The Tanztriennale is the latest “cultural beacon” funded by the German Federal Cultural Foundation in the field of dance. The international selection committee has now nominated two outstanding women to head its first edition in 2026: the dramaturge Monica Gillette and the dance curator Gwen Hsin-Yi Chang. Gillette and Chang will be responsible for shaping the profile of the Tanztriennale for the entire dance community – from classical ballet to contemporary aesthetics to urban dance and many other styles. The two artistic directors will be developing a programme consisting of dance productions, artistic projects for professional and amateur dance artists, and formats that promote networking between diverse dance scenes.
In July 2024, following a special call for applications, the Board of Trustees of the German Federal Cultural Foundation selected the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to host the Tanztriennale. The city of Hamburg looks forward to hosting the festival in cooperation with the Hamburg Ballet and the School of the Hamburg Ballet, the international production venue Kampnagel and K3 – Centre for Choreography | Tanzplan Hamburg.