The government has formally set up a national dance company to take part in national and international events. Its purpose will be to promote dance.

The company, called Żfin Malta is headed by a board chaired by Alison White. The board members will be announced shortly, the Culture Ministry said.

Over the past months more than 700 dancers from private dance schools applied to form part of the new company. Eight have been engaged – four Maltese, three French and a Greek. Another two Maltese are apprentices.

They are led by artistic director Mavin Khoo.

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