Published on: Sunday, 9th November 2025
In October 2025, the anthology Moderner Tanz – revisited was published by transcript Verlag. I contributed a chapter that reflects on Rosalia Chladeks dance system as a somatic method. The volume brings together diverse voices from dance research and practice, addressing questions of corporeality, education, and sustainability. It offers insights into current developments and challenges in the field of modern dance and aims to foster dialogue between artistic and academic approaches. More information and a reading sample are available via the publisher:
Published on: Friday, 17th October 2025
© Andrzej Markiewicz
In October 2025, I took part in Turning the Tide: Stockholm Lab, an international gathering hosted by Intercult. Artists, scientists, urban planners, and cultural workers came together to explore how art can respond to climate change and foster community resilience. Together with Adrian Dorfmeister-Pölzer, I re-staged our performance Do You Relate? at the VRAK – Museum of Wrecks, dancing in water. The piece invited reflection on our relationship with water and resonated strongly with audiences. The program featured artistic contributions from across Europe and emphasized the power of art to build understanding and inspire change.
Published on: Friday 10th October 2025
On October 10, 2025, I participated in the X. International Conference on Dance Science, themed Body, Soul and Pulsation – Dance in the Service of Well-being and Health. The event brought together researchers, educators, and practitioners to explore the intersections of dance, health, and pedagogy. Together with Andrea von der Emde, I led the workshop Experience Resonance – with the Franklin Method to More Self-Awareness in Dance. Our session focused on somatic awareness and resonance as tools for enhancing self-perception in dance. It was part of a diverse program addressing topics such as mental health, embodied healing, and sustainable dance careers. The conference featured contributions from international experts and offered a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and practices across disciplines.
Published on: Saturday, 14th December 2024
At our winter concert at MuTh Vienna, the V.O.I.C.E Pop International Choir brought festive energy to the stage with “Christmas Dance” by Darren Criss, arranged by Mac Huff. Under my direction, and supported by Johannes Radl, Simon Thut, and Michael Datzinger on keys, bass, and drums, the performance lit up the hall with rhythm, joy, and community spirit. The concert featured all V.O.I.C.E choirs and celebrated the season with vibrant choral music.
Published on: Friday, 20th September 2024
As part of the New Scholar Forum at the annual conference of the Society for Dance Research (gtf), titled “(In-)Visibilities – Modern Dance Re-Visited,” I had the opportunity to present my bachelor thesis: “The Rosalia Chladek System as a Somatic Method.” The symposium offered a stimulating space for critical reflection on the politics and narratives of modern dance, with a focus on transnational, decolonial, and queer perspectives. It was a rewarding experience to share my research in this multifaceted context and to contribute to a vibrant academic exchange.
Published on: Sunday, 4th August 2024
© Pascal Schrattenecker
“Silent Lovers” is a choreography by Luca Bonamore, presented at the Schauspielhaus Vienna as part of the ImPulsTanz Festival. The piece blends the aesthetics of queer cruising culture with poetic softness, gradually transforming from anonymity into a dance of gentle proximity. As both musician and dancer, I contributed to the atmosphere with live piano, voice and dance, supporting a choreography that deconstructs clichés and invites connection.
Published on: Sunday, 23rd June 2024
To celebrate the 5-year anniversary of V.O.I.C.E, all choirs came together for the concert HIGH FIVE at the Gasometer Vienna. Under my direction, the V.O.I.C.E Pop International Choir delivered a high-energy performance of “Mas que nada” (by Jorge Ben, popularized by Sergio Mendes), arranged by Steve Zegree. Supported by Julian Vana, Simon Thut, and Michael Datzinger on keys, bass, and drums, the choir transformed the venue into a vibrant space of rhythm, joy, and community.
