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The last Voice-Body Connection session before the summer break. / der letzte Voice-Body Connection Workshop vor dem Sommer

English // Deutsch #5_06.2026 đź“© English Version Dear Reader The last Voice-Body Connection Workshop before the summer break is happening in one week: July 1st 10:00-13:00 đź•› Ballettstudio Espiral We will start with a thorough warm-up that combines breath, movement, and voice exercises. To continue uniting the voice and the movement, we will focus on the "wheel plane" and rotation. The exercises in this section of the workshop clarify your voice and movement. The third part of the workshop is...

dancer in a balcony in meissen, the old prison.

English // Deutsch #4_06.2026 đź“© English Version Dear Reader This Sunday, the 28th of June, I'll be participating in the Day of Architecture in Saxony. With the title: The prison that liberates, I'll be dancing to improvised music from talented violinist Tina Laube in the balcony of the old prison in Meissen (Domplatz 4, 01662 Meissen). We'll be offering short 5-minute performances between 11:00 and 13:00. If you are in Meissen, Dresden or somewhere in Saxony, come around. I am very excited...

English // Deutsch #2_06.2026 đź“© English Version Dear Reader Tomorrow's Voice-Body Connection Workshop is going to be packed with engaging tasks and philosophical questions! First, we will find how the voice gives clarity to the movement and vice versa, by focusing on spirals. Then we'll continue with storytelling though abstact vocalization and spoken text. The electronic music will have a very particular role this time: We'll concern ourselves in a very practical manner with the question:...

English // Deutsch #1_06.2026 đź“© English Version Dear Reader This month: Show Boat is back in Dresden! I'll be singing, dancing, and acting on the 13th, 25th, and 26th to iconic songs such as "Can't Help Lovin' That Man" Where? At the Staatsoperette Dresden, of course. On the 16th, together with Daniel Williams, we'll be offering our 5th Voice-Body Connection session of the year! As always, the theme of the session will be announced as the date approaches. You can already save your spot by...

6 people with big colourful flowers

English // Deutsch #1_05.2026 đź“© English Version Dear Reader I have been practicing my singing, castanets and tango for this Sundays performance titled: Congratulations!!! Students of Rhythmics, Music and Movement, and Jazz/Rock/Pop Composition at the Carl Maria von Weber University of Music in Dresden will be celebrating the anniversary of the Hohnstein Puppet Theatre with dance and music. They will be presenting a performance that is sure to turn heads and invite everyone to join in the...

English // Deutsch #1_04.2026 📩 English Version Dear Reader Next Wednesday we are celebrating the World Dance Day with.... Yes, you guessed it ;) A flashmob. Wether you live in Dresden or not, we invite you to celebrate with us. Information for Dresdeners: 📅 Date: April 29, 2026 🕒 Time: Get together at 18:30, beginning at 18:45. 📍 Location: Meeting point at Dreikönigskirche, Hauptstraße 23, 01097, Dresden.Together, we celebrate dance in public space. The flashmob will move towards...

sad emoji, pointeshoes in the background, dance studio

English // Deutsch #2_02.2026 📩 English Version Dear Reader I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you for March! Together with my good friend and hobby ballet dancer Olaf Lier, the head of the Rhythmics Department Svetlana Smertin at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden we are organizing a flash mob. We will dance and clap together at Bahnhof Dresden-Neustadt to celebrate the 125 anniversary of this important Dresden landmark. Back then, the tracks were elevated and...

pencil drawing, fine lines, silouhete, notes

English // Deutsch #1_02.2026 Hi Reader ENGLISH VERSION This year, I've decided to offer monthly masterclasses exploring the profound connection between voice and movement. Have you ever wondered what happens when you allow your voice and your movement to venture into unknown territories together? It's 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. Our first...

sad emoji, pointeshoes in the background, dance studio

English // Deutsch #1_01.2026 Hi Reader I hope you had a fantastic slide into 2026! Speaking of sliding, during the holidays I continued training with my mom. I've been sharing the 4Pointe method with her since I got certified two years ago, and I noticed she was having some challenges with échappé. So I came up with a two-part exercise that really helped her. Now I'm sharing it with you—let's stop jumping into échappé and start sliding! With the start of this year, I was also inspired to add...

a dancer in black and white

English // Deutsch #2_12.2025 Hi Reader As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on this extraordinary year with deep gratitude – especially for you, for being part of this journey with me. What a year it has been! I had the privilege of bringing ten premieres to life, six of them completely unique creations. Each performance felt like opening a new door, discovering new parts of myself and sharing them with you. The year began with Nijinski by John Neumeier at Semperoper in...