The association was founded in 1999 and first bore the name of the Czech-French Encounters of Contemporary Dance (CFEDC), later it was renamed to Encounters of Contemporary Dance (Setkávání současného tance in Czech – from which the acronym SE.S.TA). In 2011 SE.S.TA started to operate as the first Czech Centre for Choreographic Development. From april 1999 until septembre 2013 SE.S.TA has carried out a large number of events and projects enhancing the development of contemporary dance.
DanseLab A3 (2004-2006): CZ, SK, FR
KoresponDance Europe (2009-2011): CZ, SK, FR, DE
86 Master Classes led by internationally renowned contemporary dance artists