Zfin Malta

Zfin Malta Dance Ensemble (ŻMDE) is the repertory national dance company of Malta, which has a repertoire ranging from new works created in Malta by both local and international choreographers as well as the re-staging of renowned works from all over the world.

Underpinning this vision is the desire to inspire, excite and, most importantly, include audiences in the ideas and constant developments evident in the nature of the contemporary arts internationally today.

Emphasis is on cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration thus positioning Malta as a cultural hub of contemporary dance in Europe and the Mediterranean. In doing so, ŻMDE also aims to establish Malta as a major partner in the international arts and creative industries. The company provides full-time employment opportunities in dance, in particular to a growing community of young Maltese artists through a professional practice, education and outreach work and arts related management.

The development of collaborative partnerships with artists from other areas of the creative industries (choreographers, musicians, composers, photographers, designers, directors, visual artists) both nationally and internationally stand as a major aspect to the company's philosophy as well as the enabling of further opportunities for young Maltese choreographers to develop work on a full-time company.