Biennale Danza 2026: Workshops and Talks for All
The 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, titled TIME DOES NOT EXIST and led by Wayne McGregor, will take place from July 17 to August 1, 2026. This diverse festival will feature performances, workshops, films, literature, installations, and discussions. Workshops are inclusive, welcoming both professionals and the general public, with participation from notable figures like Emanuel Gat and Mamela Nyamza. Significant dialogues at the Biennale's Ca' Giustinian venue will include sessions with renowned dancers Molissa Fenley on July 28 at 6:00 PM and John Neumeier on July 31 at 11:00 AM, promising a thought-provoking experience.
Key facts
- 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance titled TIME DOES NOT EXIST
- Directed by Wayne McGregor
- Runs from July 17 to August 1, 2026
- Includes workshops for specialists and general public
- Participating artists: Emanuel Gat, Mamela Nyamza, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Andrea Salustri, Omar Rajeh, Kalle Nio, Eiko Otake, Adam Linder, Winndance
- Special talk with Molissa Fenley on July 28 at 6:00 PM at Ca' Giustinian
- Special talk with John Neumeier on July 31 at 11:00 AM at Ca' Giustinian
- John Neumeier trained under Cranko alongside Jiří Kylián and William Forsythe
Entities
Artists
- Wayne McGregor
- Emanuel Gat
- Mamela Nyamza
- Bangarra Dance Theatre
- Andrea Salustri
- Omar Rajeh
- Kalle Nio
- Eiko Otake
- Adam Linder
- Winndance
- Molissa Fenley
- John Neumeier
- Jiří Kylián
- William Forsythe
- Cranko
- Frédéric Flamand
- Karole Armitage
- Virgilio Sieni
- Marie Chouinard
- Sarah Crompton
- Elisa Vaccarino
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Ca' Giustinian
- Biennale Danza
- Archivio Storico della Biennale
- Centro Internazionale della Ricerca sulle Arti Contemporanee
- Biblioteca della Biennale ai Giardini
- Archivio Storico della Biennale – ASAC
- Biblioteca della Biennale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Arsenale
- Sala d'Armi E
- Giardini
- Sala d’Armi E