Imagine a festival where the doors open before the sets are fully painted, before the movements have settled in the bodies, before the performance has found its final form. A festival for the unfinished – where the audience is invited into spaces you don’t usually get to see. Here, you get an up-close look at the creative process and are among the very first to discover what is taking shape. A meeting with dance in its raw state – vulnerable, curious, full of life – with artists opening the door to their workspace rather than the finished result. See it before anyone else!

A collaboration between Bergen Internasjonale Teater, Carte Blanche – The Norwegian National Company of Contemporary Dance and Bergen Dansesenter.

Welcome to the second day of Dans – en fest! – a mini-festival for dance pieces in development. Today, we dive right into the heart of the festival. Throughout the afternoon and evening, you’ll get a up-close at the processes of dancers and choreographers, and be among the very first to discover what is taking shape.

The final day of Dans – en fest! 2026 offers everything from a workshop with one of Carte Blanche’s versatile dancers for advanced participants, to an open contact improvisation session for both movers and musicians, a book launch, and a cozy communal lunch prepared by the dancers of Carte Blanche. Throughout the day, you can experience performances in development aimed at both children and adults, and the festival concludes with a toast to three days of exploration!