WUPPERTAL On 13 September 2026, The Pina Bausch Foundation invites people of all ages worldwide to dance and film their very own Nelken Line.
People will be dancing in the middle of the city of Wuppertal on the B7, between the Opera House in Barmen and the former Schauspielhaus theatre in Elberfeld. In this way, the Nelken Line connects two important venues associated with the renowned artist.
The action is intended to honour and celebrate the work of the city's most famous daughter. It aims to attract attention and move both participants and spectators equally.
At the same time, the Nelken Line, danced by so many people, is also an impressive demonstration of peaceful coexistence.
“Tanz mit uns die Nelken Line” (Dance the Nelken Line with Us) is an initiative of the Pina Bausch Zentrum Förderverein (Support Association).
The date of 13 September 2026 was deliberately chosen: on 28 September, the city council will decide on the planned future Pina Bausch Zentrum. The planned performative procession is intended to speak for itself without any agitation, using the means of artistic performance to make a clear statement in favour of Pina Bausch and her artistic legacy.
Participation is straightforward: anyone who wishes to take part should send an informal email to info@anmeldung-nelkenline-wuppertal.de and will then receive further information.
After registration, participants will be divided into groups. All participants will have the opportunity to discover and learn the movements of the Nelken Line in advance with professional dancers, on the morning of 13 September. After the short workshop, each group will proceed to their designated section of the route to gradually join the Nelken Line, which starts at 1:00 p.m. at the Opera  House, and dance along part of the route. Spectators are warmly invited to watch us along the B7 and join in spontaneously. At the end, all participants will meet at the former Schauspielhaus theatre (future Pina Bausch Zentrum) for the grand finale. Everyone can and should participate; there are no restrictions on participation, because the Nelken Line – like dance theatre itself – is intended to represent the diversity and vibrancy of the city and the world.
For enquiries, please contact:
Christian Günther info@christian-guenther.de / Mobile +49 151 2532 5995
Eugen Neuloh eugenneuloh@gmail.com / Mobile +49 171 427 2628

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