Sofia Dance Week organized in September-October is an international festival for contemporary dance, which had its 5th edition in 2012. The program consists of performances from Europe, Asia and America representative for different trends in the contemporary dance scene. There is also a parallel program of workshops, ateliers, open-air events, lectures, projections, and discussions, as well as a special kids module with performances and workshops. 
     Sofia Dance Week’s goal is to present the most interesting phenomena in contemporary dance practices, the newest and the most established names in the field. Educational modules for professionals and amateurs are aimed at stimulating the local scene and environment and at developing new audiences. Part of the forum`s mission is to involve art-oriented potential urban public into experiencing this artistic form which gains more and more popularity worldwide. 
     Among the artists who have performed at Sofia Dance Week are Compagnie Alias (Switzerland), Ultima Vez, Wim Vandekeybus (Belgium), Compagnie 111, Aurélien Bory (France), GAUTHIER DANCE (Germany), Brice Leroux (Belgium), etc.