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Štěpán Hampl performed at the international SOLO Contemporary Dance Festival in Ankara

On 29 and 30 August 2026, the 9th edition of the international SOLO Contemporary Dance Festival took place at CerModern, one of Ankara’s leading cultural centres. Over the course of two days, 24 artists from 14 countries showcased a diverse range of contemporary dance performances. The Czech Republic was represented by Štěpán Hampl, a member of the Prague Chamber Ballet.

In addition to Türkiye and the Czechia, the festival featured artists from Poland, Portugal, Italy, Brazil, France, Spain, the United States, Georgia, the United Kingdom, Hungary and China. The programme also included workshops and accompanying events for both professionals and the wider public. The festival attracted hundreds of visitors. Despite a noticeable drop in temperatures in Ankara during the festival days, the open-air performances enjoyed strong attendance, with full audiences demonstrating a keen interest in contemporary dance.

Czechia was represented by Štěpán Hampl of the Prague Chamber Ballet, who presented the solo performance The Metamorphosis, subtitled "Mr K". Set to music by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, the work draws inspiration from the world of Franz Kafka. Through movement, it explores the transformation of a solitary individual, his inner conflicts, the search for identity, and pivotal moments encountered while navigating a personal “labyrinth.” The performance was met with a very positive response from the audience.

The SOLO Contemporary Dance Festival provides a high-quality international platform for the presentation of Czech contemporary dance in Türkiye while also creating valuable opportunities for networking and the development of cooperation with both the Turkish and the wider international dance community.

SOLO Contemporary Dance Festival

SOLO Contemporary Dance Festival