International Dance and Performance Center TsEKh started in 2000 when Moscow independent dancers and choreographers created an artistic association "TsEKh" thus opening the space for experiment and innovation. The association launched the project "Saturdays in TsEKh" which for the first time was regularly presenting dance theatres' works to Moscow audiences. 

In 2001 with the support of the Ford Foundation the association developed into the non commercial partnership Dance Agency TsEKh which later on evolved into International Dance and Performance Center TsEKh. Center TsEKh is dedicated to establishing fertile artistic environments and an efficient infrastructure for contemporary dance in Russia. In the first 10 years of its work TsEKh has managed to develop high standards of professionalism, establish national and international cultural links, and become an expert and highly regarded consultant in Russian contemporary dance field. 

Center TsEKh is the member of a number of national and international networks. In 2002 TsEKh was an initiator of Russian Dance Theatres Network, listing cities such as Arkhangelsk, Ekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Kaliningrad, Novosibirsk, Saransk, S.-Petersburg, Yarolsavl and Moscow. 

International Dance and Performance Center TsEKh represents the interests of Russian dancers, choreographers and performers at local, regional and international levels. The activities run by TsEKh emphasise the independent and innovative character of Russian dance theatre today, an art form which is an important and integral part of Russian culture.