Dance-Odyssey through Chemnitz: Discover hidden treasures!

Dance-Odyssey through Chemnitz: Discover hidden treasures!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - On June 26, 2025, Chemnitz is really round: The dance project "Odyssey in C" heralds a unique journey of discovery through the city. At 8:00 a.m. the starting signal at the Markersdorfer Oasis and the Thiele butcher's shop on the Sonnenberg is located. The premiere promises a fascinating experience that not only stimulates the senses, but also underlines the cultural reorientation of the city as part of the cultural capital of Europe in 2025. As reported n-tv, the spectators are confronted in a total of 18 stations with contemporary dance, which is inspired by James Joyces Roman "Ulysses".

The event includes the citizens: Inside and visitors: Those who go on the trip can enjoy the well-known and less noticeable places such as the castle cemetery, the city library and the Karl Marx monument dance performances. The spectacular daily program is rounded off with the grand finale at 10:00 p.m. in the opera house. In the following days, until June 29, further performances are planned to invite the city to dance and discover. Admission is free at most stations, whereby a ticket is required for the performances in the opera house for 25 euros.

a festival in motion

The "Odyssey in C" is part of the festival "Tanz | Moderne | dance", which takes place in Chemnitz from June 18 to 29, 2025. This international festival for contemporary and urban dance has set itself the goal of inspiring the audience away from the classic stages. As theater chemnitz, the focus is on public space and the theme of new perspectives in social interaction. These are not mere dance performances, but a mirror for a Europe full of stories and future spirit.

The invited international ballet companies present choreographies of about 20 to 30 minutes at the various stations. The companies involved, including Panama Pictures from the Netherlands and Cie Retouramont from France, developed extraordinary pieces during a residence in Chemnitz, which are now being premiered in Stadt Bangen. The entire event is not only a festival of movement, but also a humorous and profound examination of urban rooms.

opportunities for explorers: inside

For everyone who pulls through Chemnitz with open eyes and ears, there are also incentives: at the individual stations, collective stamps for ticket discounts can be obtained that can be redeemed on the next performances in the opera house. If you collect 5 stamps, you save 5%, 8 stamps bring a 10% discount and for 12 stamps the dancers can look forward to 15% inside. With 15 stamps even 25% discount - the feet don't stay still!

All in all, the "Odyssey in C" promises a festival for all the senses and a way to experience the city in new light. Let yourself be carried away by this cultural adventure and immerse yourself in the world of contemporary dance! For more information and tickets, have a look at dance modernet dance