Big international performing arts event hits Copenhagen in March 2012
Press release, 14 March 2012
Performing arts will be up for debate in Copenhagen from March 28-31, 2012 during the annual Spring Plenary of IETM (International network for contemporary performing arts). An extensive, international performance program will accompany it. Performing arts professionals from more than 50 countries are invited to participate in the plenary.
The artistic programme RIGHT ON offers a rare opportunity to get acquainted with Danish performing arts - in four short days. More than 30 companies and individual artists are featured, representing different performative genres ranging from dance and text based theatre, to installations, site-specific works, and visual concerts.
The programme is divided in two parts:
- An exclusive programme offered only to IETM participants.
- An open programme available to local audiences.
The performances have, following an open call, been selected by a highly qualified jury. Several of the works have toured internationally, and all have been estimated to appeal especially to an international audience. Jointly, they reflect contemporary Danish performing arts.
View the full programme here
View details regarding the programme available to local and other audiences
Most of the performances take place at the hip Copenhagen venue Dansehallerne, situated on the grounds of the original Carlsberg brewery, which moved their activities to other Danish locations in 2006. However, some of the performances presented take place at local producing theatres and other appropriate venues.
About IETM
IETM is a large, well-respected, and dynamic network gathering more than 550 members actively engaged in the international collaboration of contemporary performing arts in 50 countries. 400-500 delegates are expected to participate in the Copenhagen Spring Plenary, discussing issues relevant to the sector in contemporary Europe, and globally.
In Copenhagen, under the headline RIGHT?, prominent guests such as sociologist Renata Salecl (University of Ljubljana) and Danish Minister of Culture Uffe Elbæk, and many more, will contribute as panelists, lecturers etc.
Cultural journalists interested in participating in the event are encouraged to contact:
If main interest is the performance programme:
Kamma Siegumfeldt IETM Cph. 2012/Communications Manager danceinfo@dansenshus.dk
If main interest is IETM or the IETM Plenary Meeting:
Milica Ilic, IETM/Head of Administration and Communication: milica.ilic@ietm.org
Press photos can be provided upon request - please contact:
Kamma Siegumfeldt, communications manager IETM Copenhagen 2012. danceinfo@dansenshus.dk +45 3586 8601
More info about the Plenary Meeting: www.ietm.org
Additional information is available online:
- Info about Dansehallerne
- See the full artistic programme
- Read more about performances offered to local audiences
- Press room will be available here
- IETM Copenhagen 2012 on Facebook
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