Arrêt Danse
Contemporary dance festival in Rodez, Aveyron
2026
About Arrêt Danse
Every year, Arrêt Danse brings together emerging contemporary dance companies in Rodez and its surrounding towns. Co-founded in 2022 by Camille Revel, Armande Sanseverino, and Chloé Mirabel, the festival takes place during the European Heritage Days, transforming local heritage and cultural sites—such as the Saint-Joseph chapel, the historic city center, the Rodez stud farm, and the MJC—into vibrant stages.
The program features performances, choreographed street processions, film screenings, exhibitions, and workshops, including a showcase for young dance companies. An inclusive dance workshop, led in partnership with Cie DK-BEL in Onet-le-Château, welcomes participants both with and without disabilities.
Arrêt Danse — edition 2026
The fourth edition of the festival spans four days, from September 17 to 27, 2026, across Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, Rodez, and Onet-le-Château. Armande Sanseverino kicks things off on September 17 with "De nos ruines naîtra la couleur," followed by a packed day in Rodez on September 19 featuring workshops, a promenade through the historic center, and three performances at the chapelle Saint-Joseph, including "TIENS !" by Cie HBBB and a new work by Marie Bégasse, winner of the 2025 Arrêt Danse springboard. The weekend of September 26 and 27 is dedicated to an inclusive dance workshop led by the DK-BEL company.
Highlights Arrêt Danse 2026
- Opening night on September 17 at L'Ambass (Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou) with "De nos ruines naîtra la couleur" by Armande Sanseverino
- "STÓMA" promenade, dance and floral art, in the historic center of Rodez on September 19
- Three performances at the chapelle Saint-Joseph on September 19: Cie HBBB, Typhen Fribault, and Marie Bégasse, winner of the 2025 Arrêt Danse springboard
- Inclusive dance workshop with the DK-BEL company on September 26 and 27 in Onet-le-Château
Programme Arrêt Danse 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026 — Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou
- 7:30 PM — "De nos ruines naîtra la couleur" by Armande Sanseverino · L'Ambass, 1 lieu-dit Salleviale (Conques-en-Rouergue). Pay-what-you-want starting at 5 €, suggested support price 10 €
Saturday, September 19, 2026 — Rodez
- 10:00 AM — Parent-child workshop, 1 hour, ages 3 to 7, adult attendance required, pay-what-you-want · Haras de Rodez, rue Vieussens
- 11:30 AM — "STÓMA" by Pauline Cistac and Nelson Martinez, dance and floral art, open to all, free · historic center of Rodez
- 2:00 PM — Short film screenings and visual arts exhibitions, open to all, free · chapelle Saint-Joseph, 1 rue Sarrus
- 2:00 PM — Parent-child workshop, 1.5 hours, ages 14 and up, 15 € · MJC de Rodez, 1 rue Saint-Cyrice
- 4:00 PM — Opéra de Paris screening, open to all, free · chapelle Saint-Joseph
- 5:30 PM — "TIENS !" by Cie HBBB, dance and music, open to all · chapelle Saint-Joseph
- 6:30 PM — "East of the sun (west of the moon)" by Typhen Fribault, dance, open to all · chapelle Saint-Joseph
- 7:30 PM — "On fait pas d'omelette sans casser des œufs" by Marie Bégasse, dance, not recommended for children under 14 · chapelle Saint-Joseph
Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Onet-le-Château
- 2:00 PM–3:00 PM — Inclusive dance introduction, ages 7-14 · école de danse Osmose, with Cie DK-BEL
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — Inclusive dance workshop, ages 14 and up and adults · école de danse Osmose, with Cie DK-BEL
Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Onet-le-Château
- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM — Inclusive dance introduction, ages 7-14 · école de danse Osmose, with Cie DK-BEL
- 11:15 AM–1:15 PM — Inclusive dance workshop, ages 14 and up and adults · école de danse Osmose, with Cie DK-BEL
Performances on September 19 at the chapelle Saint-Joseph: advance tickets 12 € per show (8 € reduced) or 24 € for all three (16 € reduced); at the door, 15 € per show (7 € reduced). Onet-le-Château workshop: introduction 10 € for both days, workshop 15 € for both days, free for people with disabilities.
Prices Arrêt Danse 2026
Practical information — Arrêt Danse
Festival events are held across three municipalities in the Rodez area: L'Ambass (1 lieu-dit Salleviale, Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, Conques-en-Rouergue) hosts the opening night. Events then move to Rodez at the stud farm (rue Vieussens), the historic center, the Saint-Joseph chapel (1 rue Sarrus), and the MJC (1 rue Saint-Cyrice), with the inclusive dance workshop taking place at the Osmose dance school in Onet-le-Château.
Tickets are available online at billetterie.festik.net/arret-danse. For further information, please contact the association at [email protected].
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