Laura Nala
Mavinga
Majid
Miyu
Loose Joint
Joseph Wu
Lÿdie La Pëste
Niki Awandee
Coflo
M.Dusa
Giles Smith
Kamehameharin
Just-A-Kid
Jordina Millà
Frankie J
Mama Soso
Lizzy
Jamal
Tamara Mancini
Raphael Schwarzacher
Olga Nosova
Jana Thaler
Jana Dünner
Hakim Saber
Arūnas Mozūraitis
Awa Khiwe
BenYeo
NSDOS
For the fifth time, Flavourama is hosting a 1 vs. 1 All-Styles Battle for the young generation of dancers.
Kids (8–13 years) and Teens (14–18 years) will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of renowned, international judges.
This event is free of charge, and we warmly invite everyone to come and cheer for the next generation of dance talent!
For participants: Please register online in advance to secure your spot and avoid long queues on the day of the event.
To support artists of the street and club style scene and encourage professionalization in the field, Flavourama offers public workshops around the topic “Street and club dances in theatre”. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your performance skills and equip yourself with knowledge for your next theatre production or movement research!
Workshop by Jordina Millà, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Improvisation Through the Compositional Mind
A musical mindset helps us understand the world within us. Through concepts such as the nature of tempo, the rhythm of gesture and body, and the role of a compositional mind, we can enrich our practice of improvisation in relation to dance and music. Revisiting tools from tradition allows us to expand our vocabulary and refine the way we approach creation.
The Catalan, Austria-based pianist, composer, and improviser Jordina Millà explores free improvised music and contemporary musical language. With a deep classical background, her music is in constant development, moving toward other logics of expression. She has released several acclaimed albums, including Males Herbes (solo album), When Forests Dream (two pianos with Agustí Fernández), String Fables (duo with Barry Guy), and Live in Munich (ECM Records). She is the founder of PRISMA, an initiative that aims to make the discipline of improvisation more visible in the city of Salzburg.
Workshop by NSDOS, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Activate-Cities for Non-Obstacle Movement
The workshop Activate-Cities for Non-Obstacle Movement proposes a way of building a dramaturgical scenario that explores mechanisms which, instead of entering into confrontation, seek to understand the logics already present in space. Connected to the Activate Cities project — both an album and an artistic research — we will focus on the relation between music, movement, and the perception of the environment.
We will explore mechanisms of flow, collaborative dynamics, and how obstacles can become opportunities to create new pathways. The workshop will also address the interplay between individual and collective processes, and how crossings, problems, and their resolutions leave an imprint on improvisation — a bodily and collective memory inscribed in movement.
This year, for the first time, Flavourama Performatory moves into the Museum der Moderne Salzburg, transforming the museum into a vibrant stage. Selected dancers from the street and club scene will engage in spontaneous performances throughout the museum, creating a dynamic dialogue between movement, music, and the exhibited art.
As the audience embarks on a guided tour through the exhibition, they will encounter unexpected pop-up performances, experiencing dance and visual art in a new, immersive way. The museum becomes a performative playground—where styles merge, boundaries dissolve, and artistic exchange unfolds in real time.
A co-event of Flavourama and Museum der Moderne Salzburg.
Tickets for the Performatory can be reserved online in advance. With your reservation, you will receive your valid ticket at the museum’s ticket counter on site (payment is made there).
PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is very limited – we recommend reserving early.
From 4:00 PM onwards, the code word “Flavourama” gives you a free ride with the Mönchsberg lift up to the Museum der Moderne. With the kind support of Salzburg AG.
This year, the ‘Voices’ evening will become an interactive event focused on allowing the audience to become a part of the discussion. Every voice is valid – no qualifications needed.
This will be an open-floor event, with conversation, debate, and honesty at the forefront.
The theme of this event will be ‘Judgement’.
Not from a technical, sports-based perspective, but from a personal perspective.
How we judge art, each other, and ourselves – and how society does too.
We will start the evening with the audience responding to some polarizing statements that the host will prepare – giving everyone a chance to voice their responses, and to hear others’ voices too. Following this, we will have a guest appearance from some special guests of Flavourama – who will themselves take part in a game which requires them to be open, honest, transparent, and consider both their ego and humility equally!
Finally, the evening will wrap up with a group discussion – allowing us to speak openly as a group about the things we feel, with prompts and questions to respond to.
The evening will be curated and hosted, but we ask that all audience members enter with the willingness to contribute & share their voices, as well as be open to listen to and receive all opinions in a constructive and kind manner.
The event will be filmed and recorded by The Capsule.
Free admission.
From 4:00 PM onwards, the code word “Flavourama” gives you a free ride with the Mönchsberg lift up to the Museum der Moderne. With the kind support of Salzburg AG.
Don’t miss the chance to spend some quality time dancing in the studio on Saturday during the day! The annual workshops with international judges offer the perfect opportunity for participants of all backgrounds and levels to move, learn, and be inspired.
