The Ultramar Dansa festival kicks off on November 12 at the Plaça de la Constitució in Dénia. The first performance, by Colectivo sin par, is Mírala cara a cara, a contemporary dance piece by Lara Misó and Wilma Puentes that revisits Sevillanas from a modern perspective, playing with freedom in dance pairings and the power of the gaze.
Colectivo sin par already had a connection with the festival last year, leading the workshop «Tradición en diálogo: cuerpo, mirada y escena», as part of the ‘Impuls a la dansa’ project.
On Friday, November 13, the festival presents Padre Nuestro, a piece inspired by the figure of Federico García Lorca and his relationship with Juan Ramírez de Lucas. The performance addresses memory, freedom, and individuals silenced for their identity or beliefs, reminding us that conquered rights are never definitive.
On Saturday, November 14, València Dancing Forward celebrates its tenth anniversary with a contemporary dance showcase featuring diverse styles and sensibilities. The program includes two local dancers, Lucía Moraleda and Samuel Olariaga, and pieces such as That awful sound, Dual Selfie, Ningú no és perfecte, Cenizas, and Bolero.
For the whole family, on Sunday, November 15, Únicos by Da.te Danza arrives, winner of the Best Dance Performance award at FETEN 2026, which reflects on identity and uniqueness.
The festival concludes on Wednesday, November 18, with Aperio pensum by performance artist Moon, a hybrid work combining contemporary dance, textile art, and live music. This will be followed by a group composition as the culmination of the inclusive workshop “La vibración del silenci,” inspired by Irene de la Rosa's piece Antoñita.
All performances, except for the one on November 15, will take place at 8 PM at the Centre Social de Dénia.
