News
6 February 2024
Showcase Miller de Nobili
In February 2024, Miller de Nobili will be working on their latest piece 'Labyrinth' at the Residenzzentrum tanz+. Unconscious remnants of the day, ghosts of the past, prophetic glimpses of things to come, visionary imaginings of new worlds. The dream describes a surreal dimension between memory and the future: as a mirror of reality, it alienates the known and makes the unknown comprehensible and narratable. Miller de Nobili give an insight into their working process at the Kurtheater Baden:
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
4 December 2023
Artist in Residence: Hungry Sharks
The dance company Hungry Sharks from Austria was founded in 2011 by choreographer Valentin Alfery and producer and photographer Dušana Baltić. They demonstrate the dance potential of breaking with captivating virtuosity. Based on the movement language of urban dance, the company regularly produces full-length dance productions and performs them internationally. In December, the company is working on a new production at the Residenzzentrum tanz+. You have two chances to see Hungry Sharks live in Baden:
Tanz im offenen Raum | 13 December 2023, 20:15
Showcase im Kurtheater Baden | 21 December 2023, 19:00
08 November 2023
Artist in Residence: Lida Doumouliaka
Lida Doumouliaka, born 1994 in Athens, Greece, is a choreographer, dancer and musician. After graduating from the Greek National School of Dance in 2016, she performed repertoires by many important choreographers such as Akram Khan, Martha Graham, Jasmin Vardimon and others for the Hellenic Dance Company. In 2018 she became a member of Simone Mongelli's Body Music Company, where she still performs as a singer and body percussionist. She has lived in Zurich since 2020, where she also completed her master's degree in dance and choreography at the Zurich University of the Arts.
Together with international dancers she is working on her latest project 'Times and Signatures'. On 25 November 2023, they will provide exclusive insights into their creative process, followed by an audience discussion.
Showcase at Kurtheater Baden | 25 November 2023, 11:00-12:00
13 October 2023
Showcase: Francisco Baños Diaz at Aargauer Kunsthaus
On Thursday, 12 October 2023, choreographer Francisco Baños Diaz showcase took place at the Aargauer Kunsthaus. Together with the dancers Keren Leiman, Lou Thabart and Alberto Chianello, he talked about the inspirations for his current piece "Scheme". He gave this insight into his work-in-progress in front of a small audience before its premiere in Braunschweig at the end of November 2023.
25 September 2023
Workshops: Edouard Hue/Beaver Dam Company
As part of the cooperation between the Residenzzentrum tanz+, Kurtheater and Beaver Dam Company, the Residenzzentrum tanz+ offers two workshops:
Choreographer Edouard Hue and his Beaver Dam Company (CH/FR), are currently one of the most exciting dance companies in Switzerland. The Residenzzentrum tanz+ is pleased to support their latest piece DIVE as a cooperation partner. Hue is now developing his latest choreography with his company at the Residenzzentrum tanz+ and rehearsing at the Kurtheater for its premiere on 20 October 2023.
Workshops:
- Saturday, 23 September 2023, 14:00-16:00 - 25 CHF
- Saturday, 30 September 2023, 10:00-12:00 - 25 CHF
All information about registration can be found here.
Photo credit: Theater Basel
23 September 2023
Showcase Edouard Hue/Beaver Dam Company
In a work-in-progress showing, Edouard Hue gave insights into the creative process of his latest piece DIVE. He talked about his ideas and inspirations on the topic of "instinct" and the dancers presented small excerpts from the work. The premiere of this piece is scheduled for 20 October 2023 at Kurtheater Baden.
26 June 2023
New Artists in Residence
We are delighted to welcome the company T42 Dance Projects to the Residenzzentrum tanz+ in August 2023. T42dance around co-directors Misato Inoue & Félix Duméril is a Swiss dance theatre company that works internationally with tours in 28 countries. This is a unique opportunity for them to work together on various projects in development. The focus is on developing the company's next interdisciplinary production called BEING FRAMED.
They will give insights into their work during the residency at ThiK - Theater im Kornhaus Baden.
