WORKSHOPS & RESEARCH

HIGHLIGHTS

Of flamenco and flying

Among the 212 workshops and research projects by 134 international teachers in 17 departments, there are 29 newcomers – more than ever before. José Manuel Álvarez shows us the world of contemporary flamenco à la Rosalía. Valentina Schisa & Elisabetta Violante celebrate the beauty of Ismael Ivo’s art of movement. And Mayfield Brooks’ Dance Commune becomes an experiment in living together. But well-known faces are also back in the programme. Jassem Hindi invites you to his philosophy workshop The Concept and the Idiot, Christopher Matthews throws his queer sleepover party Crafting, Maria F. Scaroni teaches her technique of ecstasy and Akemi Takeya & Evandro Pedroni link body work with voice work.

Photo: Maria F. Scaroni © Pavel Belchev

Freestyle Dance Contest 2023: Straight into the last 16

You now have the chance to advance directly to the round of sixteen of the ImPulsTanz freestyle dance contest on 29 July via TikTok. Simply upload a video of maximum 60 seconds in which you show your best moves, then tag @impulstanz and write #impulstanzcontest23 in the caption. As usual: all styles, all levels and all ages are welcome. Join now!

Photo: Dance Contest 2018 © Karolina Miernik

Public Moves 2023

The beloved free outdoor dance classes are back – at five locations in Vienna. On the dance floors under the open sky, 109 teachers share their knowledge in 118 classes ranging from yoga to Bollywood Dance to Hip Hop. Among them are Doris Uhlich, Silke Grabinger, Archie Burnett, Valentina Schisa, Elisabetta Violante, Marta Coronado and William Briscoe. All ages and levels are welcome! The entire programme is now avaiable. Have fun browsing!

Photo: Public Moves 2020 © yako.one

More than 130 internationally renowned teachers and choreographers share their knowledge in over 210 workshops and research projects in the spacious studios at Schmelz. Courses ranging from Afro-Fusion and Butoh to HipHop and club styles to repertory and contemporary dance are open to beginners, advanced dancers and professionals.

CALENDAR BOOKING INFORMATION

Workshop booking start 2023

Video: Maximilian Pramatarov

PROGRAMME SEGMENTS

Workshops

The 200 workshops at Schmelz are aimed at beginners and professionals alike, comprising either one training unit daily from Monday to Friday or two on Saturdays and Sundays.

Shake the Break

The workshops at Dschungel Wien invite children and teenagers from 3.5 to 18 years to dance and act.

Research Projects

The research and process-oriented projects are aimed specifically at professional dancers and artists. A maximum of 20 participants will be selected by the project management.

Open Doors

Most of the workshops at Schmelz are open for visitors to watch. Events, showings and jams can also be attended free of charge.

Public Moves

The dance classes are held daily, outdoors and free of charge. All levels and ages welcome!

Country Retreats

Time to dance and live together: Between August and October, ImPulsTanz invites you together with Artis Umbria to unique workshops in Italy.

Pro Scene

ImPulsTanz offers special education and training programmes to both professionals and beginners, as well as auditions. Symposia and residencies provide additional opportunities to exchange ideas.

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