5 – 6 December

Grand Biennial Dance Show

From December 5 to 6, 2025, just before the holiday season, the Conservatoire Populaire of Music, Dance and Theatre invites you to the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) in Geneva for its grand biennial dance show. Across three exceptional performances, audiences will experience a rich choreographic journey blending poetry, energy, and artistic diversity—from classical and contemporary to modern jazz. The first part features a live collaboration with the Conservatoire’s symphony orchestra performing works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Bizet, while the second part showcases original choreographies set to recorded music, highlighting modernity and emotion. On both evenings, a free prelude in the BFM foyer will be presented by visually impaired students from the unique “Danse des sens” program, emphasizing the Conservatoire’s commitment to inclusive artistic expression. Join us in celebrating the power and beauty of dance in the heart of Geneva.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève
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