to deepen your movement skills, meet inspiring artists, and explore new forms of dance and movement. WHEN & WHERE? MOVE YOU CAMP 2024 will take place from July 21st to July 27th in the picturesque nature of the Low Tatras, specifically at the Chata pod Čertovicou. This idyllic environment will provide you with an ideal backdrop for healthy movement, peaceful contemplation, and small or larger walks in the heart of the Slovak mountains. HOW IS IT? Participants can look forward to a rich program, including classes in various movement approaches such as contemporary dance, floor work, partnering, acroyoga, physical theater, or the GAGA movement language. All of this will be led by experienced instructors from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This is how beautifully we spent last year ⤵️ WHO IS MOVE YOU CAMP SUITABLE FOR? MOVE YOU CAMP is open to everyone who loves dance and movement regardless of their level of experience. With us, you will find joy in movement, whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer. MOVE YOU CAMP is a unique opportunity for learning, development, and sharing skills with each other. If MOVE YOU CAMP has caught your interest, you will soon be able to sign up through an online form. Don't forget to mark the date in your calendar and follow our social media channels so you don't miss the start of registration ;) INSTRUCTORS OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM 2024 Katarína Matúšová Hajsterová (SK) Jana Ryšlavá (CZ) a Jindřich Panský (CZ) Paulína Šmatláková (SK) Michal Heriban (CZ) Nataša Novotná (CZ) ...and more will be added! :) The project was supported by the Fond na podporu umenia.. DOCUMENT ABOUT THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL MOVE YOU CAMP 2021

Today, we would like to thank to our first interns - Valentýna and Bára. With heavy hearts, we now bid farewell (professionally) and sincerely thank you for the shared year in motion. A year filled not only with work challenges but also with unforgettable experiences and mutual learning. Thank you for your energy, dedication, and contribution not only to the Ostrava movement scene. Vali and Bára, as MOVE interns, participated not only in team meetings and planning but also took care of managing individual projects. Their enthusiastic approach and eagerness to learn something new fascinated us and fueled us with their youthful energy throughout the year. We believe that the collaboration with MOVE Ostrava was also a great benefit and a valuable experience for the interns on their personal and professional journey. "Vali and Bára, we wish you many more unforgettable experiences in motion, where we will surely meet again. We believe that your talent and passion will lead you to success in the creative scene, no matter which field you choose 😉 Even after the end of your internship, you remain an important part of our community, and rest assured, we will continue to watch and support you 🖤 Your successes will always be a source of joy and pride for us. Thank you for your time, energy, and passion that you brought to our team. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you and to have created such beautiful memories together." And how do Valentýna and Bára see the past year? Would you like to become interns at MOVE Ostrava too? Write to us at komunikuji@moveostrava.cz, and we believe that together we will find a way to fulfill your wish to get involved in the events of the Ostrava cultural scene.

Pull out the diaries, open the calendars! Please note that the eleventh edition of MOVE Fest Ostrava 2024 will take place from September 25 to 29, 2024! You can already look forward to 5 unforgettable days full of movement, experiences and connections. For the eleventh time, we have a program full of contemporary dance, new circus, physical theater and there will also be a popular site-specific performance. What will be the link between the individual program points and the festival theme this year? In 2024, we embark together on the journey of leaving. 🟡 Leaving the old and making room for the arrival of the new. 🟡 Leaving as a direction of movement forward and towards the future. 🟡 Leaving as symbol of opening a new chapter. 🟡 Leaving as a sign of courage to cross the border. 🟡 Leaving as a sign of courage to venture into the unknown. 🟡 Leaving not only as an act of physical departure, but also a mental release that allows us to open up to new opportunities and new beginnings. Coming companies and performers at MOVE Fest will tell us stories about departures and farewells , but also about renewal and hope. Get ready for performances that engage your senses and mind and encourage you to contemplate the lifelong cycle of letting and receiving, this never-ending motion forward. Stay tuned and soon we will reveal the first swallows from the program MOVE Fest 2024 – a festival where you can unleash your imagination. We will gradually reveal the information on www.movefest.cz.  We look forward to seeing you in motion! Don't forget that all activities and performances that await us before the festival can be found in the section Program 😉

