Mavin Khoo's experience in the world of dance is extensive and he continues to work all over the world with some of the most important international dance figures and companies, including Akram Khan and the English National Ballet.

Under his leadership, the ŻfinMalta Dance Ensemble sets out to develop world-class work that includes major international choreographies as well as education and outreach initiatives.

However, the establishment of ŻfinMalta as a public cultural organisation has presented new challenges. The needs of an international touring company and the specifics that come with that in relation to its administrative, logistical and artistic requirements necessitated changes to operational procedures. Through this has come a new chapter for a sector that is rapidly growing and that supports and encourages the development of the professionalisation and internationalisation of dance in Malta.

In a short span of time ŻfinMalta has successfully grown into a repertory company of substance. The company essentially commissions new work from both international choreographers and Maltese emerging talents. International collaborators have been specifically chosen and invited to participate by Mavin Khoo, who is keen to have the company incorporate diverse styles and genres that philosophically will support and contribute to the artistic vision of the company.

Indeed, philosophy is an important element of the way in which the company approaches dance. Mavin Khoo strongly believes that it is the clarity of this quasi-philosophy that will eventually enable the development of a recognisable identity - a niche that is specific to the company alone and its role as a cultural ambassador for Malta.

 The dancers of the company are a mix of Maltese and non-Maltese nationals. The coming together of diverse cultures is integral to Mavin Khoo's vision, which is to develop an ensemble of artists that is reflective of 21st century Europe. Hybrid and diverse, this young company is committed to ensuring that cultural exchange is a priority and that the company serves as a collaborative hub where creative interchange between dancers and artists from various disciplines occurs.

 At present, the company is working on a new full-length work entitled Home. Choreographed by Mavin Khoo and the dancers of the company, the work explores the notion of identity through the life-journey of a single man, as danced by company member, Jure Gostinčar. The sound design for the work is the first full-length score created by Niels Plotard, formerly part of the main company of dancers, and now the company's Resident Creative Artist.

Lighting and costume designs will be by Italian artists Moritz Zavan Stoeckle and Deborah Rossetto (NO.ME Studio) respectively. British actor Felix Brunger will provide a recorded narrative that supports the choreography.

Home will be premiered in Malta at the Teatru Manoel on 29 April at 8pm and 30 April at 2pm and 8pm and in Gozo at Teatru Astra on 7 May at 8pm.