Actividary

Actividary – A Danced Reading with Ostružina

Step into the world of dance with this playful and interactive performance inspired by the book TANČI (DANCE) – a visually stunning encyclopedia that brings together the history, art, and everyday joy of movement.

What connects the haka, hip-hop, and fever?
And when you tumble onto the dance floor – is it pantomime?

This isn’t just a reading – it’s an invitation to move, improvise, explore, and create! Become part of the story of dance across time, cultures, and styles: from prehistoric rhythms through courtly ballet to contemporary forms and dance for the camera. Along the way, and in the book, you’ll encounter legendary figures like Louis XIV, Isadora Duncan, Josephine Baker, and the Hindu god Shiva.

Actividary is for everyone, children, parents, educators, and anyone curious to explore dance, creativity, and movement in fresh, imaginative ways. TANČI is more than just a book – it’s a hands-on guide to creation, body awareness, and the pure joy of movement.

Genre: Interactive Danced Reading
Audience: Children, Parents, General Public, Educators
Duration: 90 minutes

Credits
Concept, creation and performers: Barbora Látalová, Zden Brungot Svíteková
Video concept and edit: Stéphanie Nyota N’Duhirahe
Visual collaboration, costumes, scenography: Lenka Jabůrková
Sound collaboration: Daniel Nulty
Production: Lucia Račková / Ostružina z.s.

The project was created with the financial support of the State Cultural Fund, the City of Prague, and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

About the book:

The book DANCE (TANČI in Czech) was written by the Portuguese author Inês Fonseca Santos and illustrated by André Letria.
Translated from the Portuguese original DANÇA (Pato Lógico, 2022) by Barbora Müllerová.

The Czech edition was published by Ostružina in 2024.
Price: 380 CZK
ISBN: 978-80-11-05850-0
Orders for bookstores and libraries: kniha@ostruzina.eu