Bolzano Danza 2026: A Report on the Festival's 2026 Edition
From July 16 to 31, 2026, Bolzano Danza showcased performances at Teatro Comunale and other locations, curated by Anouk Aspisi and Olivier Dubois under the theme 'Horizon/Orizzonte.' The festival delved into five key themes: community and participation; memory and transmission; the political body; space, landscape, city; and art, technology and research. A reviewer attended two national premieres—'Les Mémoires d'une seigneure' by Olivier Dubois and 'VIFS' and 'Baroc'Bal' by Compagnie Beaux-Champs—as well as the world premiere of 'Replica' by Abbondanza/Bertoni and 'Play Jam' by ABC. 'Les Mémoires d'une seigneure,' featuring Marie-Laure Caradec, examines power and vulnerability, while 'Replica' intertwines memory with the present, and 'Play Jam' provides a dance experience for infants.
Key facts
- Bolzano Danza 2026 ran from July 16 to 31 in Bolzano, Italy.
- The festival was curated by Anouk Aspisi and Olivier Dubois under the title 'Horizon/Orizzonte'.
- The festival featured performances at Teatro Comunale and other unconventional indoor and outdoor spaces.
- The festival's themes included memory and transmission, the political body, space/landscape/city, art/technology/research, and community/participation.
- Olivier Dubois presented 'Les Mémoires d'une seigneure', a new female version of his 2015 piece, with Marie-Laure Caradec and a chorus of about fifty non-professional women.
- Abbondanza/Bertoni's 'Replica' had its world premiere at Bolzano Danza, with subsequent performances in Cuneo (Sept 5) and Rovereto (Sept 9).
- Compagnie Beaux-Champs performed 'VIFS' and 'Baroc'Bal' for free in Piazza Alto Adige.
- ABC – Allegra Brigata Cinematica presented 'Play Jam', a dance performance for babies under one year old.
Entities
Artists
- Anouk Aspisi
- Olivier Dubois
- Marie-Laure Caradec
- Michele Abbondanza
- Antonella Bertoni
- Ginevra Panzetti
- Enrico Ticconi
- Bruno Benne
Institutions
- Bolzano Danza
- Teatro Comunale
- Compagnie Beaux-Champs
- Compagnia Abbondanza/Bertoni
- ABC – Allegra Brigata Cinematica
- Mirabilia
- Oriente/Occidente
Locations
- Bolzano
- Italy
- Piazza Alto Adige
- Cuneo
- Rovereto