Public performance ‘The School of Narrative Dance’ held in Valletta

The public performance The School of Narrative Dance (SOND), a large-scale participatory project centred on empowerment, inclusivity and creativity as social driving forces, took place in Malta at the end of last month. 

SOND offered free workshops in Malta with choreographer Maria Fonzino ahead of the main performance, at Blitz Valletta and the Casino Maltese.

The open call to participate was available on Blitz’s website and social media (www.blitzvalletta.com) and shared through flyers and word of mouth for three months through the collaboration of the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector.

Marinella Senatore's artwork Remember the First Time You Saw Your Name on the facade of the Casino Maltese.

To date, SOND has seen over six million participants in 24 countries. It features participants of every age and background, with no previous artistic experience, as well as artists from disciplines as diverse as capoeira, hip hop, breakdance, tango, flamenco, ballet, opera, pop music, gymnastics and much more.

During the local event on June 30, Żebbuġ B.P. Band set the rhythm as passers-by were invited to join the artist and the artistic procession to reactivate our shared public...