It was announced last week that IETM, the 500-strong international network for contemporary performing arts, has appointed ICE HOT Reykjavík´s director Ása Richardsdóttir as its Secretary General. She will relocate to Brussels in the new year, after finishing ICE HOT. You can read more about the appointment here. Ása has been the Icelandic partner in […]
We have had a cold autumn in Reykjavík, average temperature in September was 7,1 °C and 3,9 °C in October. When visiting Iceland in winter you should ALWAYS bring your best winter gear, warm sweaters, warm coat, mittens, thermal hats and scarf. And most importantly VERY GOOD SHOES. Here are some photos of what we […]
We asked the Icelandic ICE HOT artists to share with you something Wonderful about our city. Take a look – more TIPS on our website under Practical Info – Explore Reykjavík Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir and Ylfa Áskelsdóttir Díó Its Volleybal Hallelujah! Late night swimming, hot tub, cold pot, sauna. Vesturbæjarlaug Katrín Gunnarsdóttir – Shades of History: If you are […]
The Reykjavík team eagerly awaits the arrival of the international dance community. With one month to go we still have various tasks to finish but feel sure we will. There is an Icelandic saying “Þetta reddast!” which literally means “It will solved itself!” 470 GUESTS AND ARTISTS COMING 470 international guests and artists have registered […]
ICE HOT Nordic Dance Platform and the ICE HOT Reykjavík team are proud to present our program for December 12th – 16th 2018. Take a look at our full program. 19 productions on stage, 19 works in MORE MORE MORE pitch, 14 seminars and workshops, a pre-trip and 3 morning classes. All together 56 events – […]
We are happy to open for registration to ICE HOT Nordic Dance Platform in Reykjavik December 12th – 16th 2018. Please click the link below for further information on registration, our partner hotel, delegate fee and more. You can now register for the platform and book your hotel room. The artistic programme will be released in August and booking of […]
ICE HOT REYKJAVIK starts with a blast on Wednesday evening December 12th at Reykjavik City Theatre. A whole evening of Iceland Dance Company ´s celebrated SACRIFICE, a collection of commanding creations exploring the relationship between art and religion. SACRIFICE is produced by Iceland Dance Company in co-operation with Reykjavík City Theatre and LÓKAL Performing Arts […]
Snæfellsnes Peninsula is known as “Iceland in a nutshell” and therefore it´s the perfect place to take you for the pre-fest-tour. The trip will be two jam-packed and fun-fused days of sightseeing, playing, experiencing, gourmet eating, underground caving, night swimming, laughter yoga-ing and “gettingtoknoweachother”-ing. From Reykjavík you will be escorted by a top-notch tour guide […]
The ICE HOT Reykjavík team is happy to announce an open call for ideas. We invite you to send in proposals for seminars and workshops you wish to host, execute and organize during the platform in Reykjavík, December 12th – 16th2018. This OPEN CALL is open to anyone in the global contemporary dance community, and beyond! […]
In our next newsletters we will announce the event for the opening night and registration for our great pre-trip to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. And also the artistic programme. Stay tuned!
As previously announced in our February newsletter, a record number of 350 applications were sent in by Nordic artists and companies. The selection process for the artistic programme in ICE HOT is carried out in two phases. In the first phase, a national jury in each Nordic country makes a list of recommendations. In the second phase, […]
The organizers of ICE HOT Reykjavík are happy to announce that 350 applications were sent in by Nordic artists, by the deadline midnight GMT January 31st. This is the largest amount of applications ever to be sent in by artists to perform at ICE HOT platforms. Each application will now be evaluated, first by a 3 […]
During each of the four previous ICE HOT platforms a versatile seminar programme has been on offer for artists and international guests alike. This time, and in the true egalitarian spirit of the Nordic countries, an OPEN CALL FOR IDEAS of seminars will be made. The CALL will be open for anyone, in the global […]
As the Reykjavík ICE HOT team knows, many guests will be coming to Iceland for the first time. To cater for the need to experience the effects of Icelandic nature we will offer guests a pre-trip from Tuesday, December 11th – 12th. The trip will be a one of kind experience, tailor-made for this group. Stay […]
OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PERFORM AT ICE HOT REYKJAVIK 2018 The Open Call for applications for Nordic dance artists will open on December 15th 2017 and be open until January 31st 2018
The partners of the ICE HOT Nordic Dance Platform are proud to announce the on-line publication of a guide written jointly by Ása Richardsdóttir and Lene Bang Henningsen. It starts with a conversation … question your knowledge by sharing … The guide is written for the Nordic contemporary dance community and aimed towards artists and […]