Pina Bausch To Host Workshop At Hunter Dance Center in Houston

Hunter Dance Center & Open Dance Project present a workshop with Stephanie Troyak, former soloist with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch. She is currently the only US based artist with permission to teach Pina Bausch repertoire. This workshop will be a two day experience on July 11 and 12 from 10am-4pm.

Dive deep into the unique language of Tanztheater and Pina Bausch repertoire, blending dance, theater, and emotional storytelling. Working on the repertory of Pina's iconic pieces such as Rite of Spring, Arien, and more, participants experience the richness of Bausch's movement vocabulary, including her signature use of gesture, ritual, and repetition, as well as dance theater techniques and elements drawn from Pina Bausch's works. Through repertoire, and creative tasks and exercises that mirror processes of the company, this workshop offers insight into her artistic process and the world of Tanztheater. Additionally, vocal elements, theatricality, and improvisation challenge the voice and personality, encouraging full-body storytelling and the embodiment of emotion and character. Pina Bausch Repertory labs are an invitation from the Pina Bausch Foundation and longstanding members of Tanztheater Wuppertal to explore Bausch's legacy in an intimate and enriching way. 

Important Note: This workshop is recommended for pro/advanced dancers and pre-professional dancers ages 15 and up.