Performance Gala
Extravadanza! 2025
Saturday June 14th - 6:30PM
 

It is with great joy that we invite you to the sixth edition of the Extravadanza Festival!

The gala performance that brings our festival to a close is a unique dance showcase — one that challenges perceptions and reveals the universal beauty of movement.

In a world in constant turmoil, Extravadanza stands out through its ability to bring together artists from diverse cultures, highlighting the art of dance in all its forms.

With this event we celebrate the creativity, innovation, and passion that live within every artist on stage. Each of them carries the history, traditions, and influences of their culture of origin, and shares a piece of their soul with us through their dance.

This year’s edition is particularly special, as we have the honor of welcoming Madame Maria Robin as our guest of honor. Her presence adds a vibrant dynamic and will surely make this edition even more memorable. The workshops Maria will lead in Geneva will be her only opportunity to teach in Switzerland this year — a rare and precious moment not to be missed.

The festival proudly showcases a wide variety of dance disciplines.

This exceptional evening invites you on a journey through traditional and contemporary dances from across the Silk Road, performed by artists from near and far.
 

From the deep breath of ethno-contemporary dance to the refined lines of Arab-contemporary expression, this edition takes you through shifting identities in motion.
 

Audiences will witness the strength of Caucasian dances, the rich symbolism of Uyghur dance, and the whirling grace of contemporary dervish movement.
 

Tradition will also shine through the majesty of Rajasthani dances and the bold creativity of contemporary Indian dance — each form telling, embodying, and celebrating the diversity of our world.
 

All of these talented artists are based in Switzerland, bringing a rich local dimension to this global celebration. We invite you to dive into this unique artistic journey, where every performance opens a window onto a world of rhythm, color, and emotion.
 

Join us in this celebration of DANCE,  and let yourself be carried away by the magic of Extravadanza!