Showcasing work by Berlin-based artists
The independent performance festival produced by choreographer and cultural organizer Manuel Meza, is set to return for its next edition in December 2025. The festival, now in its third iteration, has become a supportive platform for dancers and choreographers whose voices are often overlooked in the institutionalized performance world that has been facing drastic budget cuts in recent years. Unlike many large-scale cultural events, Against the Grain is proudly self-organized and non-funded—a testament to the resilience and commitment of the dance community in Berlin. Built from the ground up by artists for artists, the festival creates space for work that is experimental, urgent, and radically inclusive. At its core, Against the Grain champions diversity, visibility, and equity. The festival prioritizes the work of POC, queer, trans, non-binary, and marginalized artists, highlighting the richness and necessity of perspectives that challenge conventional dance narratives. Each edition brings together emerging and established voices in an evening of short works that reflect the multiplicity of experiences shaping today’s contemporary dance and performance landscape.
This year will showcase work by Jie Hao, Naomi Barki, Sawako Ogo, Bence Ungvári, George N Roses, and Ampelos Dance Collective.
Produktionsleitung: Manuel Meza
Eintritt: 18 €, ermäßigt 12 €
SA – 06.12.2025 – 19.00 Uhr (Premiere)
SO – 07.12.2025 – 19.00 Uhr