COFFEE TALK with Markéta Málková | October 10, 2024

Markéta Málková on connecting communities and nature through dance in South Bohemia, Czechia

On October 10, 2024, we were excited excited to host a special conversation with Markéta H. Malkova, director of the »REZI.DANCE« artist residency in Komařice, South Bohemia. Since 2016, »REZI.DANCE« has offered dancers from around the world a unique retreat to create in the tranquility of nature while engaging with the local community. Through projects like »The Body in the Region«, Markéta fosters the active participation of local villagers, from children to seniors, in the creative process. She organizes the »HARVEST« festival, bringing contemporary dance directly into the rural landscape.

In this Coffee Talk, Markéta shares her experiences and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of producing dance in rural areas. She demonstrates how art, nature, and community can successfully come together.