Classes in a variety of styles—including House, Hip Hop, Afro Dance, and more—promise to leave you sweaty, motivated, and full of new ideas!
Workshop Programm:
10.30-12.00
Laura Nala: Freestyle & Nuance: Playing with Energies
This workshop focuses on freestyle development through the exploration of energy shifts, textures, and contrasts. We’ll dive into the art of playing with intensity – moving from softness to explosiveness, from flow to sharpness – in order to bring nuance and depth to your freestyle. Through guided improvisations, technique drills, and creative exercises, dancers will be invited to expand their movement vocabulary, refine their musicality, and unlock new dimensions in their personal style.
Mavinga: House – Footwork & Timing in the Music
This dynamic house dance class focuses on footwork techniques across varied timings and rhythms. Rather than letting the music dictate your movements, you’ll develop the skills to control and manipulate the beat. By applying these timing principles, you’ll transform from following the music to commanding it, creating a powerful sense of musicality.
12.15-13.45
Majid: Hip Hop Freestyle Technics
In this workshop, Majid shares fundamental techniques, concepts, and tools to expand your freestyle and strengthen your personal expression.
Frankie J.: House – Movement Layering & Composition
An exploration of the power of intention in movement. This workshop dives into the importance of setting clear intentions, committing fully to movement choices, and understanding how these decisions shape the message behind the movement. Led by Frankie J, a highly experienced artist and educator known for his deep understanding of movement quality and storytelling, participants will gain insight into how layering and compositional tools can elevate their performance and creative voice. Frankie will share knowledge from his years of practice, offering guidance on how to make movement speak with clarity, depth, and purpose.
14.00-15.30
Loose Joint: Hip Hop – Bounce & Waves
Develop your freestyle skills with a focus on bounce techniques, body waves, and fluid hip hop moves with Loose Joint from New York City — one of the pioneers of Hip Hop dance.
Miyu: House – Variations of Basics
We’ll start by focusing on fundamental house steps, then explore how to add your own creative ideas and evolve them into unique expressions. It’s all about growth, groove, and having fun – let’s enjoy the journey together!
Hop on! On Saturday, Salzburg Verkehr takes you from SEAD on a short but scenic ride through the city – with a live dance jam on board! Cruise past some of Salzburg’s most beautiful spots while vibing to the Flavourama soundtrack. And just in time for the final battles, you’ll hop off right at SZENE Salzburg. The perfect warm-up for an unforgettable night!
Free admission, Ticket needed.
Wind down day one at Jetlag – a cozy vintage store turned into a laid-back dancefloor. CLUB ANALOG is a club night, DJ crew, and collective of vinyl diggers and progressive beatheads with a vintage attitude. Their mission: to entertain good people in a good venue with good music. For those who haven’t yet been guests, expect this: a pinch of Jazz, a bowl of Soul, and a big crate full of Funk – all in the mix.
As the highlight of the festival, the Flavourama World Finals bring together everything the community has shared and celebrated throughout the week.
On this exciting evening, world-class dancers who have made it through the Preselection will face off in Hip Hop and House Dance battles. Set to the finest music, with live showcases and jams, SZENE Salzburg transforms into a dynamic dance floor where dancers and visitors come together to celebrate music and movement in their purest forms.
Dancers who want to qualify for the Flavourama World Finals on Saturday can do so by joining the Preselection on Friday evening in the categories House (1 vs. 1) and Hip Hop (2 vs. 2).
This is your chance to showcase your skills in front of a panel of renowned judges. At the end of the Preselection, the top 16 dancers (House) or Top 14 teams (Hip Hop) will be selected to move on to the final battles happening the next day.
After the Preselection, the night is far from over – join us for a jam! From 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM, the dance floor is open for freestyle sessions, good vibes, and pure energy. Let’s dance, vibe, and celebrate together!
What happens when 1000 visitors can finally stretch their legs to pumping beats after having watched the battles go down? You’re right – a collective energy release that makes the dance floor burn! At Jazzit club, visitors and dancers bring to life what Flavourama stands for: an exchange through music and dance. This year, for the first time, there will be two floors – a House floor featuring DJs M.Dusa from Portugal and Giles Smith from England, and a Hip Hop & R’n’B Floor with Kamehameharin from Vienna and JUST-A-KID from Germany. No matter if you are a professional or amateur – no shirt will stay dry here. So come by and see for yourself!
The battles are over, you’ve danced the night through at the Afterparty, but you’re not ready to say goodbye to Flavourama just yet? No worries, we’ve got you covered!
At 220 Grad Rupertinum, one of Salzburg’s most beautiful cafés, the Flavourama Music Brunch brings the 4-day festival to a close. Come by to hang out at this cultural hotspot and have a cup of freshly brewed coffee (pssst…we swear it’s the best you can get in Salzburg) and reminisce about the festival week, while vibing to the finest sounds of live DJs.
Great sounds, your friends, delicious food & coffee – all you need to round up your Flavourama experience.