The time for reflection has come for us as well, and we interviewed almost all members of the MOVE team. We asked them to go through this year's dynamic experiences and choose their highlight of 2023. Read on, and you will find out what MOVErs enjoyed the most and what they will cherish the most in their memories. Jana: The most powerful moment for me was MOVE Fest - I am incredibly happy about the connections between people, projects, and initiatives that sparked there. Furthermore, it was beautiful for me to observe the team and experience trust and support in moments when I couldn't be present. Last but not least, I have a profound experience from the Greenlandic residency. There, I experienced feelings that are hard to describe. Pavel: For me, the most powerful experience was the final tour of the performance "Brave New Life." I was part of the team from the beginning, the project made sense to me, and I enjoyed traveling to these shows a lot. It was just a heartfelt experience. Also, thanks to it, I met a lot of inspiring people! Lucie: I am still fascinated that during the MOVE Festival, we managed to organize the final Roller Skate Party, including our own skate rental! It was a completely new thing we came up with, and it caught on wonderfully. The party brought together various groups of festival guests, and I believe everyone enjoyed it :) Eliška: I remember most the Slovak band The Urge at the Kuří Rynk. It fascinated me to watch the audience, who were just passing by, being drawn in by the power and energy of the performance and couldn't tear themselves away until the end. Terka: "Burden without weight!" The experience for me was the tightly-knit creative team. It was a challenge for me to observe them at their heights - I stepped out of my comfort zone a lot there. It was a tremendous joy to care for this fantastic team! Vali: I most enjoyed the discussions, conversations, and sharing with professional artists, such as Markéta Pospíšilová - she truly enchanted me. I liked how the artists engaged with each other, showing genuine interest in exploring what others create and learning more about them. A fantastic informal opportunity to meet and get involved was the Sunday festival brunch. Bára: The entire MOVE Fest and its incredible festival vibe thrilled me. I am very grateful for meeting some top-notch dancers, having the opportunity to talk to them, and seeing how they create and think.

It's been a month since Finnish performer and creator Ilona Jäntti brought together 8 selected performers through an open call, assistant director Šárka Bočková, the unique genius loci of Dolní Vítkovice, and in 5 days crafted a breathtaking site-specific project called 'Zátěž bez tíže' from this combination. Today, we bring you a little retrospective - for the eyes and the ears 😉. ACROBATICS AND DANCE IN A FORMER COAL MILL? NO PROBLEM! If you are our loyal fans, you surely know the principle of a site-specific performance. For newcomers, let us explain that it is a production tailored to a specific location within a relatively short period (in our case 5 days) and usually involves a group of performers who have not collaborated before and only perform together within the framework of this project. The resulting performance is then presented in a very limited number of performances, sometimes even just once! The invitation to create a site-specific project for the 10th edition of MOVE Fest was accepted by Finnish performer and director Ilona Jäntti, who enlisted the assistance of Šárka Bočková, a graduate of the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava. Through an open call, the creators selected 7 women and 1 man, and on September 29, 2023, they entered the unexplored space of FUTUREUM in Dolní Vítkovice for the first time. Together, they spent 5 days (almost 5 nights) shaping an outcome that breathed life into the mining and industrial heritage of Ostrava, offering a fresh and creative perspective that leaves one in awe. 👀 Following a week of intensive rehearsals in the former coal tippler and mill building, the public dress rehearsal, premiere, and two performances of "Weight without Gravity" took place. Only a "mere" dozens of festival attendees experienced it firsthand. They took away a powerful experience from this unique combination of industrial surroundings, nouveau-circus choreography, and the daring performances of the artists. If you missed it or want to relive this beauty, here's a brief look back from the lens of Petr Rehanek ⤵️ (NOT ONLY) ABOUT ZÁTĚŽ BEZ TÍŽE WITH ILONA JÄNTTI "Burden without weight" became the third collaborative site-specific project of Ilona Jäntti and Šárka Bočková. Both ladies share a passion for aesthetics and details, emphasizing the complexity of unforgettable movement scenes, which was reflected at every step in FUTUREUM. How did Ilona experience creating in Ostrava? What inspires her most about new locations for site-specific projects? And how did she get into the new circus in the first place? 