COFFEE TALK with Pablo Sansalvador | September 12, 2024

Pablo Sansalvador on guiding dance productions and embracing failure

In this talk Pablo Sansalvador delves into his dynamic approach to nurturing and promoting dance in communities beyond the metropolitan spotlight. Drawing from his extensive experience, Pablo reports on 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 was not just marked by successes but also by setbacks, which he regards as invaluable learning experiences. He candidly shares 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 provides 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.