Dansa Valencia Dance Festival from the 25 Apr to 4 May.
Various venues including Principal, Talia,L'Altre Espai and Manantiales Theatre.
Performances to watch out for are said tobe "Nederlands Dans Theater II", the artisticdirector Jiri Kylian studied in Prague and at the Royal Ballet School in London. He founded this innovative and exciting European company in1976. They will open the festival, performing on 25 April.
The closing performance will be the ballet of Victor Ullate, the Zaragoza born director is thef ounder of the first classical ballet company in Spain, he now has his own company bearing his name. Ballet d'Europe will also perform on 29 April among others.
Danseta program and workshops available for children during the Festival.
http://www.centorcoreograficotgv.com/
(Website is a little confusing. I found Spanish info better)
If you're looking for something to do on Sundays
Valencia has many Museums which are often open and many have free entry on Sundays too.
Here are two you may or may not have visited
Casa Museu Benillure
This beautiful 19th Century house and gorgeous garden houses a collection of paintings by Jose Benillure Gil and his son Peppino Benillure as well as some other artists of the same period such as Joaquin Sorolla, Munoz Degrain, Russinol etc
Calle Blanqueries 23 (A few metres walk from the Serranos Towers)
Tel: 963 919 103/04
IVAM - Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno
Luis Ramon Marin Photo Exhibit
250 photos chosen from his 36 year career.
Marin was apioneer in Spain in photo journalism and aerial photography. Famous for his photos of important political events, the Spanish Royal family, Spanish culture, people and landscapes.
IVAM Guillem de Castro 118 Tickets: 2 Euro
http://www.ivam.es/
VII Short Film Festival
17 April to 16 May
The movies cannot exceed 15 mins and cover a variety of themes and genres. This year there are some good contributions from Mexican and Argentinian directors.
Radio City Calle Santa Teresa 19 Free 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Every Mon, Wed and Fri
http://www.radiocityvalencia.com/
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10th Anniversary of L'Hemisferic (Omnitheatre) City of Arts and Sciences until 25 April
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Madame Butterfly April 8, 11, 14, 17*, 20, 25
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
Sala Principal 20:30 (3hr performance) http://www.lesarts.com/
Tickets: boxoffice@lesarts.com (or buy at venue ahead of time)Tel:902 202 383
I've been told there are subtitles on seats in frontfor some seats...Vicky or others who've been may have more info on this.
Thank you to the wonderful Danelle Sofuku for sending this info in!
