REGION: ContraDança brings contemporary dance and movement to Guarda, Gouveia and Covilhã
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REGION: ContraDança brings contemporary dance and movement to Guarda, Gouveia and Covilhã

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 10:17

The 17th edition of ContraDança – Contemporary Dance and Movement Festival will take place between September and October, covering the cities of Guarda, Gouveia and Covilhã. The festival brings with it a set of cultural initiatives that include contemporary dance and movement.

The programme for this year's edition was presented at a press conference held at the Municipal Theatre of Guarda (TMG). At this event, the main highlights of the festival's programme were announced.

The ContraDança festival is dedicated to contemporary dance and movement, promoting these arts to the public of the three cities included in the event's circuit. This is already the 17th edition of the festival, which demonstrates the continuity and relevance of this cultural initiative in the region.

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