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Wendepunkt – How a Café Conversation Sparked Everything | Wendepunkt – Wie ein Café-Gespräch alles ins Rollen brachte

English // Deutsch #5_11.2025 Hi Reader Last Saturday we celebrated the premiere and unique performance of Wendepunkt (Turning Point) at Erle6 in Dresden, and it was a night I'll never forget. This project was different. Spontaneous. Urgent. Born from a fire I couldn't ignore. Usually, I take about a year to develop a piece – carefully selecting the space, building the artistic team. But after the performance at the Socie Gala in May, something shifted. The response was so powerful that I...

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English // Deutsch #4_11.2025 Hi Reader This Friday, we're pulling back the curtain to introduce you to the remarkable artists who will bring Wendepunkt (Turning Point) to life on stage. Gui Yuexuan is a Chinese freelance dancer and choreographer who has made Dresden her creative home. Her performances have graced festivals and theaters across Europe and China, where she's known for her captivating approach to improvisation. Gui weaves theatrical ideas seamlessly with movement, creating...

English // Deutsch #2_11.2025 Dear Reader, I'd love to invite you to a very special event: an art auction in support of UNICEF! Since October 11th, numerous talented artists – including my mother Luna – have been displaying their works at Gerstaecker here in Dresden. It's turned into a wonderful collection, and I'd be thrilled if you could join us! My mother is exhibiting her piece "Water Life" – a beautiful work using varnish on cotton (20x20 cm). This Friday, November 14th, you'll have the...

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English // Deutsch #1_10.2025 Hi Reader You know what I love about dance, in particular ballet? That you strengthen the whole body. Now, what happens when you are a little bit short of time or space? My most recent video is exactly for these occasions. All you need is a mat, a resistance band, and 8 minutes of your time. Click here to check it out: With love and appreciation, Yamile Anaid Navarro Luna Hallo Reader, Weißt du, was ich am Tanzen liebe, insbesondere am Ballett? Dass man den...

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English / Deutsch Hello Reader Our voice, movement & electronic music workshop is Tomorrow! Today I want to introduce myself by sharing with you a short story behind the creation of the Voice-Body Connection Practices. I will be using these practices during the sessions on Friday and Saturday, as a base to guiding you into discovering your powerful voice. Photo Credit: Thomas Türpe My exploration with voice and movement integration spans over a decade of professional practice, research, and...

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English / Deutsch Hi Reader Our voice, movement & electronic music workshop is only 3 days away! Today I want to introduce you to one of your guides during the Workshop: Daniel Williams Credit: André Wirsig / Zirkus Theater Festival 2025 Daniel Williams is a composer and theatre director. In June 2025, he appeared at the Zirkustheater festival in Dresden, improvising soundtracks as part of the ‘Blind Date’ event, in collaboration with the Dresden Musikfestspiel and a group of circus...

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Hi Reader Have you ever wondered what happens when you allow your voice and your movement to venture into unknown territories together? It is liberating! But here's where it gets truly extraordinary: when you add microphones and electronic music to this voice-body exploration, something emerges that transcends description. The microphones don't just amplify, they open gates – they become extensions of your expression, capturing and expanding the unique sounds born from the union of your voice...

English // Deutsch #05.2025 Hi Reader As promised, you're the first to receive my upcoming performance schedule! I'm excited to share these special dates with you: May 29, 8:00 PM - DIE LANGE SOCIE-NACHT & THEATERPREIS DRESDEN AWARDS: I'll perform an improvisation piece combining voice and dance, accompanied by Daniel Williams' live music. Get your tickets here. June 22, 2:00 PM - Annual guest appearance at Ballettstudio Espiral's "Goes on Stage" final performance at Projekttheater. I'll be...

Hi Reader I have exciting news! Our sought-after 4Pointe classes are now available online, bringing the benefits of this technique straight to you. Whether you're a dancer, public speaker, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, the 4Pointe method helps you build alignment, strength, and stability from the ground up—so you can exude confidence with every step. And to celebrate our launch, we’re offering 20% off all classes booked from today until April 18th! How to Claim Your Special Offer? ✅ Step 1:...

Issue #6_2024 5-Day Higher Legs Challenge! Hello beautiful Reader, From June 10th to 15th, we embarked on an incredible journey with the 5-Day Higher Legs Challenge on my YouTube channel, Dancing with Yamile. If you missed it or want to revisit any of the sessions, I have good news—the videos will be available until July 12th! Here’s a quick recap and direct links to each practice: Day 1: Focused on "waves" to strengthen the back muscles and the standing leg for a higher arabesque. Join the...