A digital introduction that takes a new approach: instead of being created by dramaturges, the introductions come from people who themselves take to the stage.

Members of Theater HORA – one of Switzerland's most renowned independent theatre, dance, and performance groups – have watched the pieces of the Steps 2026 program and share their personal impressions in HORA says. They talk about what moved them, what they perceived and understood – or perhaps didn’t.

«Beyond» – Circumstances (BEL)

«Le Grand Bal» – Compagnie Dyptik (FR)

«ima» – GöteborgsOperans Danskompani (SWE)

«Spirit Willing» – GöteborgsOperans Danskompani (SWE)

«The Fall / Risings» – Joy Alpuerto Ritter & Hannes Langolf (DE/GBR) with Sarafina Beck (CH)

«Dances Like a Bomb» – Junk Ensemble (IRL)

«Play Dead» – People Watching (CAN)

«Power: Still Going Strong» – Lloydscompany (NLD)

«Fine Lines» – Skånes Dansteater (SWE)

«Night Shining Clouds» – Bern Ballett (CH)

«Vanishing Point» – St.Gallen Dance Company (CH)

«Sphynx» – tanzmainz (DE)