The events on the program take place in the exceptional setting of Arles’ heritage, offering a unique setting for all types of dance, and affirming the desire to make this season a key part of Arles’ cultural identity.
Season opening
Wednesday April 29: International Dance Day
At the Théâtre Antique
(Free for Arles residents and under-18s on presentation of proof of age. Shows included in the Théâtre antique entrance fee).
> 12:30 pm: L’Atelier Saugrenu (Contemporary)
> 1pm: M’y Dance (Hip-hop, street dance)
> 1:30pm: On Da Floor (Hip-hop, urban dance)
> 2pm: Danse en Corps (Classical)
> 2.30pm: Académie One Step (Breakdance)
> 3pm: L’Dansent (Classical, contemporary, modern jazz)
Place de la République
6pm: Arles Youth Ballet Company (Classical, neo-classical)
Galas
Théâtre Antique
Performances by local dance companies and associations
> Saturday, May 2 at 8:30pm
L’Dansent offers teaching that combines technique and pleasure, from classical ballet to modern dance, for all ages and levels, encouraging artistic expression in a spirit of openness and sharing.
Tel. 06 62 32 00 89
> Sunday May 24 at 8:30pm
M’y Dance propels urban dances – Commercial, street dance, modern, ragga, afro – in a motivating and caring atmosphere, where technique, confidence and stage presence are revealed with every step.
Tel. 06 34 38 83 48
> Saturday, May 30, 8.30pm
On Da Floor thrills lovers of urban, Afro and Latin dance with a festive and inclusive energy, where a passion for movement brings people together and sets the dancefloor alight. A moment of sharing that invites everyone to let go.
Tel. 07 78 14 41 57
> Thursday June 11 at 8:30pm
Danse en Corps brings together over 300 students of classical and modern dance in a setting where passion, pleasure and high standards come together to make each dancer shine.
Tel. 06 81 00 39 31
> Sunday June 14 at 8:30pm
AYBC unites 38 young international dancers around a project of excellence in classical, neo-classical and contemporary ballet. A genuine springboard to the world’s leading professional stages, the company combines passion, transmission and top-quality performance.
Tel. 06 62 28 55 32
> Wednesday June 17 at 8.15pm
The Académie One Step electrifies the stage with its explosive breakdance, hip-hop and dancehall classes, in a creative, friendly and 100% energetic atmosphere, led by a passionate team.
Tel. 06 12 22 53 35
> Wednesday June 24 at 8:30pm
L’Atelier Saugrenu invites young and old alike to express themselves freely through contemporary dance, with demanding and creative creations, always under the sign of sharing and freedom.
Tel. 06 09 50 81 95
Season finale
Friday October 23rd at 6pm
Les Rencontres FMR at the Théâtre antique
Closing evening of the festival
The “Les Rencontres FMR” contemporary dance festival brings together internationally renowned choreographers and participants from all walks of life for a week of creation: professional dancers, pre-professionals, advanced amateurs, actors… An intense artistic immersion, the fruits of which the public discovers during the closing evening at the Théâtre Antique, between original creations and a guest choreographer’s repertoire.
Tel. 06 83 07 02 02
Arles Danse celebrates a living art form, in the image of those who bring it to life throughout the year.
Information for International Dance Day: Direction du Patrimoine et de la Culture Service de la culture tel. 04 90 49 37 40
