Proviedanse S.U.D. is a dance and performing arts centre in Montpellier, in the Occitanie region of southern France. Its address is 12 Rue Meyrueis, 34000 Montpellier. The centre is devoted to contemporary dance and to supporting choreographic creation in the south of the country, and it works as a meeting point for dance workshops, performances and artistic residencies.
What a visit offers
The centre suits anyone interested in contemporary dance, whether as a spectator or as a participant. Its programme covers three main strands:
- Performances, where visiting and local choreographers present their work.
- Workshops, which give people the chance to try movement practices in a studio setting.
- Residencies, where artists develop new work, so that a visit may coincide with pieces still in the making.
Because the venue is built around creation as much as presentation, it can feel closer to the working life of dance than a conventional theatre. Check the centre's own listings before you go, as the schedule of events changes.
Around the centre
Montpellier is a lively university city with a long-standing place in French dance and theatre life, and the centre is a natural stop for those drawn to that scene. Combining a performance or workshop with a wander through the city makes a full day, and the southern light and café culture of the surrounding streets are easy pleasures to add to the evening.