🎧 Listen to Episode 18 of MOVECast, where Anna Bangoura interviews the director: #18 Finnish acrobat Ilona Jäntti loves the contrast of site-specific locations and the human body ▶️" "BURDEN WITHOUT WEIGHT" THROUGH THE EYES OF PERFORMERS MONIKA SPÁČILOVÁ Being part of the site-specific project within MOVE Fest was enriching, in every sense. In all honesty, my initial assumptions were somewhat skeptical, thinking that, as an element from aerial acrobatics with a circus background, I might not fit in with the dance majority of our group. However, right from the start, Ilona and Šárka created an atmosphere that made me feel like we've known each other for years. At the same time, they found positions for all of us where we could each showcase our own art. For both us and the directors, the spaces were completely new and untouched, so the first few days involved both guided and improvised exploration of the area. This part was the most appealing to me - one can let their imagination work to the fullest. We had a total of 4 performances. One public dress rehearsal and then three official shows. The biggest challenge was working with people and subtly guiding them through the space. In not all parts of the Futureum could people stand in one cohesive group, as they are accustomed to in other performances. It was necessary to spread them out so that each viewer could see what we wanted to convey to them through movement, acrobatics, lights, and choreography. It was a task especially for us because the viewer found themselves in the spaces where we performed for the first time. And, I think, thanks to the dress rehearsal, we always succeeded. With each reprisal, I dare say we were better and more natural guides through the space without words. ADÉLA JORDÁKOVÁ Participating in the rehearsals for the 'Weight Without Burden' project led by Ilona and Šárka gave me the opportunity to get to know new acrobats and dancers and collaborate with them, which was a very enriching experience for me. The underground spaces where we rehearsed were in many ways constraining, as the project's content had to adapt a lot to the space, but finding out what is and isn't possible proved to be an interesting research in itself. The workshops that took place throughout the festival were absolutely great. They greatly expanded my movement practice, and although they were mostly dance-focused, the principles from them can also be applied to object work – in my case, with a rope. Now, I really enjoy incorporating a more 'dance approach' into my work. Last but not least, I had the opportunity to get to know Ostrava thoroughly, where I was for the first time, as the festival program took place in various locations around the city. After ten days, I started to feel like a local 🤗." "ZÁTĚŽ BEZ TÍŽE" THROUGH THE EYES OF FOTOGRAFA KAMILA HAUPTMANNA TVŮRČÍ TÝM PROJEKTU ZÁTĚŽ BEZ TÍŽE Koncept a umělecké vedení projektu: Ilona Jäntti, Šárka Bočková Performeři: Viktorie Szalóczi, Markéta Schacherlová, Bára Beinhauerová, Monika Spáčilová, Lucie Mičková Kovářová, Jakub Baloun, Alena Dvorská, Adéla Jordáková Hudba: AGF/Antye Greie - Ripatii Produkce: Tereza Hyklová Technické zajištění: Pavel Vitt Fotograf: Kamil Hauptmann Autor videa: Petr Rehanek Vznik projektu podpořili: Ministerstvo kultury ČR, Statutární město Ostrava v rámci projektu FAJRONT!, FUTUREUM

Are you looking for a suitable place to create a new project? Are you suffering from creative block? Do you need some new inspiration? Or would you like to strengthen your team? Try the residency program ART-IN-RES 2024 ! The collection of applications for residential stays in selected host organizations realized in the period March - November 2024 starts today. Support is intended for the development of projects at all stages of the creative process in the field of contemporary theatre, dance and other related performative genres for applicants from the Czech Republic and abroad. Have you ever wondered how your project would progress if you had the opportunity to spend 1-3 weeks in a residential center of your choice? What could you achieve during this time in the new environment? 🤔 Take advantage of the 4th year of this international residency program and welcome new inspiration, stimuli and experiences. HOW TO DO IT? 1. Selection of host organization You can find a selection of residential places on the portal ART-IN-RES. Pay attention to the specific options and conditions of residential centers and choose such places that are suitable for your project and your needs. 2. Addressing the selected host organization No later than December 1st, contact the selected residential center at the email listed in its profile at ART-IN-RES . (Later requests will not be considered.) In the subject field write ART-IN-RES 2024 and ask the organization to provide a residency. Introduce your project to the organization, its purpose and goal of the residency, the implementation team, attach your professional resume and mention the technical requirements. Give the organization time to decide. If it is inclined to provide residence, agree on a preliminary date and ask it to fill out/write the consent. Accept when your project chooses not to support. You can attach more consents if you are interested. (Even the host organization can support more projects with its consent.) 3. Official login to the program Please send complete SIGNUP FORM by December 15 at the latest. It has to include a description of the project, its purpose and the goal of the residency, implementation team, technical requirements, professional CV and a brief motivation letter . The application must be accompanied by signed consent of the selected host organization to provide a residential stay at your project within the pre-agreed deadline. The consent form can be downloaded HERE - form may vary, consent and signature are important representative of the host organization. 