When does Raw & Polished take place?

Raw & Polished takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event takes place at the Tanzzentrale der Region Nürnberg e.V., Kaiserstraße 177, 90763 Fürth, staircase B on the second floor.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is free. Donations to support the format are welcome.

What can the audience expect?

Several short presentations of contemporary dance with choreographed or improvisational structures will be shown. Following that, a moderated artist talk takes place.

How long does the evening last?

The presentations last a maximum of about 90 minutes including a break. Afterwards, there will be an artist talk and a joint evening conclusion.

Is a reservation required?

A reservation is not required. The organizers recommend arriving on time.

Raw & Polished in Fürth: When Contemporary Dance Transforms the Space

Name: Raw & Polished
Start: 2026-10-11T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T20:45:00+02:00
Location: Tanzzentrale der Region Nürnberg e.V.

Raw & Polished: Contemporary Dance in its Most Immediate Form

When movement becomes language, a special stage experience begins at the Tanzzentrale Fürth: Raw & Polished opens its stage for contemporary dance on October 11, 2026. Dancers from the region and beyond present short excerpts, finished works, and work-in-progress formats – concentrated, lively, and open for dialogue with the audience.

Between Choreography and Improvisation

The event series by Anne Devries and Henrik Kaalund brings together different artistic signatures. Choreographically precise passages meet improvisational structures; each presentation develops its own dramaturgy, its own rhythm, and a distinctive theater atmosphere. In the short formats, dance condenses into a concentrated look at body, space, time, and relationship.

Eight to Nine Short Pieces, An Evening Full of Perspectives

In two blocks, several presentations are on the program. Each contribution lasts up to about ten minutes, and the maximum running time of the showings is around 90 minutes including a break. The stage light draws attention to the smallest changes: a shift in weight, a tense hand, an abrupt change of direction. Thus, a multifaceted panorama of contemporary dance art is created.

Artist Talk as Part of the Stage Experience

After the presentations, the evening opens up in a moderated artist talk. Audience and dance creators meet in a structured setting, ask questions, and share perceptions. This closeness is part of the special dramaturgy of Raw & Polished: The performance remains no isolated moment but becomes a starting point for reflection, exchange, and new artistic impulses.

Open Stage for the Independent Dance Scene

Raw & Polished is understood as a non-profit presentation platform for the promotion of contemporary dance in the Nuremberg, Fürth, and Erlangen region. The format creates professional visibility for artistic processes and allows the audience immediate insights into the development of new works. The Tanzzentrale offers the appropriate space for this: concentrated, experimental, and close to the independent scene.

Conclusion: Raw & Polished promises an evening where dance is not only observed but experienced and questioned together. Those who appreciate contemporary choreography, physical presence, and direct exchange with artists will find an intense stage experience here. Admission is free, donations are welcome – a good reason to arrive early and engage with the diversity of dance art.