Budapest Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company founded in 1991 by choreographer Béla Földi. Based in Budapest, the company has received state support since 1997 and has been a category 1 dance company since 2016. Alexandra Sághy has served as artistic director since 2017. The company performs an average of 50 pieces per year, appearing regularly in Budapest theatres including MÜPA, Várkert Bazár, and the Pécs National Theatre, as well as at venues and festivals across Europe and overseas.
The repertoire includes productions for children, youth, and adults. Many works have been created in collaboration with the National Dance Theatre. The company works with Hungarian and international choreographers.
Budapest Dance Theatre operates DEPO Studio, established in 2011 as its studio theatre. The facility hosts contemporary dance classes, international dance courses, and performances. The company offers an Elite Training Programme that runs from October to May, providing training in classical ballet, modern, contemporary, and repertoire work. It also hosts an annual International Summer Dance Course and Festival each August and offers online dance training.
