When does the screening take place?

The screening is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM.

Where is the film being shown?

At the Thalia Programmkino located at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 50 in Potsdam-Babelsberg.

Is there a known ticket price?

A reliable ticket price was not available in the researched sources.

Is the event accessible?

Specific information about accessibility was not clearly stated in the checked sources.

What is the film about?

The film showcases the artistic life of Germaine Acogny and her significance for contemporary dance.

Is the evening part of a festival?

Yes, the event is part of the Potsdam Dance Days 2026.

Germaine Acogny Brings Dance History and Cinema Magic to Potsdam-Babelsberg

Name: Potsdam Dance Days 2026 – Germaine Acogny: The Essence of Dance
Start: 2026-05-28T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-28T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Thalia Programmkino

A movie night that makes dance history visible

With Germaine Acogny – The Essence of Dance, the Potsdam Dance Days 2026 spotlight one of the most influential figures in contemporary dance. The documentary by Greta-Marie Becker follows the Senegalese choreographer, who has set international standards with the Acogny technique named after her. On May 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM, the Thalia Programmkino in Potsdam-Babelsberg will become the site of a special theater and dance encounter on screen.

The power of an artistic biography

The film tells not only of an extraordinary dancer but of an artistic attitude: body, rhythm, and memory merge into a narrative about origin, discipline, and freedom. Germaine Acogny is regarded as a central voice of African contemporary dance; her technique combines West African movement forms with modern dance languages and has shaped generations of dancers.

Festival atmosphere between stage and screen

Since 1991, the Potsdam Dance Days have been a significant festival for contemporary dance, connecting performances, workshops, and films into an intense stage experience with open audience proximity. This film evening also fits into the special theater atmosphere of the festival: not merely as a presentation, but as a cultural resonance space where dance history, direction, and choreographic thinking become tangible again.

A place with cinema culture and space for conversations

The Thalia Programmkino in Babelsberg provides the perfect framework for this. With its four halls, established film tradition, and its location at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 50, it is one of the defining cultural venues in Potsdam. For the audience, an evening is created here that elegantly combines film art and dance reflection.

Why this evening is worthwhile

Anyone interested in dance, choreography, and artistic biographies will experience an evening full of depth, presence, and inspiration. The film opens the perspective on a woman whose work has sustainably changed the international dance scene. The Potsdam Dance Days 2026 invite you to experience this essence of dance live in the cinema.