International Dance Festival 2012

2. Who We Are?
53/3 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 33, Klongtun Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel:(02) 259-8861 Tel/Fax: (02) 258-9227 E-mail: info@friends-of-the-arts.info

3. International
Dance Festival
2012
23rd November-2nd December
53/3 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 33, Klongtun Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel:(02) 259-8861 Tel/Fax: (02) 258-9227 E-mail: info@friends-of-the-arts.info

4. Featured at Each Venue
• Public Performances (10-15 minute performance Thai and
International dance company: free event in public venue).
• Main Performances: (private invitation “fund raiser” staged at
special venues hosted by the Embassy and the friends-of-the-Arts
foundation: 60 - 75 minute performance in total/ double bill: 35
minutes each group: triple bills: 25 minutes).
• Young Talent Showcase: young talent invited to perform 16.00 –
18.00 hours: 2nd - 3rd Day of the festival at public venue). an
opportunity for young talent performing artists/dancers to stage
their work!
53/3 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 33, Klongtun Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel:(02) 259-8861 Tel/Fax: (02) 258-9227 E-mail: info@friends-of-the-arts.info

5. Other Events
• Master Classes: (special classes for experiences students and
professionals artists).
• Workshops: (open classes free of charge for all!) different disciples to be
announced: taught by seasoned professionals).
• Visual Arts Exhibitions: theme visual arts inspired by dance and movement
•Street Acts: fun loving performing artist willing to show their craft as
“buskers” traditional street performers
.
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6. Goals
• to develop Thai youth to discover their own natural talent.
• to support young talented and professional Thai artists.
• to organize performances; master classes: workshop; seminars; exhibitions.
• to introduce and promote performing arts to the general public.
• to establish exchange programs with international institutions.
• to network and collaborate with individual performing artists and arts
organization.
• to educate and open minds to the joy-of-life through the performing arts
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7. Target Audience
• General Public
• Domestic and International Tourists
• Arts Lovers
• Students Young and Old!
• Media & Press
“Expectation: More than 50,000 audiences to attend the 2012 festival”
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8. Cultural Partners
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9. Networking and Cultural Exchange
• International
Guest Artists: invited from 15 Embassies and Cultural institutions to
represent their country.
• Thai Performing Artist: traditional as well as especially talented Thai artists from all
performing arts disciplines are invited to perform at the festival.
• More Than Dance competition.
• Location: Chiang Mai: Bangkok:
• Networking: all artists are encouraged to meet and exchange ideas and
knowledge!
53/3 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 33, Klongtun Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel:(02) 259-8861 Tel/Fax: (02) 258-9227 E-mail: info@friends-of-the-arts.info

10. Theme
• The arts historically have been use to express the conscience of the people!
• Humans are only visitors to this planet and are the only animals on the planet
charged with the capability and responsibility having the knowledge to protect the
natural recourses and environment for all living creatures and plants!
• To place focus on issues not individuals: i.e. ban plastic bags and non-degradable
wrappers/containers from the planet: separate garbage etc.!
• Encourage (rather demand) that your local authorities take appropriate action!!!
• Use of natural materials (i.e. supermarkets to use string bags (offer discounts) etc.
etc.!)
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11. Target Audience
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12. Zoning
Main Stage: the premier performance from both Thai and Internationally
with renowned musicians and dancers.
Young Talented Stage: amateur to express themselves in the language of the dance
to make the event.
Master Classes: for professionals and advanced students.
Workshops: 10 Workshops including dance & movement / mind & body
for everyone
Art/Photo Exhibitions: exhibition of invitation professional Thai artist
and arts market co-organizing with Contemporary Arts
Administration of Cultural Minister.
Performing Arts: For domestic and international performing arts
Education Fair: to promote educational institutions.
Sponsor Booths: space provided for the main sponsors.
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13. Bangkok Benjasiri Park
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14. Become friends
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15. Thank You