France

Watch 16,000 people sing and dance for a better world

The centre of Lyon was turned into an open-air stage this Sunday as 16,000 people come together to sing and dance. You can take part in the festivities in this 360-degree video.

21/09/2018

France

Hip-hop choreographer Mourad Merzouki declares war on war

Mourad Merzouki led a makeshift tank and 500 dancers into battle in Lyon this Sunday. 250.000 people were present to see Merzouki and 11 other groups in the large parade of la Biennale de la Danse. Get close to this year's theme "peace" in this 360-degree video.

20/09/2018

Cult

Mourad Merzouki: climbing the walls at Lyon's dance festival

The 18th edition of this world-renowned festival is showcasing another rich crop of world premieres and stunning shows, with the public packing out France's biggest square for a peace-themed parade.

17/09/2018

World News

Dancing in the street for Lyon Biennale

Dancing in the street for Lyon Biennale

17/09/2018

France

Lyon: Dancing parade for peace

Around 250,000 people turned out to watch the 18th edition of the Biennale de la Danse parade with the theme this year of peace

16/09/2018

World News

Hundreds of thousands turn out to "dance to peace" in Lyon Biennale

Around 250,000 people turned out for a street dance party as part of the Lyon Biennale

16/09/2018

No Comment

Watch: No Comment of the week

Check out five of the best videos from this week's No Comment section.

14/09/2018

Russia

Red Square music and dance spectacular

Military bands from all over the world performed in Moscow's Red Square on Friday night as part of the annual Spasskaya Tower festival

26/08/2018

Italy

Lindsay Kemp dies aged 80 in Italy

The English dancer, mime artist and choreographer passed away whilst working in Livorno

25/08/2018

Italy

British dancer Lindsay Kemp dies

Lindsay Kemp, the dancer, mime artist and choreographer who inspired David Bowie and Kate Bush, has passed away at the age of 80

25/08/2018

No Comment

Same-sex duos tango and foxtrot at Paris Gay Games

Same-sex duos from around the world brought their skills to the dance sport competition at the Paris Gay Games on Tuesday (August 7), where they competed in several categories divided into age groups, gender and skill level.

08/08/2018

Iran

Teen arrested after posting videos of herself dancing on Instagram

Iranian teenager Maedeh Hojabri was arrested after posting videos to Instagram of herself dancing.

09/07/2018

World

The art of self-expression: Dance, fashion & literature

What do words on a page, expressive movement, and fashion all have in common? In the Middle East, they’re being used to connect people in society in differing ways.

22/06/2018

Syria

Syrian group dances around Latakia's streets to revive city

The group wants to revive the Syrian city's spirit.

22/06/2018

Europe News

Syrian refugee who risked his life to teach dance

Ahmad defied Islamic State militants' threats to kill him if he did not stop teaching children dance

21/06/2018

Cult

Ballet National Sukhishvili

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15/06/2018

United Kingdom

Devon village claims title for World's Smallest Nightclub

Don't get hung up, but there's only room for one at a time on the dancefloor of this converted phone box.

07/06/2018

Spain

Flamenco therapy

An innovative dance company in Spain uses Flamenco to help the disabled rediscover their self-belief.

14/05/2018

Earth News

Flamenco as therapy

Immersion in healing flamenco dance classes in Barcelona, Spain

10/05/2018

United Kingdom

Jingle Bells: May Day Morris dancing in England

Clashing sticks, waving handkerchiefs and jangling bells are all part of a cherished British tradition celebrated on May 1st

01/05/2018