Showcase: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 - 7-8p.m. – free admission
10 May 2023
Results of the jury selection August 2023 to February 2024
From over 60 applications worldwide, the jury made the following selection:
- Alessandra la Bella, Italy/Germany
- Edouard Hue/Beaver Dam Company, Switzerland/France
- Félix Duméril, Switzerland
- Francisco Baños Dias, Spain/Germany
- Lida Doumouliaka, Greece
- Miller de Nobili, Germany
- Hungry Sharks, Austria
8 January 2023
Showcase Javier Rodriguez Cobos
As a dancer, Javier Rodriguez Cobos was a member of several international dance companies, including many years with the Ballett Theater Basel. He has worked with some of the most important contemporary choreographers worldwide. He strives to present conventional situations in an unconventional way. Together with four dancers, Javier Rodriguez Cobos will explore and discuss the theme 'Time & Memory' during his residency. Get insights into his creative process in two exclusive showcases followed by an audience discussion:
Alte Reithalle Aarau
Friday, 20 January 2023 | 7-8 pm | Free admission
and
Kurtheater Baden
Samstag, 21. Januar 2023 | 11 am-12 pm | Free admission, register here
3 January 2023
Training with Unity Dance Principals Association
UDP 'Unity Dance Principals' Association, is a newly founded organisation based in Zurich. Its aim is to support, improve and promote the training, education and production conditions for the professional dance scene in Switzerland and abroad. UDP is committed to enabling dancers to respond to the ever-increasing demands they face in the course of their professional careers.
The dancers of UDP now have the opportunity to train together with the ensemble of Tanz & Kunst Königsfelden at the Residenzzentrum tanz+ in Baden. This creates a valuable exchange of expertise within the scene. Here you can get an insight into the training with choreographer Filipe Portugal:
23 December 2022
Jochen Heckmann at the Aargauer Kunsthaus
On 22 December, Jochen Heckmann provided insights into his research work after his two-week residency at Residenzzentrum tanz+. First dance ideas were presented in a collage-like form. His solo explores questions surrounding the topic of growing older and how he deals with these changes as a dancer. This was followed by an audience discussion with Caroline Finn, Judith Kuckart, Angelika Ächter and Corneliu Ganea. A video of the performance at the Aargauer Kunsthaus will follow shortly.
16 December 2022
The application deadline has expired
All applications received will take part in the selection process. An international jury of experts decides on the awarding of the residencies. After the decision in March 2023, all applicants will be notified by e-mail.
The residencies are open to professional artists from Switzerland and abroad who work in the fields of dance and performing arts. The residencies include free use of the studios, guest house (up to 12 people) and a financial contribution towards maintenance and travel costs. The duration of the residency must be at least 2 weeks.
8 December 2022
Showcase: Jochen Heckmann at the Aargauer Kunsthaus
For Jochen Heckmann, dance is something existential, true and unique. When he dances, he dives into his innermost being, illuminates shallows there, encounters what was thought to be lost, unravels the unexpected. These particles pave their way and push their way to the surface, which one can hardly resist. At the Aargauer Kunsthaus, Jochen Heckmann will provide an insight into the first results of this creative phase. A collage-like presentation of results, insights, prospects and ideas:
Showcase Aargauer Kunsthaus
Thurday, 22 December 2022
Free admission, registration needed
Photo: Ralf Lienert
18 November 2022
Showcase: Filipe Portugal x Tanz & Kunst Königsfelden 2023
Yesterday evening, the choreographer Filipe Portugal and four dancers gave a first insight into the rehearsals of 'Heimlich seufzen die Winde' by Tanz & Kunst Königsfelden. Also present was the fado singer Marta Rosa from Lisbon. In a short showcase, the ensemble demonstrated what they have already worked on. March 2023 is the official start of rehearsals at the Residenzzentrum tanz+ for the performances, which will take place from 24 May to -18 June 2023 at the Klosterkirche Königsfelden.
'Interdisciplinary experiments have a long tradition at the Aargauer Kunsthaus. When dance formats interact with art, they enrich each other in the best case. They give the audience new perspectives on art and on dance.' Statement on the cooperation from the Aargauer Kunsthaus.
On the following dates, you will again have the opportunity to gain insights into the creative process at the Aargauer Kunsthaus:
- Thursday, 23 March 2023 | 7-8 pm | free admission
- Thursday, 20 April 2023 | 7-8 pm | free admission
- Thursday, 11 May 2023 | 7-8 pm | free admission
25 October 2022
Showcase: Filipe Portugal x Tanz & Kunst Königsfelden 2023
Choreographer Filipe Portugal, together with five contemporary dancers and a singer, gives an insight into the very first rehearsals of the latest festival production 'Heimlich seufzen die Winde' by Tanz & Kunst Königsfelden. The artist Ruth Maria Obrist is creating an art installation for the interdisciplinary production. The production will be developed over several months at the Residenzzentrum tanz+ in Baden. In the final version, an international dance ensemble of 10 dancers is going to interpret Filipe Portugal's choreography.
