THE BIENNALE DE LA DANSE RETURNS TO LYON

06 sep. 2012

From 13 to 30 September, Lyon is to host the 15th Biennale de la Danse, this year directed for the first time by Dominique Hervieu.

Each edition of the major cultural and artistic encounter that is the Biennale attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world keen to discover a spectacle that is never less than sensational. This year boasts 19 shows including 15 world premières!

Discover the programme +

Resolutely international in outlook, this 15th Biennale will focus in particular on Asia. Courtesy of the Sebatu-Bali dance troupe spectators will enjoy a major world fable performed by 50 artists!

The Biennale de la Danse 2012 +

Between heaven and earth…

Over 4,500 amateurs, accompanied by more than 200 artistes, choreographers, dancers, musicians, singers, costume-makers, visual artists etc., will join the procession on the theme “Between heaven and earth” on 9th September.
Come and marvel at the procession which sets out from the Terreaux at 2.30 pm, heading for place Bellecour, scene of an adaptation of the creation by Mourad Merzouki, co-director of the procession.