For three weekends in June, we'll be touring the countries from which the festival artists originate along the Žižkov Highline embankment. Bring along the children and grandparents and your friends; everyone can select their preferred options from the weekend menu. Krenovka* isn't just about dancing; you'll encounter artists from the Trať 42 association and the delightful Unijazz Reading Room, enhancing the experience with culinary delights from the North, Africa and Ukraine.
On Friday, June 21, four young artists from Ukraine will present their work at PONEC. Some of them will lead Saturday's Dance Play workshop. Karel Cudlín, a well-known reportage and documentary photographer, will enrich the graphic and final photography workshop with his lecture, taking us to the Ukrainian countryside of the 1990s. Maria Prokopjuk will introduce the traditions and artifacts of this country. The young musical duo Emily and Zůza will enhance the evening with a concert, creating a pleasant atmosphere.
SATURDAY 22. 6.
10:00 – 11:00 Movement Workshop for Kids – Dance Play
Žižkov Highline
for kids
Yana Reutova - choreographer, Olena Korotkova - instructor, Anastasiia Pavlovska - instructor
During the workshop, children will engage in various activities, including games and dance exercises, to learn more about themselves. They will also focus on observing their environment, which will inspire their movements. The workshop aims to develop children's movement skills and encourage self-expression.
14:00 - 16.30 Graphics – a dry needle
Žižkov Highline
family friendly
Atelier ŠUM
We will learn the technique of gradual uncovering, create smooth lines, and prepare a plate for intaglio printing. Under the guidance of a lecturer, we will become graphic artists for a while and visit a real lithography workshop. This workshop for children and adults is organized in cooperation with Atelier ŠUM. The lecturers are professional artists with teaching experience who will guide you through the technique.
18:00 - 19:00 The Ukrainian Countryside with Karel Cudlín
Unijazz Reading Room
lecture
Karel Cudlín
Reportage and documentary photographer Karel Cudlín will take the audience back to Ukraine in the 1990s. Just 200 kilometres from Košice, one could witness a way of life reminiscent of the stories from our grandparents. Children returning home from school would put on their clogs and drive the goats out to graze.
20:00 - 20.45 Emily & Zůza
Žižkov Highline
concert
Emily Robertson and Zuzana Žeromská
The Saturday program will conclude with a performance by the musical duo Emily & Zůza. After several years of creating music together in their rooms, they performed in front of an audience for the first time this year. Their music falls within the pop genre, featuring original lyrics inspired by life.
SUNDAY 23. 6.
10:00 - 11:00 Dance Workshop for the Whole Family
Žižkov Highline
family friendly
Yana Reutova - choreographer, Olena Korotkova - instructor, Anastasiia Pavlovska - instructor
Join us for a delightful time filled with positive emotions and new experiences for the whole family. From creative activities to engaging tasks, the dance workshop will introduce you to the world of traditional Ukrainian games and customs. Come and enjoy a workshop brimming with joy, movement and inspiration!
14:00 - 16:00 Analogue Photography
Žižkov Highline
workshop
Free Cinema & Barbora Doleželová
Taking a photo today is easier than ever. That’s why we have prepared an analogue photography workshop for you, where you will learn to slow down and think about what you want to capture. Discover the differences between the digital cameras commonly used today and classic analogue cameras. You’ll have the chance to try out several cameras, including classic models, simple plastic ones by Lomography, and wooden pinhole cameras by Dirkoma.
16:00 - 17:00 Ukrainian Traditions
Žižkov Highline
lecture
Maria Prokopjuk
Maria Prokopyuk will guide you through the rich world of Ukrainian traditions, including Christmas celebrations, when families gather for a twelve-course festive dinner featuring the mysterious Kutja, and Easter, which is marked by decorating eggs using the pysanka technique and a festive procession with baskets full of food to be consecrated in the church..
17.30 - 18.30 Performance by the Palianycia Children's Folklore Choir and the Women's Singing Group Spivoče kolo
Žižkov Highline
concert
Palianycia choir
The children's Ukrainian folk choir Palianycia primarily showcases Ukrainian folk songs. The accompanying program will include several folk and ceremonial songs that highlight the rich tradition of authentic Ukrainian folk singing, including polyphonic arrangements. Part of the children's choir performance will be accompanied by the women's singing circle "Spivoče kolo", which also specializes in the folklore of Ukraine and other European countries.
The TANEC PRAHA 2024 Festival takes place under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel.
