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From 12–14 March 2026, we had the honour of taking part in Opera Europa’s Spring Conference at Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam, held in parallel with the Opera Forward Festival. Our Director Edilia Gänz and Innovation & Partnerships Manager Diandra de Lima represented us at this vibrant gathering that brought together more than 320 professionals from across the opera sector for three days of artistic dialogue, reflection, and innovation.
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Industry News
Empowering the Next Generation of Contemporary Dance: FEDORA at the 88th Jeudi du mécénat
12 March 2026
Paris / France
On 12 March 2026, our Director Edilia Gänz took part in the 88th “Jeudi du mécénat”, organised by the French Ministry of Culture in Paris. This edition gathered philanthropists, cultural leaders and artists to explore how philanthropy can better support contemporary dance and the artists shaping its future.
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“Gentleman Jack” Celebrates a Triumphant World Premiere in Leeds
11 March 2026
Leeds / United Kingdom
On 7 March 2026, Gentleman Jack, FEDORA – VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025 Winner led by Northern Ballet celebrated its world premiere at the Leeds Grand Theatre, marking a major milestone for this bold new work.
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Winners, Industry News
Celebrating International Women's Day: the Women Behind the 2025 FEDORA Prize-Winning Projects
08 March 2026
Today, as the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we honour the resilience, achievements and boundless potential of women everywhere. At FEDORA, we pay tribute to the remarkable women who are change-makers on, behind and beyond the stage in the opera and dance world.
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Opera Screening: Vyshyvanyi. The King of Ukraine
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Industry News, Winners
Breaking Ballet Boundaries: FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025 Winner "Gentleman Jack" Featured in The New York Times
03 March 2026
The FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025 Winner, Gentleman Jack, has captured the attention of international audiences with a feature in The New York Times by Laura Cappelle.
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Industry News, Winners
Northern Ballet
“Gentleman Jack” Premieres in Leeds: Reimagining History Through Dance and Storytelling
26 February 2026
Leeds / United Kingdom
Gentleman Jack, the groundbreaking new ballet from Northern Ballet and winner of the FEDORA – VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025, will have its highly anticipated world premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre on 7 March 2026.
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Compagnie ECOs "Yallah Danse!", winner of the FEDORA Education Prize 2025, embodies this conviction through an ambitious choreographic incubator connecting Algeria, France and Italy. In our recent conversation with the project’s artistic team, their words revealed the depth of vision, resilience and humanity behind the initiative.
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FEDORA's Philanthropists, Industry News
FEDORA Welcomes Duvelleroy as a New Corporate Member: Celebrating Craftsmanship and the Art of Performance
25 February 2026
FEDORA is proud to welcome Duvelleroy as our newest Corporate Member, further strengthening our circle of partners dedicated to artistic excellence, living heritage and the future of opera and dance.
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Industry News
ENCATC Academy 2026 Shapes the Future of Sustainable Culture
24 February 2026
Bilbao / Spain
From 21 to 24 April 2026, the the ENCATC Academy on Sustainable Cultural Management and Policy – Edition 2026, a flagship European training initiative empowering cultural professionals to lead systemic change, will transform Bilbao into a vibrant hub for reflection, exchange, and forward-thinking practice.
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