Modern dance continues to captivate audiences with its creativity and daring. In 2024, Paris, a cultural mecca, is offering a series of modern dance performances that push back artistic boundaries and provide unique experiences. For amateurs and the curious alike, these performances are an opportunity to explore new forms of bodily expression, breaking with theclassic codes.
Modern dance is characterized by a freedom of movement that allows choreographers and dancers to break free from the traditional rules of ballet. In 2024, the shows in Paris offer a diversity of styles, from minimalist pieces to more complex, narrative choreography. Each performance showcases singular artistic universes, where emotions are conveyed through innovative, expressive movements and are often accompanied by contemporary music.
These modern dance shows take place in iconic Parisian venues such as the Théâtre de la Ville and the Palais de Tokyo, famous for hosting avant-garde works. To attend a modern dance show in Paris in 2024 is to discover a living, constantly evolving discipline. It's an unmissable immersion in the world of liberated movement, where the boundaries between dance, theater and visual art merge.
The Nutcracker: Blanca Li's hip-hop version of the show in Paris
Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives on the Paris stage in a new version. Spanish choreographer Blanca Li re-orchestrates the show in a creation featuring authentic Iberian hip-hop. [Read more]
Black Legends: the musical returns to the Théâtre Bobino
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted 200,000 spectators, can be seen at the Théâtre Bobino from November 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Pixel: Mourad Merzouki's dance show at Théâtre Le 13e Art
A dance show choreographed by Mourad Merzouki, Pixel combines hip-hop dance and interactive video. After a triumphant run in 2021 and 2022, the show returns to the 13th Art theater from November 27, 2024 to February 1, 2025. [Read more]
Tango After Dark: Argentine tango dance show comes to Paris
Following its success in London, Tango After Dark arrives in Paris at Salle Pleyel on October 16 and 18, 2025. The dance show takes spectators on an intimate, sensual journey of tango discovery, by renowned choreographers and dancers Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi. [Read more]
Stories La Dernière Tournée: the tap dance phenomenon at the 13ème Art in Paris
Stories, La Dernière Tournée, Romain Rachline Borgeaud's show at 13ème Art, from November 15, 2024 to February 2, 2025. [Read more]
Mythologies, Angelin Preljocaj's monumental show, at La Seine Musicale in June 2025
From June 25 to 29, 2025, the celebrated choreographer presents his show Mythologies at La Seine Musicale. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts September 11, 2024