4. Selection of supported residences Host organizations nominate 3 preferred projects after the deadline. The dramaturgical board of Nová síť makes the final selection. You can expect the publication of the results until around January 20, 2024. It depends on the results of the subsidies under the National Recovery Plan - Development calls competence of KKS workers: projects of international and professional cooperation in the Czech Republic. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM Who can apply Atists, cultural managers and other cultural professionals from the field of contemporary theatre, dance and other related performative genres from the Czech Republic and abroad. During this challenge, both individual projects (1-2 artists), group projects (3-8 artists), and managers’ residences (3-5 people) are supported. In 2024, we plan to support around 10 projects with a residential stay. Term The prompt is for a calendar period from March 1 to November 30 year 2024 and is intended for creative residences with length 1-3 weeks and managerial residencies lasting 3-5 days in the contracted host organization. Financial support Financial support is provided for residents and guests organization: support for residents: 1,500 CZK / person / day support of host organizations: fixed amount of CZK 1,000 / day + CZK 400 / person / day + CZK 5,000 Selected support residents is intended to compensate for personal costs associated with the residential stay (ie transport, food, daily expenses) and as a contribution to creative activity. Host organization within the framework of the mentioned support, he/she will provide the residents with accommodation, facilities for creative activities and will ensure the successful course of the residency. Other services or persons beyond the scope are at the individual residents' agreement with the host organization and any financial participation of residents. Outcome from the residence There has to be an outcome of residence in a form of documentation of the final report and photos, which will be accessible to the public on the ART-IN-RES website, or public presentation of the project in any form of presentation. For example, a verbal presentation or demonstration of results of residential stay to the wider community of the host organization in a work-in-progress format or a public intervention in a space with a voluntary debate with the audience present. In the case of a managers’ residency, it can be, for example, a presentation of the organization, sharing impressions and conclusions from the residency with the wider community of the host organization Timetable Call opening: November 1, 2023 Deadline to apply for residential positions: December 1, 2023 Application deadline: December 15, 2023 Publication of results: approximately until January 20, 2024 Realization of residences: March 1 - November 30, 2024 For any questions, contact Tereza Lacmanová: terezalacmanova@novasit.cz. Photo by Michael Lozano: The Dreamy Walking project directed by Michał Salwiński at the Offcity residence in Pardubice. The ART-IN-RES residency program is part of the activities of the Nová sító cultural organization. The program is implemented with the financial participation of the EU through the National Recovery Plan and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

This year, as part of connecting the upcoming generation of pefomers with the reality of the current scene, we offered students of several conservatories and universities the opportunity to participate in the MOVE Fest Ostrava 2023 program completely free of charge. We believe that such support of young talents is needed and will soon return to us in the form of enthusiastic dancers, but perhaps also choreographers or creators in other equally important positions. One of those who took advantage of this opportunity were the students of the Prague Conservatory Duncan centre. During the festival week in Ostrava, they watched several performances with their "future colleagues", took part in movement workshops led by their idols from the professional scene and (not only) had the opportunity to ask questions and share their observations during discussions. The meeting of students from DC with students from VŠMU, who performed as part of an impressive evening dedicated to young talents, was unique and enormously enriching both for us and especially for the students themselves Fresh dance. During the debate after this Thursday's program, a friendly debate took place between the two groups full of inquisitive comparison, debriefing and friendly sharing. Duncan center students themselves commented on their participation in MOVE Fest as follows: "It is very important in the dance industry to make contacts that can open new doors and opportunities later. That's what happened at Movefest. The possibility of meeting people from the dance sphere and insight into the processes of international dancers and their creations. Through various workshops, after the performance the following discussion with the creators. We agreed that it was rewarding to see the dancers up close, as it is more challenging in a regular theater environment. We are grateful for this experience. MOVE Fest rules!"

