New Ground I in the M*Halle: Dance as a Beginning in Schwerin


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New Ground I in Schwerin: When Dance Enters the Future
With New Ground I, the Mecklenburg State Theater opens a stage experience that palpably conveys the pulse of the next generation of choreography. The evening features three different authorship styles, views movement as a form of thinking, and embraces that theatrical atmosphere where every gesture, every line, and every change of space gains significance.
An Evening as an Artistic Platform
NEW GROUND I is designed as a Triple Bill and brings together three choreographic perspectives under one roof. The first piece is created as part of an award from a jury in cooperation with the Concours de Jeunes Choréographes de Ballet 2026 in Biarritz. The second work originates from the Ballet Schwerin Prize of the 40th International Competition for Choreography Hannover. The third choreography comes from Julio Morel, a dancer of Ballet Schwerin, and presents the view from within the company on stage.
Dramaturgy Between Risk and Precision
The production relies on artistic diversity rather than a single style promise. Its strength lies precisely in this: different movement languages, contrasting tempos, and a dramaturgy that does not instruct the audience but rather involves them. Those who love dance theater will recognize here the tension between formal rigor and emotional openness. The stage becomes a testing ground where young talents receive trust, structure, and risk simultaneously.
The M*Halle as a Suitable Resonance Space
The M*Halle at Gutenbergstraße 1 in Schwerin provides a focused, clear framework for this dance format. Around 150 seats, a lounge with a bar, and backstage areas for makeup, props, and technology create the closeness that such a stage experience demands. The place supports the intimacy of perception: light, sound, and movement energy meet the audience directly without intermediaries.
Why This Evening Deserves Attention
NEW GROUND I stands for promotion, artistic development, and the courage to take a new perspective. The evening makes visible how vibrant contemporary choreography is today when it is not only shown but consciously enabled. Those interested in dance, direction, set design, and the future of performing arts will find here an evening of high relevance and special presence.
Conclusion: New Ground I promises an emotionally moving dance evening full of new writings, fresh ideas, and immediate stage power. Anyone who wants to experience the next generation of choreography live should mark this date in Schwerin.
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