Now it's YOUR turn to be asked: You'd like to dance, but it's not as much fun alone, or you're too shy? A dance adventure for YOUNG and OLD with ZUMBA at the pavilion by the palace pond. The Colombian Alberto Perez, nicknamed „Beto,“ developed this special workout by combining aerobics with dance steps from Salsa, Calypso, Reggaeton, Samba, and Merengue in his home country in the mid-90s. Dance and sweat: FEEL THE BEAT to hot, southern rhythms.
MIT LISA HEIM
Lisa Heim She was born and raised in Chemnitz. She is currently studying economics at Chemnitz University of Technology. She has been dancing various styles since childhood and discovered Zumba for herself. After four years of practical experience, she decided to complete a Zumba instructor license after graduating from high school. Since then, Lisa Heim has been teaching at various clubs and dance schools in Chemnitz alongside her studies. Her goal is to bring a lot of joy to all course participants through movement and good music.
Funded by the Fonds Darstellende Künste with funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
For many years, the Sister Linga Group choreographies and the idea of creating a moving organism with multiple performers on stage that can assemble and dissolve into flexible and fluid formations, creating a collective consciousness. In co-production with the music duo „The Beast's Shadow“ (Mathias Delplanque and François Robin) merge the dancers into a performative body that completely surrenders to the hypnotic effect of the music, without the dancers abandoning their uniqueness and individuality. They create utopian moments of oneness, recognizing that diversity is what constitutes society's richness.
A world in search of collective harmony merges bodies, creating relationships so intense that emotions can be shared, understood, and felt by all. In this way, everyone finds their place for the maximum unfolding of their individuality in the simultaneity of everyone's movements.
After production Flow (SWISS DANCE AWARD 2019), inspired by the captivating and fluid spectacle of schools of fish and flocks of birds, emerges with COSMOS A new group choreographic adventure under the sign of the circle and the mandala as an image of a „whole unity“ that harmoniously encompasses differences and tensions. A place where „things exist in mutual dependence, and this interdependent existence of things occurs in the form of ordered chaos“ (Chögyam Trungpa). In movement, this striving for ordered chaos is expressed through the connection of trajectories and geometries, through ritual gestures and renewed traditions – through new scenic paths.
Concept and Choreography: Katarzyna Gdaniec, Marco Cantalupo Stage Marco Cantalupo, Emilien Allenbach Costume: Geneviève Mathier Lighting design: German Schwab Dance: Ai Koyama, Aude-Marie Bouchard, Cindy Villemin, Kinda Gozo, Csaba Varga, Erwin Le Goallec, Lucien Zumofen Musicians: Mathias Delplanque, François Robin (L’Ombre de la bête) Duration: 60 minutes Production: Compagnie Linga, À la Zim! Muzik, L’Octogone Théâtre de Pully, Grand Théâtre de Calais.
Compagnie Linga is co-funded by the City of Pully, the City of Lausanne, and the Canton of Vaud, and for international tours, by the Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council program and CORODIS.
The production COSMOS is further supported by Loterie Romande, Sandoz Family Philanthropic Foundation, Françoise Champoud Foundation.
The Compagnie Linga is in residence at Octagon, the Pully Theater.
Katarzyna Gdaniec hails from Poland and completed her studies at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg and the National Ballet School in Gdansk. After successfully participating in competitions such as the Prix de Lausanne, she was engaged as a principal dancer in Maurice Béjart's renowned company in Lausanne until 1992. She ventured into freelance choreography and founded the Compagnie Linga in the same year. Marco Cantalupo, who previously worked as a solo dancer in numerous renowned opera houses and companies such as the Hamburg State Opera, the National Ballet of Portugal, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. Compagnie Linga is considered one of Switzerland's most successful dance companies. In 2019, it was awarded the Swiss Dance Award 2019.
In the summer of 1518, something strange happened in Strasbourg. In the narrow streets and squares of the city, dozens of people danced wildly to the rhythm of tambourines, viols, and bagpipes. But it wasn't a party mood. Medical historian John Waller stated in his 2009 reference work The Dancing Plague, that the scenes are frighteningly waiting.
The women, men, and children affected by this strange dancing hysteria screamed, calling for help – but stopping was impossible. They were trapped in a trance. They all had „a vacant look on their faces as they gazed skyward; their arms and legs twitching with jerky and weary movements; their shirts, skirts, and stockings clinging damply to their emaciated bodies,“ as John Waller describes it. Within days, the cases multiplied like a spreading virus, sowing fear and death in the Alsatian town. Many of the involuntary dancers did not survive this death dance, reminiscent of the Danse Macabre. It was a woman, Frau Troffea, who first triggered this dancing demise on July 14th of that year. Nowadays, after the experiences of Corona, she would probably be called Patient Zero: the first infected individual during an epidemic.
