Contemporanea Dance Week was founded in 2024 in the city of Cagliari, immediately becoming a cultural oasis of openness and avant-garde for the performing arts. The artistic director is Lupa Maimone, founder of the event whit the Oltrenotte production team.
Contemporanea Dance Week is a project of great cultural and dance educational value, born in 2024 in Cagliari, with the ambition of becoming an international reference point for contemporary dance and performing arts. This initiative aims to be a meeting and exchange place for artists, choreographers, and collectives from across Europe, creating a unique platform for the sharing of artistic practices, innovative visions, and the development of new generations of dancers and creators.
The project will take place in the heart of the city, at the T.Off theater space, a choreographic and dynamic center, the headquarters for the entire week of activities. Contemporanea Dance Week was born with the intention of enhancing cultural diversity, promoting high-level training, and enriching the Sardinian artistic landscape through a program rich in training, performances, symposia, dance film screenings, and networking moments.
From the first edition, Contemporanea Dance Week was a great success, generating enthusiasm both among artists and the public. The initiative saw the participation of numerous artists from all over Europe, confirming the international interest and quality of the project. The event proved to be a vital platform for contemporary dance, attracting and involving a wide community of professionals and enthusiasts.
Contemporanea Dance Week is now confirmed as an unmissable event for all those who want to experience contemporary dance in a dynamic, innovative, and international context on the island of Sardinia.
The program of Contemporanea Dance Week is divided into two main sections:
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Morning Training: A series of masterclasses and intensive workshops, led by internationally renowned choreographers and teachers, allowing participants to explore various techniques and approaches to contemporary dance, from the more physical practices to the more conceptual and performative ones. The aim is to create a group of a maximum of 16 dancers for an intensive path dedicated to them.
Evening Activities: A series of live performances featuring European contemporary dance companies, screenings of dance films, and thematic symposia on specific topics in dance and performing arts, with prominent guests from the international scene. Additionally, the program includes moments of socialization and networking, through excursions and jam sessions, encouraging interaction between participants and guests, creating a stimulating, shared, and creative environment for the development of new projects and artistic collaborations.
Contemporanea Dance Week represents a unique opportunity for the city of Cagliari and the entire island of Sardinia to position itself as a cutting-edge cultural hub in the field of contemporary dance. The project, directed by the young choreographer Lupa Maimone, illuminates the new generation of creatives, fosters interaction between local and international artistic realities, and stimulates the professional growth of emerging and established artists. Moreover, it significantly contributes to the promotion of dance and performing arts, expanding the audience and making Sardinia a privileged destination for dance and contemporary culture enthusiasts. The realization of Contemporanea Dance Week, thanks to the synergy with local collectives and artists, represents an investment in culture and the future of performing arts, enhancing the island's artistic and cultural specificities in an international context of dialogue and innovation.
Contemporanea Dance Week is a project aimed at increasing the visibility of contemporary dance in Sardinia, creating an exchange platform between artists, the public, and industry professionals. Due to its educational nature and the quality of its artistic offerings, the event has the potential to become an annual milestone of great significance in the European cultural scene. This project will continue to grow, strengthening the bond between Cagliari, Sardinia, and the international dance community, promoting, enhancing, and developing performing arts in the region.
