488 result(s) for contemporary dance
Budapest Autumn Festival Now On Until Sunday
- 13 Oct 2010 9:00 AM
- community & culture
BAF (BOF in Hungarian) is one of Europe’s leading festivals for the contemporary arts. Now in its 19th year, it sets itself the task of making new art better known in Hungary. Read on for more about the local and internationally renowned film, dance, and theater productions. We also have a link to all the events taking place these days in venues all around Budapest.
Martin Munkácsi: Think While You Shoot, Ludwig Museum Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 9:50 AM
- community & culture
"Márton Munkácsi or Martin Munkácsi (1896-1963), who was born in Kolozsvár, was the greatest pioneer of modern photographic journalism and the best-paid star photographer of his age, who activated the static medium of photography with his unique perspective.
'16th Alternative Theatre Festival', Merlin Theater Budapest, 10 - 14 September
- 10 Sep 2010 5:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year the Alternative Theatre Festival takes place at the Merlin Theatre. As always, the Festival gives an opportunity to the independent theatres to present their latest productions. The program includes dance and theatre performances or sometimes the mixture of the two.
'Dance Marathon', Trafó Budapest, 4 - 5 September
- 25 Aug 2010 2:40 AM
- entertainment
"Do the names Martha Graham, José Limón or Lester Horton ring a bell? Would you like to try out the basic steps of the various techniques or would you rather have a go at the Alexander, Feldenkrais or Pilates techniques?
Újbuda Jazz Festival, Budapest, 3 - 5 September
- 25 Aug 2010 1:50 AM
- entertainment
"The first night of the Újbuda Jazz Festival features a tremendous young Hungarian jazz saxophonist's quartet with his first class musicians along with the living legemd of the European jazz, Peter Brötzmann featuring his most explosive formation, the Full Blast.
Szentendre Summer Festival And Theatre Until 29 August
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"With a history stretching back several decades, the Szentendre Summer Festival is a series of general art events. Streets, squares, churches, gardens and courtyards all provide venues for theatre performances, concerts, films, exhibitions, traditional and children's events in this atmospheric little town. The series of events take place until the end of August.
'Dance Nights At The Carmelite Court', Budapest, Until 21 August
- 16 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The National Dance Theater performs its Dance Night each year at the beautiful Carmelite Court evoking a historic atmosphere, where a colorful program is awaiting audiences this year also, as performances in different dance styles can be seen on these summer nights.
Anoushka Shankar, Margit Sziget, 3 June, 8 pm
- 31 May 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"For Anoushka Shankar, there is legacy and then there is destiny. She is equally respectful of both, but bound to neither. Her ever-growing audience cannot help but acknowledge the familial roots of the young woman coaxing spellbinding spiritual sounds from her sitar, but neither can they deny that she is an innovator in her own right. Her name may have brought her to the stage for the first time ...
'10th Dance Forum', National Dance Theatre & Palace Of Arts, Until 29 April
- 24 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"This annual festival, organized by National Dance Theatre, pays tribute to the art of dance in every April honouring International Dance Day. It introduces new Hungarian productions of the spring season, hosts outstanding foreign companies and includes a ceremony awarding the best artists in Hungarian dance of the past year.
Budapest Autumn Festival Now On Until Sunday
- 13 Oct 2010 9:00 AM
- community & culture
BAF (BOF in Hungarian) is one of Europe’s leading festivals for the contemporary arts. Now in its 19th year, it sets itself the task of making new art better known in Hungary. Read on for more about the local and internationally renowned film, dance, and theater productions. We also have a link to all the events taking place these days in venues all around Budapest.
Martin Munkácsi: Think While You Shoot, Ludwig Museum Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 9:50 AM
- community & culture
"Márton Munkácsi or Martin Munkácsi (1896-1963), who was born in Kolozsvár, was the greatest pioneer of modern photographic journalism and the best-paid star photographer of his age, who activated the static medium of photography with his unique perspective.
'16th Alternative Theatre Festival', Merlin Theater Budapest, 10 - 14 September
- 10 Sep 2010 5:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year the Alternative Theatre Festival takes place at the Merlin Theatre. As always, the Festival gives an opportunity to the independent theatres to present their latest productions. The program includes dance and theatre performances or sometimes the mixture of the two.
'Dance Marathon', Trafó Budapest, 4 - 5 September
- 25 Aug 2010 2:40 AM
- entertainment
"Do the names Martha Graham, José Limón or Lester Horton ring a bell? Would you like to try out the basic steps of the various techniques or would you rather have a go at the Alexander, Feldenkrais or Pilates techniques?
Újbuda Jazz Festival, Budapest, 3 - 5 September
- 25 Aug 2010 1:50 AM
- entertainment
"The first night of the Újbuda Jazz Festival features a tremendous young Hungarian jazz saxophonist's quartet with his first class musicians along with the living legemd of the European jazz, Peter Brötzmann featuring his most explosive formation, the Full Blast.
Szentendre Summer Festival And Theatre Until 29 August
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"With a history stretching back several decades, the Szentendre Summer Festival is a series of general art events. Streets, squares, churches, gardens and courtyards all provide venues for theatre performances, concerts, films, exhibitions, traditional and children's events in this atmospheric little town. The series of events take place until the end of August.
'Dance Nights At The Carmelite Court', Budapest, Until 21 August
- 16 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The National Dance Theater performs its Dance Night each year at the beautiful Carmelite Court evoking a historic atmosphere, where a colorful program is awaiting audiences this year also, as performances in different dance styles can be seen on these summer nights.
Anoushka Shankar, Margit Sziget, 3 June, 8 pm
- 31 May 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"For Anoushka Shankar, there is legacy and then there is destiny. She is equally respectful of both, but bound to neither. Her ever-growing audience cannot help but acknowledge the familial roots of the young woman coaxing spellbinding spiritual sounds from her sitar, but neither can they deny that she is an innovator in her own right. Her name may have brought her to the stage for the first time ...
'10th Dance Forum', National Dance Theatre & Palace Of Arts, Until 29 April
- 24 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"This annual festival, organized by National Dance Theatre, pays tribute to the art of dance in every April honouring International Dance Day. It introduces new Hungarian productions of the spring season, hosts outstanding foreign companies and includes a ceremony awarding the best artists in Hungarian dance of the past year.