Published on: Tuesday, 28th May 2024
“Mascul1n1t1es!” is a choreography I created as part of the final presentation of the bachelor’s program in Contemporary Dance Pedagogy at MUK.theater. The piece explores the internalized demands of masculinity, such as emotional suppression and the pressure to perform strength. Danced by Sebastian Schmidt and Michael Voith, with music by Andreas Schmid and ceramic objects by Florian Schinnerl, the work reflects on the fragility behind masculine codes. Performance: May 2024 – MUK.theater, Vienna
Published on: Wednesday, 1st November 2023
© Evi Jägle
“Water Collective” was a transmedial performance and philosophical salon presented as part of the Leipzig Expedition Philosophie. Together with artists and philosophers, I explored collective expression and embodiment through movement, sound, and dialogue. As a dancer and musician, I contributed to the creation of performative spaces that questioned emotional entanglement, fluidity of thought, and the boundaries between disciplines.
Published on: Friday 17th March 2023 by Simeon Ohlsen
© Christine Miess
“youAI” is a transdisciplinary performance by Eva-Maria Kraft and the research group H.A.U.S., presented at brut nordwest during the imagetanz 2023 festival. The piece explores human-machine interaction through dance, text, and robotics, reflecting on training, bias, and embodiment in the age of artificial intelligence. As a trainee performer, I took part in preparatory training sessions and later performed alongside humanoid robots, engaging with choreographic processes that questioned the boundaries between technology and the human body. Performance: March 17–19, 2023, 8 PM – brut nordwest, Vienna
Published on: Sunday, 26th February 2023 by Simeon Ohlsen
“Diffusive Bodies” is a choreographic research project led by Katharina Holzweber, combining physics and dance in a transdisciplinary framework. The work explored how concepts like coherence, superposition, and diffusion can be translated into movement and embodied performance. I participated as a dancer in the research context and contributed to the final performances at the University of Vienna. Performance: February 26 & 27, 2023 – Grand Festive Hall, University of Vienna
Published on: Saturday, 1st June 2022 by Simeon Ohlsen
© Laurent Ziegler
KHORA Vienna was a research residency focused on artistic inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophy and the arts. I explored ritual and embodiment through performance, engaging with philosophical texts and artistic responses in a shared retreat setting. Guided by Susanne Valerie Granzer and Arno Böhler, the program culminated in a collective field performance developed by all participants. Format: Three-weekend research retreat in Lower Austria, combining theory, artistic practice, and performance
Published on: Tuesday, 24th May 2022 by Simeon Ohlsen
“Rave Pt. 2” is a choreographic work by Lisa Kallage, presented at MUK Vienna as part of the choreography evening “Have a Seat.” The piece explores rave culture and collective ecstasy through rhythm, repetition, and trance-like states. I performed as part of the ensemble, engaging with the energetic and immersive atmosphere of the work. Performance: 2022 – MUK Vienna, choreography evening of the 4th year Contemporary Dance Pedagogy
Published on: Saturday, 18th June 2021 by Simeon Ohlsen
“Dance Inside The Box” was a site-specific performance presented by students of the MUK at Stand 129, the art and culture space of Caritas Vienna. The evening featured solo and duo choreographies as well as repertoire pieces, performed in the vibrant setting of the Viktor-Adler-Markt. As a dancer, I contributed to the collective presentation, engaging with the public space and the concept of “art for all.” Performance: Friday & Saturday, June 18–19, 2021, 7 PM – Stand 129, Viktor-Adler-Markt, Vienna
Published on: Saturday, 14th March 2020 by Simeon Ohlsen
© Charlotte Wagner
“Kijong Dong” is a dance performance choreographed by Karolin Stächele, inspired by the symbolic ghost town in the Korean DMZ. The piece explores identity, societal expectations, and the tension between inner truth and external appearance. As a dancer, I joined the group during a later phase and contributed by adopting existing material while co-creating new elements. My personal journey in the piece reflected questions of authenticity and the illusion of fulfillment, as well as the experience of stepping into a dynamic, evolving collective. The choreography moves from mechanical repetition to moments of awakening, culminating in a shared yet open-ended consciousness. Performance: Saturday, March 14, 2020, 8 PM – E-Werk Freiburg, Saal
