31MASDANZA is the Canary Islands' international festival of contemporary dance. The competition for solos and choreographies forms part of the 31st edition and will take place in the Sala Principal of the Teatro Pérez Galdós. Two evenings have been scheduled for the competition programme, on 15 and 16 October 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00 on each night.
The programme will feature short competition pieces that bring together different styles and perspectives within contemporary dance. The festival has established itself as an international meeting place for emerging dance artists and offers the audience the opportunity to see focused works from various countries in a compact programme.
MASDANZA was founded in 1996 by the dancer and choreographer Natalia Medina. The competition programme is now regarded as an international benchmark and has launched numerous young careers. The official announcement states that this evening's performance will last around 60 minutes, including an interval.