In the short showcase you will get an insight into the first dance and musical ideas from the 'creative laboratory'. The short performance will be followed by an audience discussion with all the artists present:
Thursday, 17 November 2022 | 7-8 pm
Aargauer Kunsthaus
21 October 2022
Collective InQdrt wins Swiss Performing Arts Awards
Collective InQdrt wins the Swiss Performing Arts Awards | June Johnson Newcomer Prize 2022! On Friday, 21 October 2022, the award ceremony took place at the Théâtre de Carouge.
The group InQdrt is a collective of traceurs and dancers led by choreographer Isabelle Spescha from Aarau, who was in residence with us in February 2022. Spescha has been running mediation projects with young athletes for several years, establishing her own brand. The performers are professional parkour artists and have not previously worked in dance. Through dance training they have learned to plan their otherwise very impulsive jumps and actions in advance and to act more choreographically.
The application deadline has expired
All applications received will take part in the selection process. An international jury of experts decides on the awarding of the residencies. After the decision in March 2023, all applicants will be notified by e-mail.
The residencies are open to professional artists from Switzerland and abroad who work in the fields of dance and performing arts. The residencies include free use of the studios, guest house (up to 12 people) and a financial contribution towards maintenance and travel costs. The duration of the residency must be at least 2 weeks.
OPEN CALL
Residenzzentrum tanz+ is awarding residencies for the development of artistic projects and productions during these periods:
- 28 August to 16 September 2023
- 02 October 2023 to 28 February 2024
The residencies are open to professional artists from Switzerland and abroad working in the fields of dance and performance. Residenzzentrum tanz+ offers ideal conditions for continuous and productive artistic work and is unique in Switzerland as a residency and production facility. It is suitable for interdisciplinary projects, for the long-term development of large productions and is also open as a platform for newcomers. It sees itself as a place of exchange and offers space and ideal working conditions.
Closing date: 15 December 2022
Find all information regarding the open call and application here.
12 September 2022
Artists in Residency: Alex Kros
Alex Kros (Kyriakoulis) is an awarded choreographer, director and interdisciplinary artist based in Belgium. Born in Athens, his choreographic work is based on an abstract way to translate and use classical ballet forms. His creations are characterised by the versatility, fluidity, sharpness and the no ending motions. Alex Kros is staying in our residency together with Luna Ananda, Valentina Di Lullo and Natasa Frantzi.
Get a glimpse into the rehearsals of Alex Kros and the dancers:
Bühne Aarau - Alte Reithalle
Friday, 23 September 2022 | 19:00-20:00
Free admission
Photo: Mikkel Carlsen
22. August 2022
Artists in Residency: ZOO/Thomas Hauert
We are delighted to welcome the Brussels-based contemporary dance company ZOO/Thomas to the Residenzzentrum tanz+ from 28 August. In 1998, Swiss dancer Thomas Hauert decided to found his own company and has since created more than twenty pieces, including Cows in Space, Verosimile, Modify, Walking Oscar, Accords and MONO. Outside the ZOO context, he has created pieces for P.A.R.T.S., Zurich Ballet, Toronto Dance Theatre and Candoco Dance Company, among others. Thomas Hauert has been artistic director of the bachelor's programme in contemporary dance at the La Manufacture school in Lausanne since 2014. He has also been "artiste en compagnonnage" at the Théâtre de Liège (2018-2022) and artist in residence at the Théâtre Les Tanneurs.
The following dancers are staying with us:
- Fabian Barba
- Liz Kinoshita
- Sarah Ludi
- Federica Porello
- Samantha Van Wissen
Photo: Bart Grietens
29 July 2022
Showcase im Aargauer Kunsthaus
Yesterday, Choreographer Terence Kohler gave an exclusive insight into his work. During his residency at Residenzzentrum tanz+ he is working with dancers to consciously reinterpret the step material of classical ballet with contemporary expression. A 10-metre-long ballet barre that he set up in our studio for rehearsals serves as a fixed point for the choreography. He is particularly interested in the possibilities that open up when moving bodies meet a stable object, with the help of which they can explore gravity and manipulate their own axes in extreme ways.
