title: Dance Fest Skopje
text: # Dance Fest Skopje
  
  The Dance Fest Skopje (Macedonian: Танц Фест Скопје, Tanc Fest Skopje) is an international dancing festival in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. It was established in 2005, as a continuation of the program "April - the month of dance". The festival's aim is to present contemporary productions of national ballets and other prestige companies from the region, Europe and the world.
  
  ## Basic ideas
  
  * following the developments of modern dance worldwide
  * exchanging experiences with artists with other cultural backgrounds
  * international promoting of Macedonian contemporary dance
  * inspiring young audiences
  * educating the audience
  * to give the audience the possibility to take part in the development of contemporary dance
  * including the Macedonian dance stage in other European projects
  