See Thai contemporary dance positioned globally at Unfolding Kafka Festival
An ambitious gathering sets its sights on widening the conversation around Thai contemporary performance, linking local practice with international perspectives. Choreographers, dancers, teachers, academics, producers and policymakers share one space, trading research, process and lived experience without hierarchy. The aim feels clear: position Thai work within a global frame while staying alert to its own cultural roots. The programme balances performance with reflection. International showcases sit alongside post-show discussions that trace the journey from tradition to present-day experimentation. Workshops sharpen the focus further, including a Master Class Open Lab led by Hiroaki Umeda, a Fast Track session with Olivier Dubois and a workshop guided by Hillel Kogan. It feels rigorous yet generous, serious about craft while remaining open to exchange.
February 21-24. Free. Register via here. Sodsai Pantoomkomol Center of Dramatic Arts and Bangkok Kunsthalle, 7pm-8pm