Festival Internacional de Danza Prisma

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Arts & CulturePanama City
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsPanama's performing-arts calendar leans
Language["es"]Currency: PAB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
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Festival Internacional de Danza Prisma in Panama City

Festival Internacional de Danza Prisma is a contemporary dance festival held in Panama City, bringing Panamanian dance companies together with touring choreographers from elsewhere in Latin America for staged performances and public workshops within the country's small contemporary dance scene.

Panama's best-known dance traditions are folk ones: the tamborito, with its call-and-response drumming and swirling polleras, or the cumbia lines that fill patronal festivals across the interior.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Panama's performing-arts calendar leans heavily toward folk forms such as tamborito and cumbia, so a festival built specifically around contemporary dance fills a narrow niche

02

The mystery stays covered

Prisma pairs local companies with visiting choreographers, giving Panamanian dancers direct contact with regional trends they would otherwise see mostly on video, while giving audiences a concentrated block of contemporary work across a single week rather than scattered single shows spread through the year

03

The city starts moving

That combination of local showcase and international exchange is unusual in a country where contemporary dance receives far less institutional funding than folk and carnival traditions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Grows out of Panama's contemporary dance movement

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a newer and internationally networked strand of performing arts distinct from the country's Spanish

The sacred route

Living ritual

African and indigenous folk dance repertoire

The local code

Living ritual

performances typically draw on original choreography rather than traditional forms passed down through families or guilds

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use Panama City transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart casual for evening performances in air-conditioned theaters; bring a light layer since Panamanian venues run cold on AC. Workshop attendees should wear athletic or dance-practice...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Panama City, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["es"] · PAB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.99 N, 79.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Panama City, Panama, Panama

Nearest airportPTY — Tocumen
TransportUse Panama City transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Panama City, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Panama City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Panama City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual for evening performances in air-conditioned theaters; bring a light layer since Panamanian venues run cold on AC. Workshop attendees should wear athletic or dance-practice clothing with flat, flexible shoes.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Panama and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Internacional de Danza Prisma?

Festival Internacional de Danza Prisma is listed for October. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Internacional de Danza Prisma take place?

The festival is listed in Panama City, Panama. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Panama City, Panama, Panama

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLlallavemaestra.com.es
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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