Keep Calm

The fifth and final event of 2023 takes place on Christmas Eve—the night of quiet expectations, joyful pretence, and restless hearts. Keep Calm invites everyone who has nowhere to go, who does not wish to go anywhere, or who seeks to escape the burden of celebration. A collective exhale, an evening of strange serenity, leading to the promise of deep and restful sleep.

Ventilator cycle organised by Zavod Sploh evokes movement, circulation, and exchange—between ideas, forms, techniques, and people. It opens space for experimentation, collaboration, and unexpected artistic encounters.

Soft Power — Concept by Kristina Aleksova (2023)

This edition focuses on the concept of soft power—Joseph S. Nye’s term for influence through cultural appeal rather than force. Drawing on ballet’s historical ties to political power, the research examines how this seemingly delicate art form has shaped social ideals, gender roles, and national identities. By intertwining ballet conventions with contemporary performance practices, the work explores how tradition and control coexist within today’s media-saturated world.