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Festival Centre

Meeting Point

The festival centre, located at Stube PROGR is a space to relax in between performances. A warm cup of tea welcomes the visitors to relax and exchange in a cozy, living room atmosphere. Baked goods and lunch will be sold. In addition, a playful installation inside the STUBE offers an overview of the vibrant Bernese Dance Scene.

Katharina Ludwig (DE/CH) and Grėtė Šmitaitė (LT/CH) are Bern-based, actively internationally working dance artists and members of BETA – Bernese Dance Association. As choreographers they each uniquely seek playfulness and humor that speak to diverse audiences. In the curation of the festival centre they are inspired to represent the exciting variety of the Bernese Dance Scene.

Meet and Greet (for dancers)

Dance artists Grete Smitaite and Katharina Ludwig warmly invite SDD Artists, guests, and Bernese dance makers to a playful meet-and-greet at the Festival Center. Experience a welcoming atmosphere with creative ice-breaker questions, lively conversation, and an inviting apéro. This guided gathering offers a relaxed space to connect, share experiences, and grow your professional network within the dance community. No registration required—just drop in and join us!

Sa, 14.2.2025, 12.30-13.30 Uhr
Stube Progr, Festival Center
The event will be held in English

Accessibility

The Stube (festival center) has its own staircase entrance via PROGR-Westhof and is fully wheelchair accessible (automatic door opening at the Speichergasse 4 entrance, including a new wheelchair lift and wheelchair-accessible toilet).The aula at Progr is accessible to wheelchair users via a wheelchair lift and passenger lift via the inner courtyard. On the east side (Bar «Lehrerzimmer»), there is a wooden door labeled

Venue

Progr – Stube
Waisenhausplatz 30, 3011 Bern
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Dates/Tickets

11.2.2026, 13:00—15:00
Progr – Stube
12.2.2026, 11:00—17:00
Progr – Stube
13.2.2026, 11:00—17:00
Progr – Stube
14.2.2026, 11:00—17:00
Progr – Stube