Dear friends of dance and motion, 10th anniversary MOVE Fest Ostrava is behind us and I sit above these lines with joy and gratitude to express my thanks for the time spent together. I am extremely happy that this year MOVE Fest expanded to other locations and we could really embrace Ostrava with (e)motion! The festival has been more than just an event for us for 10 years - it's a journey on which we go further and further every year to show that Ostrava is not just a city, but a living organism full of creativity, talent and passion. I was even more pleased that this year many guest artists had the opportunity to stay at the festival for a few days and experience more of what MOVE Fest and Ostrava has to offer. The performers and creators boasted that they could meet with other guests and viewers, share experiences and discover the beauty of Ostrava. I am very happy that thanks to the festival, Czech and foreign visitors have been able to experience that Ostrava has really stepped out of its shadow and stereotype. But none of this would be possible without the efforts and support of many organizations, groups and individuals! And that's why I want to express my sincere thanks to all the coming artists, festival guests, partners, friendly institutions and the MOVE Fest team. Thanks to your commitment, focus and care for even the smallest details, we created an unforgettable experience together again this year. I am grateful that MOVE Ostrava has you and I appreciate that you are on the way to transform Ostrava with us. Thank you! And final thanks belongs to you - our invaluable viewers! Thank you for the energy you give to performers and organizers. Your support fills us with gratitude and motivation. I look forward to seeing you in motion not only at the next MOVE Fest, but also during the entire 2023/2024 season, which will bring a lot of beautiful moving experiences. With thanks and love, Jana LOOK BEHIND MOVE FEST OSTRAVA 2023 Video: Petr Rehanek Photo: Kamil Hauptmann

Do you remember the workshop and performative walk .tektoparty? Ostrava has already experienced it twice - on the Ema dump and in the vicinity of Landek. Each time it was a wonderful experience connecting movement, nature and participants into a harmonious whole full of knowledge. And why do we remember .tektoparty now? Because we consider performative forms in the landscape to be an important part of the contemporary art scene and we like to support interdisciplinary projects such as Geology of being Zden Brungot Svíteková. Zdenka and Jana Ryšlava spent the month of August on a residential stay in Greenland Ilulissat, specifically in the multidisciplinary center Arctic Culture Lab - an incredibly inspiring meeting place for (not only) artists and scientists . Together, they drew up an action plan for the individual steps to implement the project, worked on the adaptability of the .tektoparty concept and the new concept of the World Trail. Zden Brungot Svíteková has been dedicated to the connection of geology with movement, which proves the deep connection between the Earth's body and the human body, since 2016. Her Geology of being has been transferring scientific knowledge into an artistic context for years and allows us to perceive our planet from a different perspective . The residential stay of The Forces That Move in Ilulissat became for Zdenka and Jana another mirror for their own perception of nature and space, which they will use for their further work. One of the goals of the stay was to adapt the principles of the .tektoparty outdoor format to new locations so that it could be organized at any location. In replicating this workshop and the resulting performative walk, establishing a deep relationship with the local community and environment is central. Therefore, getting to know Central Europe's remote environment of Greenland - local nature and inhabitants - was a suitable opportunity to simulate getting to know the potential locations of the Tektoparty project. Also in Greenland, during the stay, a new concept with the working title Earth Trail began to emerge, which combines geology, eco-somatics, movement and public space. This is an interactive educational trail that anyone can go on and experience the fascinating connection of movement in nature with science. The starting point of the residency was in Arctic Culture Lab - a platform that brings together artists, curators, international experts, geopolitical specialists and producers and enables them to get to know Greenland as a place where everyday life takes place in harmony with nature. In today's busy world, artists rarely have the means or the will to invest the time needed to become intimately familiar with a place. Therefore, even this overall two-month residency The Forces That Move is also a call to transform both artistic and dramaturgical practice and to the development of innovative creative methodologies. Only in this way is it possible to penetrate deeper into the specifics of a specific place, get to know it and then pass on your experiences and knowledge to the audience. The director of Arctic Culture Lubu, Andreas Hoffmann, deserves personal thanks - for an abundance of information, inspiring experiences and genuine Nordic care. Thank you 🖤 August in Greenland gave Jana and Zdenko the opportunity to learn more about the inseparable coexistence of man and nature, art and science and their symbiotic harmony. Intercultural dialogue, getting to know local residents, tourists and scientists was also an interesting aspect. Thanks to these meetings, our ambassadors got a wonderful opportunity to get to know the relationships of local residents with their landscape and to study what we can transfer from them to our Central European environment. In addition, Jana used the authentic environment here to immerse herself in the preparatory phase of the newly emerging project Wild Geese, in which movement techniques and object theater procedures are connected with the theme of Nordic nature, myths and heroism. Wild geese in co-production with Fyzioart are based on the stories of Nordic heroes, legendary adventurers, as well as folk tales about wild geese flying north. We thus focus on the topic of understanding between man and nature, his necessary connection with his roots and his childhood, with the earth, clay and sky and its wind blowing across the intersections of (life's) paths. You can look forward to the result in the 2024/2025 season. The residency took place thanks to the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, National recovery plan, association Ostruzina and Art Support Fund. Thank you very much.