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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
Taiwan - Asia's first professional contemporary dance company, founded in 1973 by choreographer Lin Hwai-min, with a style deeply rooted in Asian traditions.
The Royal Ballet
United Kingdom - Founded in 1931 by Dame Ninette de Valois, an internationally renowned ballet company and one of the foremost in the world, based at the Royal Opera House.
Sankai Juku
Japan - A Butoh dance company established in 1975 by Ushio Amagatsu, Sankai Juku is known for its poetic and existential performances that explore the human condition.
Akram Khan Company
United Kingdom - Founded in 2000 by Akram Khan, this company is known for its distinctive style that fuses classical Indian Kathak with contemporary dance.
Hofesh Shechter Company
United Kingdom - Founded in 2008 by Hofesh Shechter, characterised by high energy and theatricality paired with Shechter's own music compositions.
Tanztheater München
Germany - Founded by Hans Henning Paar in 1992, its works have focused on the combination of dance, narration, and expression.
Sydney Dance Company
Australia - Founded in 1969 by Suzanne Musitz, known for its contemporary work that showcases Australian choreographers and dancers.
Rosas
Belgium - Founded in 1983 by choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, noted for its rigorous approach to composition and a predilection for mathematical configurations in dance.
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
United States - Established in 2003 and remained active until its dissolution in 2015; known for its exceptional technical ability and cutting-edge choreography.
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
United States - Established by Merce Cunningham in 1953, it revolutionized the visual and musical aspects of dance and was a leading force in contemporary dance until it disbanded in 2011.
DV8 Physical Theatre
United Kingdom - Founded in 1986 by Lloyd Newson, known for its physically integrated dance theatre that pushes performers to their limits and often confronts social issues.
Chunky Move
Australia - Formed in 1995 by Gideon Obarzanek, this company has a reputation for producing a diverse range of contemporary performance and dance works.
Sadler's Wells
United Kingdom - Founded in 1683, this London-based dance house presents a variety of contemporary dance companies and is known for nurturing new talent.
Bejart Ballet Lausanne
Switzerland - Founded in 1987 by choreographer Maurice Bejart, this company is known for its innovative blending of classical ballet and modern dance.
Batsheva Dance Company
Israel - Established in 1964 by Martha Graham and Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild, known for the Gaga movement language developed by Ohad Naharin.
Ultima Vez
Belgium - Founded in 1986 by Wim Vandekeybus, this company’s style is known for its raw physicality and intense imagery often exploring themes of fate and human psychology.
Maguy Marin Dance Company
France - Formed in 1978 by Maguy Marin, it has gained critical acclaim for its theatrical and often provocative performances.
Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal
Germany - Founded by choreographer Pina Bausch in 1973, this dance company is a leading exponent of Tanztheater, blending dance, speech, and theatrical elements.
Les Ballets C de la B
Belgium - Founded in 1984 by Alain Platel, known for performances that are a mix of modern dance, ballet, and theater, reflecting social and political issues.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
United States - Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958, renowned for its performances that celebrate the African American heritage and the modern dance tradition.
Nederlands Dans Theater
Netherlands - Established in 1959, known for its innovative and original choreography that often collaborates with contemporary composers and designers.
Compagnie Marie Chouinard
Canada - Founded in 1990 by Marie Chouinard, the company is celebrated for its unique choreographic language and the use of the body as a primary artistic medium.
Kidd Pivot
Canada - Founded in 2002 by internationally known Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, the company focuses on highly theatrical and innovative collaborations.
William Forsythe Company
Germany - Founded by choreographer William Forsythe in 2005; it has pioneered in experimentation and reorienting ballet from its classical repertoire to a dynamic 21st-century art form.
Rambert
United Kingdom - Established in 1926, it is Britain's oldest dance company and is known for its spirit of experimentation and commitment to live music.
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