»A cup of coffee with … « 2024
Every other Thursday from 9-10 am, choreographers, dance mediators and cultural managers report on their experiences, places and projects with choreography, dance and dance mediation in rural regions in moderated discussions in the digital discussion series “A cup of coffee with …” via Zoom.
They reflect on challenges and opportunities and engage in an exchange. In the new edition, we look beyond the horizon and invite cultural practitioners from other countries to share their best-practice experiences. The new edition will be moderated by Pascal Sangl from Tanzszene Baden-Württemberg. From the vision to the realization of a project, from lone wolves to diverse collaborations, from the singular idea to sustainable structures – all those who want to take these steps in the countryside and need inspiration and support are cordially invited to “A cup of coffee with …”!
Pascal Sangl is a choreographer, dancer and dance mediator working in the Stuttgart region and beyond. As a cultural mediator, he sees it as his responsibility to sustainably strengthen society through art and culture – for peaceful coexistence.
PROGRAM
12 Sep / 9 to 10 am
Pablo Sansalvador (Ulm/Regensburg) on Guiding Dance Productions and Embracing Failure
Join Pablo as he delves into his dynamic approach to nurturing and promoting dance in communities beyond the metropolitan spotlight. Drawing from his extensive experience, Pablo will discuss how he captivates potential stakeholders, builds dedicated audiences, secures funding and oversees the entire dance production process — from initial concept through touring and final dissemination. Pablo’s journey has been marked not just by successes but also by setbacks, which he regards as invaluable learning experiences. He will candidly share these personal failures and the lessons they’ve taught him, emphasizing the importance of “learning by doing” in the often unpredictable world of dance production.
This Coffee Talk promises to provide deep insights for dance makers and supporters alike, particularly those working in or aspiring to reach communities outside major cultural hubs. Pablo Sansalvador is a freelance creator, dance artist and the artistic leader of TanzLabor Ulm.
26 Sep / 9 to 10 am
Roberto Casarotto (Bassano del Grappa, Venuto, Italy) on Curating Dance Projects in North-East Italy
Roberto Casarotto is the co-director of »Aerowaves«, the European Platform for Dance promoting cross-border mobility of the work of emerging dance artists. He is also the initiator of »Dance Well« – Movement Research for Parkinson’s and other processes aimed at fostering participation in cultural activities both on a community and on an individual level. From 2006 to 2022, he was responsible for the dance projects and programs at »Centro per la Scena Contemporanea di Bassano del Grappa« (CSC) and »Operaestate Festival Veneto« in small cities and rural areas in the North East of Italy. He still develops international projects there now, supported by the EU Creative Europe and Erasmus + Programs, aimed at supporting artistic research, engaging local citizens and promoting artistic mobility and development in the field of dance. Prior to working for dance organizations, Roberto was a professional contemporary dancer.
In this Coffee Talk, Roberto will give insights into his wide range of experience in program creation and producing contemporary international dance in rural areas of northern Italy.
24 Okt / 9 to 10 am
Bianca Kruppa (Diebis, Bayern) on Community Work at »Falsche Farm« and the Joy of Making Mistakes
What can modern, sustainable and culturally diverse rural life look like, where a large variety of people can participate and co-create? With this key question, »Falsche Farm« can be understood as an ongoing place in progress. It holds space for content shaped by the creativity and expertise of its local people. As a co-founder of »Falsche Farm«, Bianca regards this progress as a collective resistance against the pursuit of the supposedly “right answer” – creating space for something new instead. In doing so, Bianca’s community often finds itself on an overwhelming spectrum between aspiration and reality while maintaining the joy of making mistakes.
During this Coffee Talk, Bianca will share some of her experiences as a community dance artist and facilitator in the context of her work at »Falsche Farm«. She will mainly focus on community building and personal research questions regarding dance in rural areas. Bianca lives and works in rural southern Germany. Currently she’s studying MA Dance: Participation, Communities, Activism at the London Contemporary Dance School.
Further dates:
10.10. tba
07.11. Christina Elliott (RDTI – Dance Touring, England)
21.11. Sarah Soethoudt (dance maker & Culture Coach, Venlo, Limburg, Niederlande)
05.12. Rui Silveira I Something Great (Mentin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)
19.12. tba
(Further information will follow as soon as possible.)
ARCHIVE
June 13 / Kick-off event with the team from »tanz weit draußen«
The new series started on June 13 with an opening, in which Pascal Sangl and Elisabeth Nehring gave a thematic outlook on the following editions with international guests and the “tanz weit draußen” network introduced itself and its work. Representatives of the regional teams from Brandenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein/Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Aktion Tanz and the project management team were there to present the project, answer questions and exchange ideas.
June 27 / Charlotte Mathiessen about the work of »TanzPlan Ost«
> Videolink on request to tanzweitdraussen@aktiontanz.de
»TanzPlan Ost« is the unique funding platform for contemporary dance in the region of Eastern Switzerland/Principality of Liechtenstein. The two-year program cycle begins with the ChoreoLab, a workshop and exchange week for professional dance makers. Following this, two artists are invited to develop a new stage piece as part of the Associate Artist Program and present it on tour at various venues in Eastern Switzerland. The three formats contribute to effectively supporting dance creators, networking with each other, sustainably anchoring dance in the region, specifically strengthening it, making it (more) visible and attracting an audience for it. »TanzPlan Ost« is managed by Mona de Weerdt and Romeo Oliveras. »TanzPlan Ost« will be presented by Charlotte Mathiessen, dramaturge, choreographer and dancer. Charlotte was part of »ChoreoLab« in 2022 and has worked on two Associate Artist projects as a performer and dramaturge. She will present the project and answer all your questions afterwards. https://www.tanzplan-ost.ch/editorial
July 11 / Hannah Ma about radical solidarity in dance
> Videolink on request to tanzweitdraussen@aktiontanz.de
Lost in No(W/H)here? The need for community building through radical solidarity
We need radical solidarity to build the intersectional bridges the world requires. What can dance do? How can dance be that bridge? How can dance have a radical solidarity effect? What can this impetus mean locally and translocally in the exchange between the Global North and the Global South? How do we deal with structural racism, classism, abelism, and all other forms of discrimination in our local contexts? How can we jointly translate findings globally? We have learned that neither applying theories nor translating terms (e.g., Asian American to Asian German) can reflect the realities, histories, and representations of marginalization. It needs the creation of safer and braver spaces where we can find deeper understanding and unlearn binaries. How can we create spaces around dance in rural areas where we work together long-term and form friendships, networks, and communities that cultivate and promote these spaces? https://www.hannahmadance.com
