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Estonia has a strong folk-dancing tradition, often humorous, but rarely spectacular. Catch a performance at a song festival or at the Rocca al Mare open-air museum. Modern dance in Estonia has surprisingly deep roots and Tallinn audiences are very receptive to new work.The biggest event in the contemporary calendar is August’s DanceFestival, which attracts big names from abroad. With top tickets priced at 120 EEK, all the performances are sellouts. Local dancers/choreographers to look out for include Mart Kangro, Renate Keerd, Katrin Essenson, while the two biggest troupes are Fine 5 Dance Theatre and 2.Tants. If you want to know more, visit http://www.criticaldance.com. Estonia National Opera, Estonia puiestee 4, T 626 0260, http://www.opera.ee. Sumptuous cream-and-yellow auditorium hosting opera and ballet performances. Kanuti Gildi Saal, Pikk 20, T 646 4704, http://www.saal.ee. Impressive recently spruced-up historicist venue, the home of contemporary dance in Tallinn. Von Krahl, Rataskaevu 10, T 626 9090, http://www.vonkrahl.ee. Occasional avant-garde performances.
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