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.
Explore African art through movement, beadwork, vibrant colours, ceramics, and batik making. Then, immerse yourself in Africa's rhythms with a drumming workshop led by Tomáš Kerle. Tadeáš Šíma invites you on a virtual bike ride across the continent. Afro beats set the stage for an evening at PONEC featuring solo performances by Mai Juli and Amaly Dianor. Don't miss Amaly Dianor's workshop for professionals before she heads back to Paris for the Olympic Games opening ceremony!
SATURDAY 15.6
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.
13:00 – 18:00 Beading with Barbora Šmídová
Žižkov Highline
for kids
Barbora Šmídová
Unleash your creative spirit with Barbora Šmídová! Create traditional Nordic bracelets and various animals typical of Scandinavia, such as reindeer, bears, and different types of fish. The stand will be open all day, so feel free to stop by anytime and craft your own original jewellery.
14:00 - 15:00 Drums of Africa
Žižkov Highline
workshop
Tomáš Kerle
The African drum workshop led by Tomáš Kerle is a wonderful opportunity for children and teenagers to discover the magical world of African music. Tomáš is a passionate musician with rich experience and profound knowledge of African rhythms. The workshop will be full of energy and interaction that helps children develop musical skills and creativity. African drums bring new experiences to children's lives and inspiration to discover different musical traditions.
14:00 - 16.30 African Batik
Žižkov Highline
workshop
Atelier ŠUM
Multicoloured coloured clothing is another hallmark of Africa, exemplified in their traditional batik dyeing technique. Atelier ŠUM is partnering with us to offer a batik workshop for both children and adults. The workshop is led by professional artists with teaching experience who will guide you through this process.
15.30 - 16.30 Africa by Bike
Unijazz Reading Room
lecture
Tadeáš Šíma
Have you ever dreamed of going to Africa and getting to know its natural environment? Set out with Tadeáš Šíma, aka Tady Táda, on a journey through mountains, deserts, savannahs and tropical forests. Let's discover together what he became during his journey, what adventures he experienced and what he discovered about the darkness he had always feared.
17:20 - 18:00 Barati Trio
Žižkov Highline
African music concert
Barati Trio
A three-member group that will lead us through a fascinating landscape of sounds and moods through traditional African rhythms. The music is composed of various drums and percussive instruments intended for dancing and listening. A beautiful introduction to Stories of Africa at PONEC with solos by Mai Juli and Amaly Dianor.
SUNDAY 16. 6.
10:00 - 11.30 Colourful Painting of Africa
wall at the Unijazz Reading Room
painting workshop for kids
Jan Hladík
Together with an artist and a musician, children will have the opportunity to portray African culture. By playing with colours, they will create paintings to decorate the surroundings of Krenovka.
13.30 - 15.30 Pottery for Kids
Žižkov Highline
for kids
Barbora Dayef
Join us for an art workshop designed for both children and adults, where everyone can explore the basic sculptural technique of plaster casting. Participants will play and imprint various shapes in wet sand, creating a unique sandy landscape. At the end of the session, each participant will create a plaster cast of their work to take home.
16:00 - 18:00 Pottery for Adults
Žižkov Highline
for adults
Barbora Dayef
Join us for an art workshop designed for both children and adults, where everyone can explore the basic sculptural technique of plaster casting. Adults will experiment with pressing and imprinting flowers and other natural structures into sculpting clay. The subsequent plaster casting will create a plastic relief, which we will then patina and colour.
16:00 - 17:00 Inflatable Kayak on the Amazon
Žižkov Highline
lecture
Matěj Balga
In 2014, Matěj Balga embarked on an incredible journey around the world, including an epic four-month trip on an inflatable kayak in the Amazon. During this adventurous journey, he discovered the secrets of the Amazon rainforest and faced the challenges of the wild river and its inhabitants. Come hear a story of courage and determination that pushed his physical and mental abilities to their very limits.
18:00 - 19:00 The Christianization of the Indigenous People of Latin America
Žižkov Highline
lecture
Monika Brenišínová
The lecture explores the phenomenon of Christianization among the native inhabitants of Latin America. It presents the historical circumstances and methods of evangelization, the architecture used for this purpose, and the art that served for the indoctrination and catechesis of the natives. Additionally, it covers the syncretic, hybrid elements that emerged from the blending of Western Christian culture with the native cultures of Latin America.
The TANEC PRAHA 2024 Festival takes place under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel.
