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Programme 2025

Tu28Jan

William Forsythe | Boris Charmatz & César VayssiéFilm works

A video still from the work TRI TEMPI (2023) by William Forsythe. It is a triptych and shows Forsythe standing with an object in his hand.

A scene from the video work TRANSEPT (2023) by Boris Charmatz & César Vayssié. It shows Boris Charmatz on the floor with a colourful patterned scarf tied around his hips. His eyes are closed.

Free admission

11.00 – 18.00

Kestner Gesellschaft

Festival Opening

Festival opening in the foyer of the Schauspielhaus Hannover. The photo shows Melanie Zimmermann giving the opening speech. She stands on a staircase and speaks into the microphone in her hand. In the foreground the festival audience is seen from behind.

Free admission

19.00

Schauspielhaus Foyer

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Radouan Mriziga / Rosas, A7LA5Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione

Four dancers stand next to each other on the stage. They each cover their faces with one hand. They are all wearing loose, sporty clothing.

A scene from the play ‘Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione’: Two dancers, dressed in sporty clothes, on stage. One dancer is lying on the black and white stage floor, on which various lines can be seen. The other dancer jumps into the air and is wearing red sports trousers. His head is not seen in the picture. In the background, the stage is illuminated with warm light.

Four dancers stand next to each other on the stage. They are all wearing loose, sporty clothes. The second dancer from the left leaps into the air. The stage is bathed in warm yellow light.

28 € (reduced rate 14 €) | With Audio description

20.00 – 21.30

Schauspielhaus

Brujas, DJ femdelic, DJ KekeliOpening Jam & Party

Several people in white clothing stand hand in hand in a circle on a green area.

A photo in black and white of several people standing one behind the other outdoors, they each cover their eyes.

Party in the Cumberlandsche. Lots of people are dancing on the dance floor.

Free admission

20.30 – 01.00

Cumberlandsche Bar

We29Jan

William Forsythe | Boris Charmatz & César VayssiéFilm works

A video still from the work TRI TEMPI (2023) by William Forsythe. It is a triptych and shows Forsythe standing with an object in his hand.

A scene from the video work TRANSEPT (2023) by Boris Charmatz & César Vayssié. It shows Boris Charmatz on the floor with a colourful patterned scarf tied around his hips. His eyes are closed.

Free admission

11.00 – 18.00

Kestner Gesellschaft

Cara Rother / Tanzpunkt HannoverWorkshop for visually impaired & blind dancers and participants

A photo from a workshop by Cara Rother. It shows several people in a room dancing together and wearing sportswear. Cara Rother is in the foreground. She is smiling at the person in front of her, whose hand she is holding with her left hand. Her right hand is resting on the upper arm of this person, who is seen from behind.

A photo from a workshop by Cara Rother. It shows Cara Rother touching the floor with both hands and smiling. In the foreground, workshop participants are seen from behind.

A scene from a Cara Rother workshop. It shows Cara Rother doing a kind of stretching exercise. Cara is dressed in sporty clothes and stretches her left hand in the air.

15 € (reduced rate 10 €)

17.00 – 18.30

Probebühne B

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Radouan Mriziga / Rosas, A7LA5Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione

Four dancers stand next to each other on the stage. They each cover their faces with one hand. They are all wearing loose, sporty clothing.

A scene from the play ‘Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione’: Two dancers, dressed in sporty clothes, on stage. One dancer is lying on the black and white stage floor, on which various lines can be seen. The other dancer jumps into the air and is wearing red sports trousers. His head is not seen in the picture. In the background, the stage is illuminated with warm light.

Four dancers stand next to each other on the stage. They are all wearing loose, sporty clothes. The second dancer from the left leaps into the air. The stage is bathed in warm yellow light.

28 € (reduced rate 14 €) | With Audio description

20.00 – 21.30

Schauspielhaus

Th30Jan

William Forsythe | Boris Charmatz & César VayssiéFilm works

A video still from the work TRI TEMPI (2023) by William Forsythe. It is a triptych and shows Forsythe standing with an object in his hand.

