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| Madrid en Danza | |
|---|---|
| Name | Madrid en Danza |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Genre | Contemporary dance, Flamenco, Ballet, Experimental dance |
Madrid en Danza is an annual international dance festival held in Madrid, Spain, established to showcase contemporary and traditional choreography. It features performances, workshops, and residencies that bring together companies, choreographers, and institutions from Europe, Latin America, and beyond. The festival collaborates with municipal and national cultural bodies, performing arts centers, and international presenters to present a broad program of stage works, site-specific pieces, and educational activities.
Madrid en Danza was inaugurated in 1989 during the municipal policies of the Ayuntamiento de Madrid and cultural initiatives linked to the Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música and the Comunidad de Madrid. Early editions included collaborations with venues such as the Teatro Real, Teatro Español, and the Centro Dramático Nacional, while featuring choreographers associated with companies like Compañía Nacional de Danza and institutions including the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza María de Ávila. Over the decades the festival expanded alongside networks such as the European Festivals Association and received contributions from cultural diplomacy partners like the Instituto Cervantes and municipal programs coordinated with the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Museo Nacional del Prado. Notable historical moments include guest seasons by companies from Argentina, Cuba, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and collaborations with art festivals such as Madriz, Temporada Alta, and the Festival de Otoño a Primavera. Administrative changes reflected relationships with the Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte, the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid, and foundations like the Fundación SGAE.
The programming model mixes curated seasons and invited premieres, balancing repertory from institutions like the Ballet Nacional de España and experimental pieces from collectives aligned with Mercado de las Artes Escénicas frameworks. Regular components include evening performances at houses such as the Teatro Circo Price and the Teatro de la Zarzuela, site-specific works in public spaces coordinated with the Distrito Centro and neighborhood councils, and festival commissions supported by foundations like the Fundación Autor and private patrons such as the Fundación BBVA. The festival schedules simultaneous offerings—mainstage choreography, laboratory showcases, and off-program alternatives—often featuring collaborations with companies like Russell Maliphant Company, Akram Khan Company, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Sharon Eyal, Wayne McGregor, Peeping Tom, and choreographers connected to institutions such as the Royal Opera House and the Opéra National de Paris. Commissions have premiered works by artists linked to awards from the Premio Nacional de Danza, the Laurence Olivier Awards, and the Bessie Awards.
Performances occur across a geometry of venues including the Teatro Real, Teatro Español, Teatro Circo Price, Teatro de la Zarzuela, Calderón Theatre, Teatro Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa, and the Teatros del Canal. Collaborations include residency arrangements with the Cultural Center of Conde Duque, pop-up stages at the Parque del Retiro and the Plaza Mayor, and partnerships with museums such as the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. International guest companies have also performed at touring venues like the Sadler's Wells Theatre and the Lincoln Center as part of exchange programs with Madrid en Danza.
Over time the roster has included artists and companies such as Carlos Acosta, Antonio Gades, Sara Baras, Israel Galván, Cristina Hoyos, Rafael Amargo, Carmen Amaya-associated companies, and contemporary creators like Nacho Duato, María Pagés, Cesc Gelabert, Isabella Boylston, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Batsheva Dance Company, Kidd Pivot, Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Merce Cunningham Trust-affiliated choreographers, and emerging collectives from Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia. Guest residencies have included collaborations with producers from Teatro alla Scala, Staatsballett Berlin, Comédie-Française, and presenters like the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The festival frequently showcases award-winning creators recognized by the Premio Nacional de Danza, the Danscape Awards, and international juries from the Venice Biennale performing arts programs.
Madrid en Danza runs educational activities with conservatories such as the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid and the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Amaniel, masterclasses led by artists linked to the Royal Ballet and the English National Ballet, youth outreach in partnership with the Consejería de Educación cultural departments, and community projects coordinated with neighborhood associations in Lavapiés, Malasaña, and Chamberí. Workshops engage choreographers connected to the Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Madrid and research labs have affiliations with academic bodies like the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Public programs include talk series involving critics from El País, curators from the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and panels with representatives of the Asociación de la Danza de Madrid.
Critics from newspapers such as El País, El Mundo, ABC (Spain), and magazines like La Vanguardia文化 pages and arts journals have reviewed premieres, creating discourse around works by companies associated with the Compañía Nacional de Danza and international troupes. The festival contributed to the internationalization of Madrid’s performing arts scene alongside events like the Festival de Otoño a Primavera and has influenced municipal cultural policy linked to the Ayuntamiento de Madrid programming. Audience development metrics reported by partnering venues and institutions such as the Teatros del Canal and the Teatro Real indicate growth in attendance and tourism collaboration with agencies like Madrid Destino and the Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística. Academic studies in performing arts faculties at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and cultural reports from the Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte examine its economic and symbolic impact.
Madrid en Danza operates under the coordination of municipal cultural departments and artistic directors appointed in consultation with bodies like the Ayuntamiento de Madrid and the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid. Funding sources combine public subsidies from the Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte, grants from the Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música, sponsorship from corporations such as BBVA and foundations like the Fundación Caja Madrid, and partnerships with private producers and embassies including the British Council and the Instituto Cervantes. Project-specific funding has involved collaborations with European cultural funds like the Creative Europe program and philanthropic support from entities similar to the Fundación Autor and international cultural institutes.
Category:Dance festivals in Spain