Both as a choreographic object and as a field of experimentation Mrs. Troffea a reference to #MeQueer experiences in relation to homophobia and everyday discrimination, which gay, bisexual, or transgender people often have to endure. Samuel Mathieu This refers to the work of Marie-Hélène (now Sam) Bourcier – a sociologist, researcher, and lecturer at the University of Lille III, who repeatedly discusses the idea of hierarchy-free relationships between genders in her academic work, placing it within the scientific context of Feminism/Transferism, Gender Studies, Trans Studies, Queer Studies, Post-Colonial Studies, and Porn Studies. Choreographically, Mathieu discusses the body and its vocabulary, bringing it into discourse with its environment, where postures escalate, a collision of thoughts and words with the body itself, pushing the performer beyond their own limits without pre-conceived outcomes – a permanent search for the expansion and liberalization of the concept of gender, roles, and attributes of the typically feminine, the typically masculine, as defined by power relations and not as an essence of humanity.
Concept: Samuel Mathieu Choreography: Samuel Mathieu, Martin Mauriès Music: Maxime Denuc Lighting design: Arthur Gueydan Dance: Martin Mauriès Duration: 40 minutes
Samuel Mathieu studied ballet and contemporary dance at the École Nationale de Musique et Danse in La Rochelle, where he was taught by Karin Waehner, among others. As a dancer, Samuel Mathieu worked with Régine Chopinot, Jean-Claude Gallotta, Robert Seyfried and Tomeo Vergés. In 2001, he founded his own company and began working as a choreographer. In 2004 he created Est-ce-O-Elle-O-solo also Us band and Go On!. In 2008 he created North-Reich-North for Ballet Vorpommern. In the same year, Yan, a French-Chinese project. In 2015 and 2017, he and his Cie Samuel Mathieu were guests at the festival TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ mit Us band and Assassins, where he dealt with political topics such as questions of power.
The new work in the series Showcase from Anthony Missen for the Chemnitz Ballet – UNINVITED –, reflects our current situation in a special way through its realistic portrayal. Anthony Missen takes a very personal look at what is unwelcome – on an individual as well as interpersonal level. An evening full of uninvited touches, approaches, and fears, including rejection or exclusion – a permanent transgression of boundaries. What is special about this choreographic work is that it was primarily created online, due to the global Corona pandemic. For Ballett Chemnitz, this was not a reason to bury their heads in the sand, but rather an incentive to find new ways to create choreography and dance. The result is very personal moments and answers from the dancers of Ballett Chemnitz.
The inspiration for UNINVITED came through the confrontation with the stark reality of unforeseen and indeed also unwelcome events and decisions that had to be made as a consequence of the global pandemic. Added to this are grotesque experiences such as the forced unloading of already invited wedding guests, the virtuoso obstacle course around the supply of food and toilet paper, as well as a permanent risk analysis when encountering fellow human beings. Reflecting on all that which in life uninvited or unwanted This led the choreographers to explore the peculiarities of human existence and its states. Or, as Missen says, to reflect „also on what we burden each other with – like unwanted touches, cold words, insults, xenophobia, prejudice, and on an individual level, the internal struggles with the many uninvited trains of thought, anxieties, and constant fears in our human complexity.“.
Choreography, staging and set design: Anthony Missen Dance: Isabel Druenne / Ayda Frances Guneri*, Sandra Ehrensperger, Valeria Gambino, Emily Grieshaber, Raul Arcangelo, Emilijus Miliauskas, Ivan Cheranev, Sascha Paar Student at the Hamburg Ballet School – John Neumeier Duration: 60 minutes
Anthony Missen studied at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Engagements followed with the Scottish Dance Theatre, Mad Dogs Dance Theatre, Cie. Willi Dorner, and with choreographers such as Rui Horta, Didi Veldman, and Liv Lorent. Together with Kevin Edward Turner, he founded Company Chameleon in Manchester in 2007. The core of his work is a critical examination of politics, society, and the environment, both for stage productions and works for public spaces. He has successfully developed several dance education and cultural education programs with a special focus on „young male adolescents,“ inclusion projects for children, and for at-risk children. Anthony Missen has taught at leading contemporary dance institutions and professional dance companies in Ethiopia, Israel, Trinidad, Morocco, Sweden, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and Austria.
As a guest choreographer, he created works for La Mov (Spain), Norrdans (Sweden), and for the Chemnitz Ballet (Of Mavericks and Sheep 2017 and Uninvited (2021). At the international festival DANCE | MODERN | DANCE 2016, Missen presented with his company Chameleon Beauty and the Beast and Hands down. Anthony Missen is a Clore Fellow, a Without Walls Board Director, a member of the Greater Manchester Steering Group, and Executive Partner of Dance Consortia North-West.
The workshop focuses on improvisation and is aimed at participants with no prior dance experience. Using foundations from contemporary dance, new movement forms will be explored in conjunction with breaking elements. In parallel, there will be an insight into the creation process of the piece showcased, BROTHERHOOD.
