1. International Dance Festival 2010 26 th February – 14 th March 2010 Chiang Mai – Phuket- Bangkok

10. Cultural Partners Embassy of Israel Embassy of Italy Embassy of Argentina Embassy of Sri Lanka Embassy of the People's Republic of China Embassy of Czech Republic Embassy of Arab Egypt Embassy of The Republic of Korea Embassy of the Republic of Chile Embassy of The United States Embassy of the People's Republic of Bulgaria The Embassy of the Republic of Poland Embassy of Finland Embassy of Kenya Embassy of South Africa Embassy of India

13. Target Audience

14. 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.

15. Chiang Mai 10th Anniversary “International Dance Festival” 2010 Chiang Mai 27 th - 28 th February 2009 Host Partners: Governor of Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Municipality Opening Ceremony Friday 26 th February (18.30 - 20.00 hours) Presided over by the Governor and Mayor of Chiang Mai with cocktail reception at the Chiang Mai Museum Public Performances: Venue: The Three Kings Monument Public performance at Three Kings monument are as follow: 27 th and 28 th February 16.00 -18.00 hours “Young Talent Showcase” 18.00 -19.00 hours young local choreographers performances. 19.00 - 21.00 hours highlight performances from 8 international guest dance companies (excerpt for main performances)

16. Chiang Mai Master classes/ dance film /workshops will be on 27th-28th at Chiang Mai Museum conduct by international artists/choreographers Monday 27th February: 11.00 -12.30 hours Creative movement 13.00 -14.30 hours contemporary dance/ percussion workshop 14.30-16.00 hours Introduction to Choreography Tuesday 28th February: 11,00 -12.30 hours contemporary dance 13.00 -14.30 hours introduction to choreography2 14.30 -16.00 hours introduction to choreographer 3 Main Performance: Venue: Kad Suan Keaw Theater on Saturday 27th February. 19.30 - 21.00 hours The Main Performance

18. Phuket 10th Anniversary “International Dance Festival” 2010 (dates: Tuesday 2 nd -3 rd -4 th March 2009) Host Partners: Governor of Phuket and Phuket Municipality Opening Ceremony: Tuesday 2 nd March at 18.30 - 20.00 hours. presided over by the Governor and Mayor of Phuket by invitation only cocktail reception. Public Performances: Venue: option: 1. Sapanhin (Phuket City) 2. Jungceylon Shopping. 2 nd - 3 rd - 4 th March 2009: 16.00 -18.00 hours “Young Talent Showcase” 18.00 -19.00 hours young local choreographers performances. 19.00 - 21.00 hours highlight performances from 8 guest dance companies (excerpt for main performances)

19. Phuket Master classes/ dance film /workshops 3 rd - 4 th March at Rajapark University conduct by international artists/choreographers 3 rd March: 11.00 -12.30 hours Creative movement 13.00 -14.30 hours contemporary dance/ percussion workshop 14.30-16.00 hours Introduction to Choreography 4 th March: 11,00 -12.30 hours contemporary dance 13.00 -14.30 hours introduction to choreography 2 14.30 -16.00 hours introduction to choreographer 3 Main Performance: Venue: option at SF Cinema City (at Jungceylon) or at Hilton Arcadia on 3 rd -4 th March. 19.30-21.00 hours The Main Performance.

21. Bangkok Bangkok: dates: Friday 5 th - 14 th March 2009 Host Partners: Governor of Bangkok and Bangkok Municipality Opening Ceremony: Friday 5th March (18.30 - 20.00 hours) BMA Art Centre Presided over by the Bangkok Governor with cocktail reception (invitation only) Carefully selected performances: art exhibitions. Public Performances: workshops/master classes/ art exhibition /art market/dance film Venue: Benjasiri Park: BMA Art Centre options Parc Paragon or Centralworld: Thai Bev to make suggestions. Dates: 6 th - 7 th March 2009:. 16.00 -18.00 hours “Young Talent Showcase” 18.00 -19.00 hours young local choreographers performances. 19.00 - 21.00 hours highlight performances from 8 guest dance companies (excerpt for main performances)

22. Bangkok Main Performance: Invited guest Cultural Partners to stage their works at the following venues: Thailand Cultural Center Main Hall and Aksara Theater Dates: 6 th – 14 th March Time: 19.30-21.00 hours Master classes/ dance film /workshops Monday 8th -12th March at Dance Centre conduct by international artists/choreographers.

23. Host Partners Chiang Mai Phuket Bangkok

24. Bangkok Benjasiri Park

25. “ International Dance Festival” 2009 Festival Facts and Information - Organized by the friends-of-the-Arts foundation in partnership with Thailand’s Ministry of Culture and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. - 12 performing artist groups participated and represented their country. - Over 300 dancers and performing artists to participated in the festival. - Over 80 live performances were held at in Bangkok: Phuket: Chiang Mai - 10 master classes (for professional performing artists) in dance and percussion conducted by leading international choreographers and musicians. - 20 free workshops for the general public. - Over 80,000 people enjoy this free event held over 12 days.

26. Black light Theater, Praque

27. Felippa Giordano Concert Thailand Cultural Centre (Main Hall)

28. Sunlight Zone, USA An innovative multi-media aerial acrobatic and dance submersion

29. OplasTheatre, Italy This performance is dealing once again with the human being and the relationships between people through choreographic research.

30. Kolben Dance Company, Israel Gate of Jerusalem

31. Show B-Boy from South Korean

32. Guangdong Dance China Guangdong dance company is one of the best Chinese contemporary dance in China

33. Argentine Tango, Argentina Fernanda Ghi & Guillermo Merlo and Company one of the best Argentine Tango Dance Company

34. Gregor Hatala, Austria Mr. Gregor Hatala, the solo dancer from the Vienna State Opera.

35. Frontier Danceland - Singapore

37. Thank You The friends-of-the-Arts foundation 53/3 Sukhumvit Soi 33, Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtun Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel / Fax: (02) 258-9227 / 259-8861 E-mail: < [email_address] > < www.friends-of-the-Art.info >