Individuals, associations and companies can support Bolzano Danza Festival and help promote the arts in South Tyrol in a number of ways. The festival is a cultural event which breaks down language and cultural barriers to build community. It involves music, design, architecture and the visual arts. When you support the festival, you support culture, integration, sustainability and… beauty!
The Festival
Bolzano Danza is a leading festival of contemporary dance, both nationally and internationally. Organised by the Haydn Foundation, it brings its contagious energy to the city every July, attracting a diverse and enthusiastic audience. Inclusion, participation and sustainability are key to the festival. It is open to societal diversity and ready to capture our world in a state of flux – through the universal language of dance.
The performances, which showcase the best contemporary choreographers and dancers and encompass a wide range of genres and languages, are centred around the Teatro Comunale, from which they radiate out to a number of prominent venues throughout the city, reshaping its perception thanks to projects involving artivism and social interaction. Alongside the performances, the festival also offers dance workshops of all styles organised by the Südtiroler Kulturinstitut.
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Bolzano Danza 2025 – Thank You
To those who lived this edition of Bolzano Danza To those who danced, watched, listened. To those who embraced the festival as a moment carved out of time — A space where art brings us together — with you, for you, through you. We imagined a festival rooted in its history, yet always reaching forward...- articolo
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Bolzano Danza: Special Offer!
Two nights, two unmissable packages. At Bolzano Danza, the experience doubles!Grab our special combo tickets and enjoy two unforgettable evenings of world-class dance. Wednesday, July 30 – Double Package Two international giants, one extraordinary night: LOUISE by Martin Zimmermann +...- articolo
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Interview with Mette Ingvartsen
For Delirious Night, you mention the dancing manias of the Middle Ages and “Le Bal des Folles”. Are these historical references visible on stage, or do they simply serve as a foundation for a reflection on collective dance? With Delirious Night I’m trying to understand what living in...- articolo
Interview with Mette Ingvartsen
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Between Ecstasy and Ritual: Gisèle Vienne on Crowd
What happens when collective emotion meets individual longing? In Crowd, French director and choreographer Gisèle Vienne explores the tension between intimacy and togetherness—set against the backdrop of an all-night party, carried by electronic music and a hypnotic play with time and perception....- Interview
Between Ecstasy and Ritual: Gisèle Vienne on Crowd
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A Collision of Sound Worlds
Angelin Preljocaj on Helikopter and Licht Two works that couldn’t be more different, yet are deeply connected. In Helikopter, French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj engages with the radical music of Karlheinz Stockhausen. With Licht, his latest creation, he responds with a choreographic vision...- Interview
A Collision of Sound Worlds
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In dialogue with Martin Zimmermann
“IN THE END, LAUGHTER CAN SAVE US” Martin Zimmermann and arts and culture journalist Susanna Koeberle talk about Louise and the importance of humour. (Translated from German by Manon Lacoste) SUSANNA KOEBERLE: This is the first time you’ve developed a theatre piece featuring exclusively...- Interview
In dialogue with Martin Zimmermann
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BoDA
the new heart of the Festival in the city
The 2025 edition of Bolzano Danza marks the birth of BoDA: an inclusive and open space, beyond conventional performance venues, where dance becomes a universal language and a catalyst for active community participation.
Located in the Cappuccini Park, BoDA will be the vibrant heart of the Festival – a meeting point between artists and the city, where art becomes a daily tool for dialogue and cultural growth.
Conceived as a hub for artists, staff, and citizens, BoDA will foster moments of creative exchange and shared relaxation in an informal setting where dance truly connects with the community.
Energized by a network of volunteers reflecting the Festival’s spirit of solidarity, it will host a rich programme of complementary activities, including morning artist talks and inspiring conversations, as well as an opening DJ set.
The official inauguration of the space is scheduled for Friday, 18 July, starting at 10:00 PM with the Opening Party, featuring a Techno Analog Live Set curated by the Milan-based research collective Cult Of Magic
Workshops
Each year in July, the entire city of Bolzano moves to the rhythm of dance. In addition to the artistic performances of the festival, the Südtiroler Kulturinstitut association organises workshops for dance enthusiasts of all ages and levels. These classes, led by international teachers, cover a variety of genres: from classical to contemporary dance, from urban styles to jazz and tap dance, as well as flamenco, Lindy Hop, Bollywood, yoga and Pilates.
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