Alexander 'Kelox' Miller is from Kazakhstan and lives in Dresden. He started breakdancing at the age of twelve. In recent years, he has developed his remarkable style, which combines flexibility, acrobatics, and traditional breakdancing with contemporary dance. In early 2013, he was one of the founders of The Saxonz, an ambitious community of exceptional dancers focused on international breaking competitions. In 2014 and 2015, The Saxonz won Battle of the Year Germany. In addition to his work as a dancer, Miller completed his Master of Arts in Visual Communication at Bauhaus University Weimar in 2017. In 2020, he completed a Master's in Choreography at the Palucca University of Dance Dresden.
Tim Behren is a choreographer, acrobat and artistic director ofOverhead Project. No stranger to Chemnitz audiences after his successful performances at the TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ 2015 festival at Corps Étrangers from Mouvoir and 2016 [How To Be Almost There. The workshop is aimed at all dance enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in the world of acrobatics, creativity and dance.
Tim Behrens was trained at the École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque (ESAC) in Brussels to become an acrobat and has been working in the dance scene ever since. He also completed the Study program Dramaturgy Circassiene onCentre National des Arts du Cirque (CNAC) in Chalons en Champagne.
Tim Behren founded the company Overhead Project with his long-time working partner Florian Patschovsky at the end of their joint training as an acrobatic duo. Overhead Project's subsequent choreographic works have won over ten international awards. Since the company was founded in 2008, eleven productions have been created in the independent scene as well as four guest choreographies at the municipal theaters in Bern, Heidelberg, Jena and Bielefeld. Overhead Project has received top-level funding from the state of NRW since 2018 and TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund excellence funding since 2019. Tim Behren co-founded the Bundesverband Zeitgenössischer Zirkus e.V. in 2011 and is active in cultural policy on the board of Kulturnetz Köln for the Contemporary Circus section. He is co-founder and part of the management team of Ehrenfeldstudios, an interdisciplinary production and presentation venue for dance, performance, contemporary circus and media arts. He is a member of several jury commissions, including the Codarts Circus Arts University Rotterdam, the Societé Suisse des Auteurs and the Zirkus-On funding program. Tim Behren is a guest lecturer and student coach for the master's program in choreography at Fontys University Tilburg.
No prior experience needed. Limited spots in all workshops | ages 14+ | Register at: tickets@theater-chemnitz.de
After many months of hardship, finally sitting outside at the WELTECHO again! And comfortably winding down the evening after the first two days of the TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ festival. Salsa sounds are ideal for making the heart beat faster. Typical of salsa is the cheerful exuberance and simply an overflowing joy of life.
Cuban ritmo doctor Dagoberto Pinillo Diaz (Dennis) delivers a mix of salsa, cha-cha-cha, Cuban, bachata, and merengue.
Best Family Move offers fun for the whole family. Simple movements combine into dance, joy, and togetherness. A program for young and old alike.
With Michaela Mehl
Michaela Mehl is a dance educator, dancer, and choreographer. After completing her studies in the Netherlands at the University of the Arts in Arnhem (2000-2004), she received her diploma in dance education and has since worked on various artistic projects both domestically and internationally as a choreographer, performer, and educator. Her focus lies primarily in cultural and dance education for children and young people through choreographic works created for them and/or with them.
Funded by the Fonds Darstellende Künste with funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
Lara used to be Viktor, but she will soon leave behind the body of the boy she doesn't feel is hers with her upcoming gender reassignment surgery. Arriving in Brussels at 15, she pursues her big dream: to be trained as a ballerina at the conservatory. She has eight weeks to prove herself to the institute amidst a horde of pubescent girls. In doing so, she must fight a double battle, namely the one for her desire to dance and the one for her femininity.
With Victor Polster, Arieh Worthalter, Oliver Bodart
Breaking, Hip-Hop, Dancehall. Each dance style has its own history. Cool moves and different challenges. Come by, everyone is welcome. And here you have the unique opportunity to gain new experiences together outdoors with two award-winning professionals.
In the workshop with Dave & Punkt from „Room - Hip Hop Spot“ Basic knowledge of body awareness and control, musicality, techniques, concepts, and moves in Breaking and Hip Hop will be taught through various methods and exercises.
Hip hop is a subculture that began to develop in the Bronx in New York during the 70s. It served primarily as a means of individual self-expression for African American and Latino youth through various art forms such as dance.
With David Neubert and Lukas Punkt
David „Dave“ Neubert is a native of Chemnitz and has found his second home in hip-hop culture for over 10 years. Alongside early experiences in various ballroom and Latin dances, he quickly became interested in a range of different styles, which ultimately allowed him to establish himself as a professional dancer and coach. In addition to his dancing skills, he is also passionate about calisthenics and handstand balance. Dave will bring you a lot of effort, knowledge, and of course, fun as a dedicated, patient teacher and friend of movement.
Lukas „Punkt“ Punkt came into contact with breaking in 2014 through a friend. He quickly became particularly enthusiastic about various neck moves, which he embodies to this day with his Bananamill. He has already gained experience in various battles, workshops, shows, and video projects both inside and outside of Germany.
He has been a member of the Chemnitz crew Chapter Raptor since day one and, since 2018, part of the crew „The Saxonz“ with whom he competed in the Battle of the Year in the same year.
Funded by the Fonds Darstellende Künste with funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
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