Workshops and Lectures
in combination with watching the performance "Herbert" or "Männer rollen"
photo Rainer Deutschmann
goal of the educational activities
The participants learn that contemporary dance pieces, like the ones of Merle | Mischke | Klee, do not necessarily follow a traditional storytelling. The artists juxtaposes different (movement) qualities, images and motifs in such a way that associations and emotions are awakened in the viewer. Moreover, the participants experience what the creative process of the collective looks like.
They immerse themselves in the world of "Herbert", which talks about democracy and the dangers of the rising extreme right parties for queer people today. Or they learn about gender roles and how the three performers of "Männer rollen" reflect on their own male identities.
Dance Workshop
For adults and young people from approx. 14 years of age with or without dance experience, e.g. in (school) theater groups, dance and ballet schools as well as theater schools
planning
workshop
The approximately 1,5h workshop begins with a guided warm-up. The collective then shares several tasks from the creative process of and let the participants try them out. This includes structured improvisations but also learning some actual movement material from the piece. There is time for questions and the sharing of theoretical content from the artistic research.
watching the performance
after talk
The follow-up discussion immediately after the performance is the place for all questions, realizations and a joint reflection.
Lecture
For adults of all ages. No prior knowledge about dance is needed. The lecture can happen e.g. in educational centers, libraries, universities and community centers.
planning
lecture
Depending on the needs of the participants, the lecture can outline a brief or extended history of dance and contextualize the work of the collective within this bigger timeline. The speaking will be interrupted by short participatory exercises that can be executed sitting or with little effort standing. These interactions allow a deeper understanding of the working methods and tasks used while creating the performance.
watching the performance
after talk
The follow-up discussion will take place immediately after the performance. It is the space for questions, realizations and reflection.
photo Rainer Deutschmann
Costs
The cost of attending a performance depends on the ticket prices of the local theater. The fee for booking educational activities at an institution vary. Often additional funding can be generated which makes the offer free of charge.