A programme to take you on a journey through the diversity of dance
24 ballets and companies from 8 countries will be showcasing the vitality of the international dance scene, with new works, repertory pieces and shows combining dance and live music. Some of the works are inspired by traditional dances – flamenco, fado or even South African dance – and add their own special touch to this year’s festival, which puts the spotlight on great choreographic forms.A case in point is the opening night, with the French premiere of Marcos Morau’s Afanador and 40 dancers from the Spanish National Ballet: a striking encounter between contemporary dance, flamenco and the black-and-white visual universe of photographer Ruven Afanador.
MOV'IN Cannes: dance meets film
Following the success of its first edition in 2023, the international dance film competition, under the artistic direction of Didier Deschamps and Éric Oberdorff, reveals a programme of short films in which the body in movement becomes emotion, language and mirror of the world. The event encourages artistic dialogue between the younger generation and professionals, involving students and international festivals in the selection of works, creating a genuine space for exchange and encounters. The Festival unveils the MOV’IN Cannes 2025 Jury: – Marion Barbeau, dancer and actress (president) – Laure Cayla, director of the cité des entreprises, Cannes Bastide Rouge production studios – Nancy Berthier, director of the Casa de Velázquez – José Montalvo, choreographer, director and video artist – Cynthia Odier, director of the Fluxum Foundation – Sjón, Icelandic poet and screenwriter
Next event: Monday 13 October 2025 at 12 noon at the Georges Méliès university campus in Cannes for the show “Cypher“(Enso) choreographed by Mickaël Le Mer and performed by Vanessa Petit. This will be the first date of a tour that will continue in the schools of Cannes.
