His parade had already grown, it is now the full edition which is postponed. The Dance Biennial, which was to take place from September 11 to October 2 in Lyon, is postponed to 2021, the metropolis and the organizer of the biennial announced on Wednesday in a press release. It could take place in May / June of next year like the Africa Fashion Show already postponed for this same period.
“To delay too late the decision to maintain or postpone the Dance Biennale, a major event entirely dedicated to international choreographic creation, would risk putting the programmed artists in very great difficulty and lastingly weakening the economy of the project”, explains the communicated.
Difficulty rehearsing
The Biennale points to the uncertainties surrounding the organization of this event in times of crisis linked to the coronavirus. In particular the gauges and the methods of reopening theaters and performance halls.
“In addition, it is obvious that given the current health situation, the majority of artists, French and foreign, cannot conduct their rehearsals correctly (despite the provision of certain places by the municipalities), or even claim to be able to move from one country to another, “said the press release.