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FEDORA Ambassador Series: In Conversation with Caroline Thiébot, founder of SYMPAN

We recently spoke with Caroline Thiébot, Paris-based artist, craftswoman, and founder of SYMPAN, to explore the vision and symbolism behind her sculptural works inspired by celestial geometry.

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Love Chapter 2 - Winner of the FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Prize for Ballet 2017

We are delighted to announce that Van Cleef & Arpels will continue as the sponsor of the 2027 FEDORA – VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize, reaffirming their longstanding commitment to creativity and innovation in the field of contemporary dance.

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Next Stage Initiative

This March, we hosted two enriching afternoons of Next Stage Capacity-Building workshops, offering our members dedicated spaces to explore three core themes shaping the future of the performing arts sector: sustainability, inclusion, and digital transformation.

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BONES, ROCKS AND JACKHAMMERS: A Portrait Concert by Finola Merivale

On 30 April 2026, Columbia Global Centers in Paris will host “Bones, Rocks and Jackhammers: A Portrait Concert by Finola Merivale” at Reid Hall, inviting audiences into the richly textured sound world of the Irish composer.

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After World Poetry Day on 21st March, we are pleased to shine a light on the enduring power of poetry to connect, inspire, and transcend artistic boundaries. This year, we are proud to highlight Versopolis – European Poetry Platform, a dynamic European network dedicated to supporting and promoting emerging poets.

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3 Inspiring Days at the Opera Europa Spring Conference

14 March 2026

Amsterdam

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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Jeudi du mécénat 2026

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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Northern Ballet dancers in Gentleman Jack.

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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Celebrating International Womens Day: the Women Behind the 2025 FEDORA Prize-Winning Projects

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

06 March 2026

Paris

Opera Screening: Vyshyvanyi. The King of Ukraine

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