A scene from the video work TRANSEPT (2023) by Boris Charmatz & César Vayssié. It shows Boris Charmatz on the floor with a colourful patterned scarf tied around his hips. His eyes are closed.

Free admission

11.00 – 20.00

Kestner Gesellschaft

Festival Centre Hangout: Films, Drinks & Nail Art

A photo of the Ballhof Eins venue from the outside. It shows several people standing in front of the entrance. Above the entrance the glowing lettering ‘Ballhof Eins’.

The festival centre in the foyer of Ballhof Eins from the inside. It is bathed in purple light. In the centre of the picture is a standing person from behind, looking at a large screen showing an event. In front of the person is a stage with several white beanbags in which some people are sitting.

A screen printing machine in the festival centre. It shows the motif ‘REAL DANCE’.

Free admission

15.00 – 00.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Hong Ngoc LeREAL DANCE x Hong Ngoc Le: Pop-Up Nailbar

A manicured hand. The fingernails are long and have different nail designs. Some nails are blue, others reddish, adorned with various organic shapes on top.

Two hands with a nails designed by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le. The nails are oval and long. They shimmer in the color purple and have shimmering green accents in organic forms.

Two rows of press-ons by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le, which lie on a white plush fabric. They are oval-shaped and silver in colour. Organic shapes in the colour silver can be seen on the individual nails.

Appointments via nailsistar@gmail.com, price on request

15.00 – 00.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Mónica García Vicente & Irving VillegasFOR REAL #2: Trazos

A black and white photo from the work FOR REAL#2 Trazos: It shows a dancing person holding their arms in the air and closing their eyes. Half of another face has been collaged onto the person's face. The image is slightly blurred. The shadow of another person is visible on the picture.

A blurred black and white photo showing a person from the left.

A black and white photo showing a foot.

9 € | 25min

18.00 – 18.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

18.30 – 18.55

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

19.00 – 19.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

Afrang Nordlöf Malekian & Sepideh KhodarahmiThe Savor of a Sweet Surprise

A photo showing Afrang Nordlöf Malekian (left) and Sepideh Khodarahmi (right). They are sitting in a kitchen dressed all in white. Many different dishes can be seen on the table in front of them, including a halva decorated with flowers, fruit and nuts. Afrang looks into the camera, Sepideh bites into a piece of bread.

A large plate of halva. The dessert is lavishly decorated with fruit, flowers and nuts. Next to it are smaller plates with other dishes and in the left half of the picture two hands holding a flower.

The photo shows Sepideh Khodarahmi from behind, Sepideh is dressed in white. In the foreground is a table on which there are many different plates with various dishes. In the left half of the picture is Afrang Nordlöf Malekian, also dressed in white. Afrang's head is not in the picture, Afrang is reaching for a plate on the table.

9 €

18.00 – 19.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Dynamic Legends, Miss Rose, Damion BG, Dj Pappi, eye juice, Kaybuurr Ovadose, Tamara Alegre1GUH WATCH

A scene from 1GUH WATCH: Two dancers on the stage, which is bathed in blue light. They are wearing loose, sporty clothing and dancing.

A scene from 1GUH WATCH: Two dancers on the stage, which is bathed in green light. They are wearing loose, sporty clothing and dancing.

A scene from 1GUH WATCH: A dancer on stage, turning to the back.

19 € (reduced rate 8 €)

20.00 – 20.45

Ballhof Eins

Fr31Jan

William Forsythe | Boris Charmatz & César VayssiéFilm works

A video still from the work TRI TEMPI (2023) by William Forsythe. It is a triptych and shows Forsythe standing with an object in his hand.

A scene from the video work TRANSEPT (2023) by Boris Charmatz & César Vayssié. It shows Boris Charmatz on the floor with a colourful patterned scarf tied around his hips. His eyes are closed.

