Modern dance

Alma: a poetic play between bodies and wounds of the soul to be discovered in Paris

Alma takes over the Théâtre Darius Milhaud with a sensory show that blends theater and dance, exploring with poetry and intensity the scars left by violence and the quest for reconstruction. On view from April 1 to May 20, 2025.

Banger: Vincent Cassel and Mister V in an electrifying musical comedy

Banger stars Vincent Cassel as a DJ in decline who attempts an explosive comeback. A mix of comedy, thriller and music, this film by So Me also stars Mister V and Laura Felpin in a wacky plot where electro meets espionage. Available on Netflix from April 2, 2025.

Golden Stage 2025: Three generations of hip-hop come together for one evening

Golden Stage celebrates the legends and up-and-coming stars of hip-hop at the Grande Halle de la Villette from April 10 to 12, 2025, with three choreographic creations.

Hans van Manen: Dutch National Ballet pays tribute to the neo-classical master

Dutch National Ballet celebrates Hans van Manen with four major works by the Dutch choreographer, as part of the TranscenDanses season at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Dance Theatre of Harlem: New York ballet returns to Paris

Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to France after a 40-year absence with two programs at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from February 26 to 28, 2026.

Paris: Maison des cultures urbaines to open at La Villette in 2025

The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, announced on Tuesday the creation of "Freestyle Villette - Maison des cultures urbaines", a 1,000 m² space dedicated to hip-hop and urban cultures. Located in the fully renovated former Pavillon Villette, the venue will open its doors in autumn 2025, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.

Stomp at La Cigale: a percussive, electrifying show

A blend of dance, music and humor, Stomp transforms everyday objects into percussion instruments. This explosive cult show returns to La Cigale from December 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Portrait of Mehdi Kerkouche at La Scala Paris: a family fresco in motion

With Portrait, Mehdi Kerkouche explores family heritage through a dance that promises to be intense and vibrant, to be discovered at La Scala Paris from April 3 to 13, 2025. Nine dancers embody a choreographic fresco in which family ties are woven, broken and reinvented.

Alice at 13th Art: a spellbinding retelling of Lewis Carroll's tale

With hypnotic choreography, sumptuous costumes and immersive scenography, Alice au 13e Art reinvents Lewis Carroll's famous tale in a dreamlike, psychological version.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen at La Villette: a dialogue between generations of choreographers

From April 24 to 26, 2025, La Villette welcomes the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for an exceptional program combining masterpieces of contemporary dance and an original creation by Jan Martens.

Pina Bausch: the poetic wave of Vollmond at the Théâtre de la Ville

From May 9 to 23, 2025, Pina Bausch's masterpiece "Vollmond" is presented at the Théâtre de la Ville. A work in which water becomes a choreographic element in its own right, brought together by Tanztheater Wuppertal and Terrain, under the direction of Boris Charmatz.

Hip Hop Talents 2025: the competition returns for regional selections in Paris

Before the grand finale in September, Hip Hop Talents returns for regional selections this July 5, 2025 at La Place, Paris (closing date for applications May 13). Come and discover tomorrow's future rappers, dancers and street artists for free!

Hofesh Shechter: A new creation for the Paris Opera Ballet

From June 10 to July 14, 2025, the Palais Garnier welcomes Hofesh Shechter's new creation, an original piece specially conceived for the Paris Opera Ballet. An immersion into an intense, electric choreographic universe.

Ballet d'Jèrri presents Goecke/Edeso program in Paris

On April 25 and 26, 2025, Ballet d'Jèrri takes over the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell with a two-part program by Marco Goecke and Asier Edeso Eguia.

All World Waacking Battle 2vs2: the dance event at the Grand Palais this summer

Warm up well, and get ready for battle: the Grand Palais hosts the All World Waacking Battle 2vs2 on July 12, 2025.

Sharon Eyal and Mats Ek at the Opéra Garnier: two contemporary visions of dance

An evening where contemporary dance meets classical ballet, from March 27 to April 18 at the Opéra Garnier.

Juste Debout 2025: the great hip-hop dance competition returns to the Accor Arena

After five years, the "Juste Debout" hip-hop dance competition returns to the heart of Paris' Accor Arena this Sunday, March 2, 2025, bringing together the world's best dancers to compete in duets in 4 categories.

Ihsane: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui combines dance, calligraphy and the quest for humanity at the Théâtre du Châtelet

From March 30 to April 6, 2025, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui presents Ihsane, an exploration between dance and calligraphy, accompanied by the Forces program, with the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève.

Helikopter: Angelin Preljocaj between gravity and vertigo at Théâtre de la Ville

From April 10 to May 3, 2025, Angelin Preljocaj revisits Helikopter and unveils a world premiere at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo set the Théâtre de la Ville alight with Maillot and Eyal

From February 28 to March 5, 2025, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo take over the Grande Salle of the Théâtre de la Ville Sarah Bernhardt with Vers un Pays Sage by Jean-Christophe Maillot and Autodance by Sharon Eyal.