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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre

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Taiwan - Asia's first professional contemporary dance company, founded in 1973 by choreographer Lin Hwai-min, with a style deeply rooted in Asian traditions.

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The Royal Ballet

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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.

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Sankai Juku

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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.

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Akram Khan Company

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United Kingdom - Founded in 2000 by Akram Khan, this company is known for its distinctive style that fuses classical Indian Kathak with contemporary dance.

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Hofesh Shechter Company

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United Kingdom - Founded in 2008 by Hofesh Shechter, characterised by high energy and theatricality paired with Shechter's own music compositions.

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Tanztheater München

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Germany - Founded by Hans Henning Paar in 1992, its works have focused on the combination of dance, narration, and expression.

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Sydney Dance Company

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Australia - Founded in 1969 by Suzanne Musitz, known for its contemporary work that showcases Australian choreographers and dancers.

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Rosas

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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.

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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

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United States - Established in 2003 and remained active until its dissolution in 2015; known for its exceptional technical ability and cutting-edge choreography.

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Merce Cunningham Dance Company

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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.

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DV8 Physical Theatre

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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.

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Chunky Move

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Australia - Formed in 1995 by Gideon Obarzanek, this company has a reputation for producing a diverse range of contemporary performance and dance works.

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Sadler's Wells

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United Kingdom - Founded in 1683, this London-based dance house presents a variety of contemporary dance companies and is known for nurturing new talent.

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Bejart Ballet Lausanne

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Switzerland - Founded in 1987 by choreographer Maurice Bejart, this company is known for its innovative blending of classical ballet and modern dance.

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Batsheva Dance Company

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Israel - Established in 1964 by Martha Graham and Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild, known for the Gaga movement language developed by Ohad Naharin.

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Ultima Vez

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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.

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Maguy Marin Dance Company

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France - Formed in 1978 by Maguy Marin, it has gained critical acclaim for its theatrical and often provocative performances.

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Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal

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Germany - Founded by choreographer Pina Bausch in 1973, this dance company is a leading exponent of Tanztheater, blending dance, speech, and theatrical elements.

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Les Ballets C de la B

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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.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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United States - Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958, renowned for its performances that celebrate the African American heritage and the modern dance tradition.

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Nederlands Dans Theater

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Netherlands - Established in 1959, known for its innovative and original choreography that often collaborates with contemporary composers and designers.

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Compagnie Marie Chouinard

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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.

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Kidd Pivot

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Canada - Founded in 2002 by internationally known Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, the company focuses on highly theatrical and innovative collaborations.

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William Forsythe Company

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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.

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Rambert

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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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