Free admission

11.00 – 18.00

Kestner Gesellschaft

Dr. Anna Wieczorek & Naomi Sanfo-AnsorgeWorkshop: Dance and Audio description

A photo of workshop leader Naomi Sanfo-Ansorge. It shows Naomi in front of a black wall with a text on it. Naomi wears a grey sleeveless tank top and holds her arms up in the air. Her hands are touching each other.

A portrait of workshop leader Dr Anna Wieczorek. Anna is wearing a red turtleneck jumper and has long brown hair. She smiles into the camera.

Free admission, registration required via saygin@realdance.de

11.00 – 14.00

3Raum1

Festival Centre Hangout: Films, Drinks & Nail Art

A photo of the Ballhof Eins venue from the outside. It shows several people standing in front of the entrance. Above the entrance the glowing lettering ‘Ballhof Eins’.

The festival centre in the foyer of Ballhof Eins from the inside. It is bathed in purple light. In the centre of the picture is a standing person from behind, looking at a large screen showing an event. In front of the person is a stage with several white beanbags in which some people are sitting.

A screen printing machine in the festival centre. It shows the motif ‘REAL DANCE’.

Free admission

14.00 – 00.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Hong Ngoc LeREAL DANCE x Hong Ngoc Le: Pop-Up Nailbar

A manicured hand. The fingernails are long and have different nail designs. Some nails are blue, others reddish, adorned with various organic shapes on top.

Two hands with a nails designed by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le. The nails are oval and long. They shimmer in the color purple and have shimmering green accents in organic forms.

Two rows of press-ons by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le, which lie on a white plush fabric. They are oval-shaped and silver in colour. Organic shapes in the colour silver can be seen on the individual nails.

Appointments via nailsistar@gmail.com, price on request

14.00 – 00.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Mónica García Vicente & Irving VillegasFOR REAL #2: Trazos

A black and white photo from the work FOR REAL#2 Trazos: It shows a dancing person holding their arms in the air and closing their eyes. Half of another face has been collaged onto the person's face. The image is slightly blurred. The shadow of another person is visible on the picture.

A blurred black and white photo showing a person from the left.

A black and white photo showing a foot.

9 € | 25min

18.00 – 18.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

18.30 – 18.55

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

19.00 – 19.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

Afrang Nordlöf Malekian & Sepideh KhodarahmiThe Savor of a Sweet Surprise

A photo showing Afrang Nordlöf Malekian (left) and Sepideh Khodarahmi (right). They are sitting in a kitchen dressed all in white. Many different dishes can be seen on the table in front of them, including a halva decorated with flowers, fruit and nuts. Afrang looks into the camera, Sepideh bites into a piece of bread.

A large plate of halva. The dessert is lavishly decorated with fruit, flowers and nuts. Next to it are smaller plates with other dishes and in the left half of the picture two hands holding a flower.

The photo shows Sepideh Khodarahmi from behind, Sepideh is dressed in white. In the foreground is a table on which there are many different plates with various dishes. In the left half of the picture is Afrang Nordlöf Malekian, also dressed in white. Afrang's head is not in the picture, Afrang is reaching for a plate on the table.

9 €

18.00 – 19.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Michael TurinskyWork Body

A scene from Work Body: The photo shows Michael Turinsky sitting on stage in dungarees. He stretches his arms back and throws his head back. He seems to be shouting something. The stage is bathed in blue light.

A scene from Work Body: The photo shows Michael Turinsky sitting on stage in dungarees. He throws his head back and holds a microphone in his hand. The stage is bathed in blue light.

A scene from Work Body: The photo shows Michael Turinsky sitting on stage in dungarees. He is holding his right arm in the air and a wired microphone in his hand. The microphone cable swings in the air.

18 € (reduced rate 9 €)

19.00 – 20.40

Ballhof Zwei

Dynamic Legends, Miss Rose, Damion BG, Dj Pappi, eye juice, Kaybuurr Ovadose, Tamara Alegre1GUH WATCH

A scene from 1GUH WATCH: Two dancers on the stage, which is bathed in blue light. They are wearing loose, sporty clothing and dancing.

A scene from 1GUH WATCH: Two dancers on the stage, which is bathed in green light. They are wearing loose, sporty clothing and dancing.

