Alors on Danse !
Edition 2026 Music Dance Contemporary Dance

Alors on Danse !

Dance festival in the Loire

Saint-Chamond — Loire (42) Since 2026
Dates 05 Mar — 21 Mar 2026
Location Saint-Chamond (42)
Prices 5.00€ — 10.00€
Status Confirmed

About Alors on Danse !

Alors on Danse ! is a dance festival created in 2026 in the Loire, the result of an unprecedented collaboration between about twenty broadcasting and creation structures. For more than two weeks, this choreographic event offers about thirty shows in several towns including Saint-Chamond, inviting the public to discover the richness of contemporary choreographic creation. Contemporary dance, hip-hop, ballet, folklore and multidisciplinary creations make up an eclectic and accessible program for everyone.

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A unique dance festival in the Loire

The festival Alors on Danse ! was born in 2026 from an unprecedented initiative: twenty broadcasting and creation structures in the Loire department joined forces to create an event dedicated to dance and choreographic artists. This territorial collaboration demonstrates the cultural vitality of the Loire and the commitment of its stakeholders to dance in all its forms.

A rich and eclectic program

For more than two weeks, the festival offers around thirty shows spread across several towns in the department, providing the public with an exceptional panorama of current choreographic creation:

  • Contemporary dance: bold and innovative pieces by recognized and emerging companies
  • Hip-hop: energy and virtuosity with shows combining dance and theater
  • Multidisciplinary creations: shows that create a dialogue between dance and live music, circus, slam, and visual arts
  • Dance and folklore: performances that revisit traditions with a contemporary perspective
  • Young audience and family shows: creations adapted for all ages to share the joy of dance together

In Saint-Chamond: the Salle Aristide Briand

In Saint-Chamond, the festival takes over the Salle Aristide Briand, the town's emblematic performance venue, which can accommodate up to 1,200 spectators. Among the highlights offered in Saint-Chamond are the show "Love" by the compagnie Voltaïk, a blend of contemporary dance and folklore in a sensitive and captivating creation, as well as dance-theater and hip-hop performances that showcase the diversity of the program.

A spirit of sharing and celebration

Beyond the shows, Alors on Danse ! aims to be a moment of sharing and conviviality. The festival invites the public to discover dance in various venues – performance halls, theaters, open-air spaces – and offers meetings with artists, practical workshops open to all, and festive moments centered around dance. The goal is to make dance accessible to as many people as possible and to create new gathering spaces around choreographic art.

A network of cultural partners

The festival brings together an exceptional network of cultural structures in the Loire, including municipal theaters, MJCs, conventioned stages, cultural centers, and dance companies. Among the partners are the Théâtre du Parc, the Théâtre de Roanne, the city of Saint-Chamond, and Saint-Étienne Métropole. This territorial synergy allows for a high-quality program across the entire department and reaches diverse audiences.

Alors on Danse ! — edition 2026

First edition of the Alors on Danse ! festival in the Loire. Twenty broadcasting and creation structures unite to celebrate dance with nearly 35 shows from March 5 to 21, 2026. In Saint-Chamond, the show "Love" by the company Voltaïk at the Salle Aristide Briand, as well as dance-theater and hip-hop performances. Accessible prices from €5 to €10.

1st edition: dance celebration in the Loire

The first edition of the Alors on Danse ! festival takes place from March 5 to 21, 2026, in the Loire department. The result of an unprecedented collaboration between twenty cultural structures in the region, this new festival dedicated to dance offers nearly 35 shows in a spirit of sharing and celebration.

In Saint-Chamond, the Salle Aristide Briand hosts, among others, the show "Love" by the compagnie Voltaïk, a creation blending contemporary dance and folklore, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Other dance-theater and hip-hop performances complete the local program.

The festival also unfolds in Roanne, L'Horme, Saint-Just-la-Pendue, and many other towns in the department, with varied shows ranging from contemporary dance to hip-hop and multidisciplinary creations.

Highlights Alors on Danse ! 2026

  • 1st edition of the dance festival in the Loire
  • 20 partner cultural structures
  • Nearly 35 shows from March 5 to 21, 2026
  • "Love" show by the Voltaïk company in Saint-Chamond
  • Contemporary dance, hip-hop, multidisciplinary creations
  • Shows in several towns in the Loire
  • Accessible prices from €5 to €10

Prices Alors on Danse ! 2026

Prices vary depending on the show, averaging from €5 to €10. Some events are free.

Practical information — Alors on Danse !

Access

The Alors on Danse ! festival takes place in several towns in the Loire. In Saint-Chamond, shows are held at the Salle Aristide Briand, avenue Antoine Pinay, 42400 Saint-Chamond.

  • By car: Saint-Chamond is located 15 km northeast of Saint-Étienne, accessible via the A47 motorway (Saint-Chamond exit). Parking near the venue.
  • By train: Saint-Chamond station, served by TER Lyon–Saint-Étienne (about 40 minutes from Lyon Part-Dieu and 10 minutes from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux).

Prices

  • Prices vary depending on the show, averaging from €5 to €10.
  • Some events are free.

Information

Full program and bookings on the websites of partner structures and on the website of the city of Saint-Chamond.

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Where does it take place — Alors on Danse !

Salle Aristide Briand

Avenue Antoine Pinay, 42400 Saint-Chamond

Alors on Danse ! in brief

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