VIVA is a performing arts festival in Geneva specifically designed for young people aged 12 to 20. Hosted at venues including the Comédie de Genève, the Théâtre Am Stram Gram, and the Pavillon ADC, the festival is a collaborative effort by various Geneva-based institutions. It offers a range of free performances from dance, theater, and music, while also providing youth with the chance to explore the behind-the-scenes world of artistic professions. Featured among the events, the Pavillon ADC showcases “Daydream,” a creation by contemporary dance students from CFP Arts in collaboration with choreographer Kiyan Khoshoie.

VIVA is a performing arts festival in Geneva specifically designed for young people aged 12 to 20. Hosted at venues including the Comédie de Genève, the Théâtre Am Stram Gram, and the Pavillon ADC, the festival is a collaborative effort by various Geneva-based institutions. It offers a range of free performances from dance, theater, and music, while also providing youth with the chance to explore the behind-the-scenes world of artistic professions.

One of the featured events, SYNEINAI, brings together two classes around dance to promote connection and artistic expression among participants.

Fun Times delves into the many meanings of “fun” with a tragicomic lens, capturing the essence of an ambivalent era. Presented by five performers, this show blends lyrical, absurd, and cynical elements with songs, laughter, and tears. Ruth Childs and her team dissect emotions, exploring ambiguities and balancing between hope and despair. By merging dance with enjoyment, they offer fresh perspectives for collectively navigating these challenges.

This year, the young performers from La Manufacture’s bachelor’s program in contemporary dance are under the guidance of Mark Lorimer, Stavroula Siamou, and Sophia Rodrìguez. They will showcase pieces including “Unison …but off” by Mark Lorimer, “Monsters / shifting inner geographies” by Stavroula Siamou, and “WRDS M F N T S S” by Sophia Rodrìguez.