A scene from 1GUH WATCH: A dancer on stage, turning to the back.

19 € (reduced rate 8 €)

21.00 – 21.45

Ballhof Eins

Sa01Feb

William Forsythe | Boris Charmatz & César VayssiéFilm works

A video still from the work TRI TEMPI (2023) by William Forsythe. It is a triptych and shows Forsythe standing with an object in his hand.

A scene from the video work TRANSEPT (2023) by Boris Charmatz & César Vayssié. It shows Boris Charmatz on the floor with a colourful patterned scarf tied around his hips. His eyes are closed.

Free admission

11.00 – 18.00

Kestner Gesellschaft

Festival Centre Hangout: Films, Drinks & Nail Art

A photo of the Ballhof Eins venue from the outside. It shows several people standing in front of the entrance. Above the entrance the glowing lettering ‘Ballhof Eins’.

The festival centre in the foyer of Ballhof Eins from the inside. It is bathed in purple light. In the centre of the picture is a standing person from behind, looking at a large screen showing an event. In front of the person is a stage with several white beanbags in which some people are sitting.

A screen printing machine in the festival centre. It shows the motif ‘REAL DANCE’.

Free admission

12.00 – 02.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Netzwerktreffen: Hannover tanzt nach vorn

Several pieces of paper in the colour purple, each with different texts on them. Including ‘What does it need for my visible diversity?’

Several people in a hall, chatting and smiling with each other.

Free admission

12.00 – 16.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Dynamic LegendsWorkshop: Dancehall

A portrait of the dance crew Dynamic Legends

15€ (reduced rate 10 €)

15.00 – 16.30

Probebühne B

Hong Ngoc LeREAL DANCE x Hong Ngoc Le: Pop-Up Nailbar

A manicured hand. The fingernails are long and have different nail designs. Some nails are blue, others reddish, adorned with various organic shapes on top.

Two hands with a nails designed by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le. The nails are oval and long. They shimmer in the color purple and have shimmering green accents in organic forms.

Two rows of press-ons by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le, which lie on a white plush fabric. They are oval-shaped and silver in colour. Organic shapes in the colour silver can be seen on the individual nails.

Appointments via nailsistar@gmail.com, price on request

16.00 – 21.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Mónica García Vicente & Irving VillegasFOR REAL #2: Trazos

A black and white photo from the work FOR REAL#2 Trazos: It shows a dancing person holding their arms in the air and closing their eyes. Half of another face has been collaged onto the person's face. The image is slightly blurred. The shadow of another person is visible on the picture.

A blurred black and white photo showing a person from the left.

A black and white photo showing a foot.

9 € | 25min

18.00 – 18.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

18.30 – 18.55

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

19.00 – 19.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

Michael TurinskyWork Body

A scene from Work Body: The photo shows Michael Turinsky sitting on stage in dungarees. He stretches his arms back and throws his head back. He seems to be shouting something. The stage is bathed in blue light.

A scene from Work Body: The photo shows Michael Turinsky sitting on stage in dungarees. He throws his head back and holds a microphone in his hand. The stage is bathed in blue light.

A scene from Work Body: The photo shows Michael Turinsky sitting on stage in dungarees. He is holding his right arm in the air and a wired microphone in his hand. The microphone cable swings in the air.

18 € (reduced rate 9 €)

19.00 – 20.40

Ballhof Zwei

Idio ChichavaVAGABUNDUS

A scene from VAGABUNDUS: It shows thirteen dancers on stage wearing colourful shorts. They stand together on a surface and throw one person from the group into the air. The person in the air extends their arms.

A scene from VAGABUNDUS: It shows thirteen dancers on stage wearing colourful shorts. They are standing together on a surface and leaning to the right. One person is lying on the floor.

A scene from VAGABUNDUS: It shows several rows of dancers standing upright next to each other. The focus is on the person in the background looking into the camera.

