Dance Marathon

In those days, participants danced for days, even weeks, to the point of exhaustion, in the hope of winning a prize for the last ones standing.
In 1933, the Opéra d'Avignon organized its own week-long marathon, set to the music of the Roaring Twenties.

Nearly a century later, Opéra Grand Avignon is paying tribute to this event in a festive, fun-filled version, on the occasion of the Bicentenary. The Marathon de la danse will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026.

Whether you're a dance enthusiast, an enthusiastic beginner, a student at a dance school or simply curious, come and test your artistic endurance for 200 minutes. Participants, dressed up in Roaring Twenties costumes, will dance non-stop, with the exception of two 10-minute breaks. Choreographic challenges will punctuate the free dance, until only one couple remains. Spectators are of course invited to come and cheer on their favorite duos throughout this frenzied performance!

Registration is open until midnight on Wednesday, April 8, 2026: www.operagrandavignon.fr/le-marathon-de-la-danse
For those who don't have a partner (yet), a matchmaking service will be available in the near future.

To help you prepare your Marathon choreography, we are offering two Masterclasses:
- Friday April 3
18h-19h | Opéra Grand Avignon
- Saturday April 4th
10h-11h | Ateliers de Courtine

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