28th edition of the festival organized by the Centre chorégraphique James Carlès 28th edition of the festival This new edition launches the multi-year theme "This Is Our Story". It offers dance lectures, performances, concerts, screenings and digital archives to explore African and Afro-descendant heritage and their influence on contemporary dance. Participating venues (Amidonniers district): MAC Capsule Culturelle Gymnase du Bazacle Le Taquin Program Opening evening "Fresco for Elsa Wolliaston": Friday 23 October, 7:30–8:30 pm At the MAC Capsule Culturelle Tribute to dancer and choreographer Elsa Wolliaston, with James Carlès (artistic director of the Centre James Carlès) and Isabelle Maurel (choreographer and teacher) €10 Concert Trio Mandé: Saturday 24 October, 9–10 pm At Le Taquin Mandingo chamber music, with Fanta Sayon Sissoko (vocals), Losso Kéïta (vocals) and Barou Kouyaté (djeli ngoni) From €8 to €12 Lecture and film "Fresco for Alvin Ailey": Sunday 25 October, 8:30–9:30 pm At the MAC Capsule Culturelle With James Carlès (artistic director of the Centre James Carlès) and Sylvia Waters (performer, educator, former artistic director and guardian of Alvin Ailey's legacy) €10 Film and performance "Drum Calls, Body Recalls": Monday 26 October, 8:30–9:30 pm At the MAC Capsule Culturelle With James Carlès (artistic director of the Centre James Carlès) and Deirdre Molly (artist and researcher in social dance ethnography and digital design) €10 Autumn workshop showcase: Tuesday 27 October, 7 pm At the Gymnase du Bazacle Dance Free admission Multidisciplinary stage "All Styles Showcase": Thursday 29 October, 8–9 pm At the MAC Capsule Culturelle In partnership with DSH Production Free admission "Digital Archives": From Friday 30 October to Wednesday 4 November Online event Research and heritage on bodily practices and creative practices Dance lecture "Dances of Minorities and New Dance Group", by Sonia Schoonejans: Monday 2 November, 6:30–7:30 pm At the MAC Capsule Culturelle In partnership with the CDCN / La Place de la Danse and isdaT Free admission Detailed program on the festival website Accessibility Rates Paid events: tickets on site Multi-venue Getting there TOULOUSE Toulouse
Event from the official Toulouse Métropole calendar; dates: 2026-10-23; venue: Multi-venue; address: TOULOUSE Toulouse.
Source: Toulouse Métropole