In the Aargauer Kunsthaus, the banister was used as a ballet barre for the showcase. Four professional dancers showed insights into the current research:
- Ann-Kathrin Adam, Ballett der Oper Graz
- Lucie Horna, Ballett der Oper Graz
- Doris Becker, Deutsche Oper am Rhein
- Pablo Martinez, Staatsballett Berlin
23 June 2022
Upcoming Residency: Terence Kohler
Terence Kohler was born in Sydney, Australia, where he also completed his first studies in music and dance. In 2000 he received recognition for his first choreographic works and moved to Mannheim in 2002 to study at the Akademie des Tanzes. In 2004 he was engaged by the Badisches Staatsballett Karlsruhe, where he became an ensemble member and the ballet's first permanent choreographer. In 2008, he made the move to freelance work and accepted the position of Choreographer in Residence at the Bayerischen Staatsballetts in Munich. He has created new works for the Royal Ballet of Flanders, Hong Kong Ballet, West Australian Ballet, National Ballet Company of China and Finnish National Ballet. In 2007 Terence received the German Dance Prize "Zukunft" for choreography and in 2011 he was nominated for the Prix Benois de la Dans in Moscow. Terence Kohler will be with us in residence from 18 July to 04 August.
Terence Kohler is giving an exclusive insight into his work:
Aargauer Kunsthaus
28.07.2022 | 7pm
Free admission with registration only
14 February 2022
Showcase at the Kurtheater Baden
Choreographer Isabelle Spescha and the collective InQdrt presented a teaser of the piece "WANNANDERS" at the Kurtheater Baden on 12 February. The performance features a mix of contemporary dance and parkour. The beautiful foyer of the theatre was ideally suited for the performance with elaborate stage elements. Isabelle Spescha has been running the mediation projects with young athletes for several years, establishing her own unique signature. Afterwards, there was an exchange with the audience in a relaxed atmosphere. The play will celebrate its premiere on 31 March 2022 in the Alte Reithalle Aarau.
7 January 2022
Cancelled!
Due to the current Covid situation, the second residency of Jann Gallois and David Coria cannot take place. Further, the showcase at the Kurtheater Baden will not take place. We regret the situation and look forward to welcoming the artists back to the Residenzzentrum tanz+ soon.
4 January 2022
Showcase: Jann Gallois and David Coria
David Coria from Seville together with Jann Gallois from Paris were at Residenzzentrum tanz+ from 21 to 28 August. In this first phase of the residency, they were able to rehearse ideally for the premiere of "Imperfecto". The contemporary flamenco piece will be performed for the first time on 11 February 2022 at the Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse in Paris.
In January 2022, they will be back in residence to make the final preparations for the premiere. You will have the opportunity to get an insight into their work in advance. The showcase will be followed by a short audience discussion.
Kurtheater Baden | Saturday, 15 Januar 2022 | 11:00am | Free admission
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7 December 2021
Showcase Marco Rizzi
Marco Rizzi creates a performance installation that expresses the individual attempt to become an efficient and productive body, driven by the need for performance. The performer presents a journey through mind and body, showing how our bodies are connected to the use of touch screens.
This solo with Cecilia Castellari is the first result of research inspired by studies, books, conversations and an online survey, aiming to shed light on the ability to multitask and its impact on our lives. SCREENS - A Portrait of a Busy Mind was developed at POOL - Raum für Kultur in St.Gallen (CH) and now at Residenzzentrum tanz+ in Baden (CH).
With this creation, he wants to raise awareness of multitasking and the use of touchscreens, as well as reflect on our habits.
Marco Rizzi and Cecilia Castellari are presenting their work-in-progress at
ThiK - Theater im Kornhaus Baden
14 December 2021 | 6pm | Free entry
Please register here
15. November 2021
Showcase Michèle Benz and Gaia Magrané
Gaia Magrané and Michèle Benz love experiments. With a lot of spontaneity they face the uncertainty of the next moment and do not shy away from confronting our human forms of behaviour with a lot of humour - augmenting and defragmenting them, only to put them back together again as an absurd mosaic of movement, language and situation.
Take the opportunity to gain exclusive insights into their creative process on 21 November at 11:00 am at ThiK - Theater im Kornhaus Baden. After the short presentation, a discussion with the dancers in a relaxed atmosphere in the auditorium will follow.
ThiK - Theater im Kornhaus Baden
21 November 2021 | 11am | Free entry
Please register here
30 October 2021
Showcase MILLER/ DE‘ NOBILI
MILLER/ DE‘ NOBILI combine influences from contemporary dance theatre, physical theatre, urban dance and breaking with forms of participatory choreography in collaboration with the dancers. In this way, a distinctive, contrasting artistic signature is to be developed that can convey a broad spectrum of topics and content in a way that is appropriate for the audience.
On 4 November 2021 you will have the opportunity to gain exclusive insights into their creative process. The showcase will take place on the stage of the Kurtheater. The number of visitors is limited, admission is free and requires registration.
Kurtheater Baden
4 November 2021 | 7pm | Free entry
Please register here
