Ballet, Jens Weber, Studio 4
Ballet, Agnes Noltenius, Theatersaal
Contemporary, David Russo, Studio 5
Contemporary, Damian Gmür, Studio 9
Jens Weber___ Ballet
In order to nurture an artist, it is essential to allow for individuality. I believe in building up from slow, simple elements to more complex, dynamic movements. The class focuses on healthy body alignement, promoting musicality and a broad range of spatial dynamics and coordination.
Agnes Noltenius___ Ballet
My classes are based on the French school system, which is where I come from. In this training, I integrate the qualities and values I developed during my time with choreographer William Forsythe – for example, an awareness of the geometric relationships between different parts of the body, the work with spirals and oppositions, and the relationship to space. The combination of these two elements offers a fresh approach to classical dance technique.
David Russo___ Contemporary
The training combines different disciplines and dance styles to enhance body awareness, coordination, and aesthetics. Building on his diverse background, David prepares participants mindfully for the demands of today’s dance profession. After a gentle warm-up, the class moves through exercises, floor and standing combinations, and choreographic sequences. Task-based movement sharpens the senses before dynamic choreography brings everything together with energy and joy.
Damian Gmür___ Contemporary
Flow and Gravity_ Dance is a physical and sensory practice in which movement, perception, and knowledge are in constant dialogue. The training fosters sensorimotor skills, opens up joint structures, and makes the body’s fluidity tangible. The focus is on the relationship with gravity: through targeted work on muscle structures, force distribution, and movement quality, a nuanced understanding of efficient movement sequences develops, especially when changing planes. Sequences and structured improvisations create space for individual movement exploration, musicality, and imagination. The training is based on personal research and integrates influences from release techniques, floor work, modern dance, capoeira, and urban dance forms.