Matthew William Robinson

Żfinmalta National Dance Company New Artistic Director Matthew Robinson

Biography

Artistic Director Matthew William Robinson joined ŻfinMalta in 2024, for its 11th season. Robinson’s vision for the company is supported by his own distinguished career as a dancer, choreographer, rehearsal director and artistic director. His choreographic work has moved extensively across the United Kingdom and internationally to venues and festivals in Europe and beyond. Collaborating across forms, Robinson is engaged in ongoing and emerging collaborative partnerships in the fields of sound, fashion, theatre and technology.

 

For many years Robinson was an integral part of Scottish Dance Theatre as dancer and rehearsal director, performing work by a range of international choreographers. From 2016 he was Artistic Director of VERVE where he developed the company’s reputation for bold commissioning and the quality of artistic training it offers emerging dance artists.

 

In 2021 Robinson became Artistic Director of National Dance Company Wales. Rooted in bold collaborations, the company’s artistic work has embraced diverse perspectives and innovative vocabularies, forming unique programmes that have inspired internationally. Matthew is a graduate of London Contemporary Dance School.

 ŻFINMALTA UNDER THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION OF MATTHEW WILLIAM ROBINSON

ŻfinMalta is a radical force in the dance landscape, critically engaging with the multifaceted nature of contemporary society, challenging and re-imagining the dynamics of movement and representation. Through the integration of diverse perspectives and innovative practices, we seek to explore and articulate new paradigms of physical expression.

 

ŻfinMalta transcends traditional boundaries and conventions of dance, using a range of artistic methods to interrogate and reflect upon the evolving intersections of culture, technology, and identity. By fostering a rich dialogue between Malta and the world, we aspire to create a space where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and deeply examined.

 

In our pursuit of artistic excellence and intellectual rigour, ŻfinMalta endeavours to inspire thoughtful discourse and transformative change. Our goal is to continuously push the frontiers of dance, enriching the cultural landscape and challenging our audiences to rethink the role of dance in a rapidly evolving world.