18 € (reduced rate 9 €)

20.00 – 21.10

Cumberlandsche Bühne

Afrang Nordlöf Malekian & Sepideh KhodarahmiKeeping up with the Iranians

A scene from ‘Keeping up with the Iranians’: It shows a performer with a blonde wig and moustache in a room. The person is holding a microphone. The audience stands behind the person.

A scene from Keeping up with the Iranians: It shows four performers. Three of them stand next to each other in the background and raise their hands in the air. In the foreground, a smiling performer is on all fours on the floor and looking into the camera.

A scene from Keeping up with the Iranians: In the right half of the picture, it shows a performer from the play handing a bouquet of flowers to the person opposite to them. Both are smiling.

18 € (reduced rate 9 €) | followed by a party with DJ Parisa in the festival centre

21.00 – 22.40

Ballhof Eins

Su02Feb

William Forsythe | Boris Charmatz & César VayssiéFilm works

A video still from the work TRI TEMPI (2023) by William Forsythe. It is a triptych and shows Forsythe standing with an object in his hand.

A scene from the video work TRANSEPT (2023) by Boris Charmatz & César Vayssié. It shows Boris Charmatz on the floor with a colourful patterned scarf tied around his hips. His eyes are closed.

Free admission

11.00 – 18.00

Kestner Gesellschaft

Festival Centre Hangout: Films, Drinks & Nail Art

A photo of the Ballhof Eins venue from the outside. It shows several people standing in front of the entrance. Above the entrance the glowing lettering ‘Ballhof Eins’.

The festival centre in the foyer of Ballhof Eins from the inside. It is bathed in purple light. In the centre of the picture is a standing person from behind, looking at a large screen showing an event. In front of the person is a stage with several white beanbags in which some people are sitting.

A screen printing machine in the festival centre. It shows the motif ‘REAL DANCE’.

Free admission

14.00 – 20.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Hong Ngoc LeREAL DANCE x Hong Ngoc Le: Pop-Up Nailbar

A manicured hand. The fingernails are long and have different nail designs. Some nails are blue, others reddish, adorned with various organic shapes on top.

Two hands with a nails designed by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le. The nails are oval and long. They shimmer in the color purple and have shimmering green accents in organic forms.

Two rows of press-ons by nail artist Hong Ngoc Le, which lie on a white plush fabric. They are oval-shaped and silver in colour. Organic shapes in the colour silver can be seen on the individual nails.

Appointments via nailsistar@gmail.com, price on request

14.00 – 18.00

Festival Centre Ballhof Eins Foyer

Idio ChichavaWorkshop: UPLOADING THE RHYTHM

A photo from a workshop with Idio Chichava. In the centre of the picture is Idio Chichava, standing in a room. He is wearing a blue T-shirt and black sports trousers. He is holding his arms in the air, his right hand points upwards. Behind him are two workshop participants looking at him. In the foreground on the right, another workshop participant is seen from behind.

15 € (reduced rate 10 €)

14.00 – 17.00

Probebühne B

Mónica García Vicente & Irving VillegasFOR REAL #2: Trazos

A black and white photo from the work FOR REAL#2 Trazos: It shows a dancing person holding their arms in the air and closing their eyes. Half of another face has been collaged onto the person's face. The image is slightly blurred. The shadow of another person is visible on the picture.

A blurred black and white photo showing a person from the left.

A black and white photo showing a foot.

9 € | 25min

18.00 – 18.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

18.30 – 18.55

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

19.00 – 19.25

Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade – Laden 51

Idio ChichavaVAGABUNDUS

A scene from VAGABUNDUS: It shows thirteen dancers on stage wearing colourful shorts. They stand together on a surface and throw one person from the group into the air. The person in the air extends their arms.

A scene from VAGABUNDUS: It shows thirteen dancers on stage wearing colourful shorts. They are standing together on a surface and leaning to the right. One person is lying on the floor.

A scene from VAGABUNDUS: It shows several rows of dancers standing upright next to each other. The focus is on the person in the background looking into the camera.

18 € (reduced rate 9 €)

20.00 – 21.10

Cumberlandsche Bühne