Published 1 November 2024

The next premiere is approaching: “Mirroring”, a choreographic portrait for Josephine Findeisen will be shown at HAU Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3) in Berlin from 7 – 10 November.

We hope to see you there!

Photo: Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

“Mirroring” is an encounter with dancer and choreographer Josephine Findeisen, including her physical qualities, energy, and voice, which become the delicate traces of a detailed, sensual, and poetic drawing. Her movement research on hands and arms meets Isabelle Schad’s ongoing choreographic practice around the universal power of the hands, the principles of shifting the centre of gravity and aikido. In “Mirroring”, Findeisen lifts, drags, and spins metal plates: heavy materials become her instrument, her clothing, or even an extension of her body. Hybrid relationships connecting weight and sound, labour and sensuality, voice and echo gradually unfold in a reflective space.

Premiere: 7.11.2024, 7 p.m.
Further performances: 8.11 + 9.11 (19 Uhr / 7p.m.) + 10.11.2024 (17 Uhr / 5p.m.)

Venue: HAU Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3), Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 Berlin

Info / Tickets: hebbel-am-ufer.de

Team
Concept, Choreography: Isabelle Schad / Creation, Performance: Josephine Findeisen (Dance, Co-coreography, voice), Raoul Lesage (Sound&amp / live Composition) / Light design: Fabian Bleisch /Costume: Charlotte Pistorius / Set design: Umberto Freddi, Isabelle Schad / Voice training: Ignacio Joaquin / Social Media: Rike Nölting / PR, outreach: Elena Basteri / Production management: Heiko Schramm

Production: Isabelle Schad. Co-production: HAU Hebbel am Ufer, PACT Zollverein. Funded by: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion. Supported by: NATIONALES PERFORMANCE NETZ Coproduction Fund for Dance, which is funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Published 14 October, 2024

On 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. we invite you in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg to a special edition of Open Practice Session which offers a physical introduction to “Mirroring”, my new work that is going to premiere at HAU3 on November 7.

Together with dancer and co-creator Josephine Findeisen will share movement and breathing practices that are at the centre of “Mirroring”.

In a relaxed atmosphere, you are invited to take part in a short warm-up that playfully incorporates principles from Qi Gong and Aikido in order to feel the relationship to oneself in relation to one’s partner and the group. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the stage setting with the musician Raoul Lesage: a reflective space that acoustically resonates with your own movements.

We look forward to your registrations at: ten.d1732163959ahcs-1732163959elleb1732163959asi@o1732163959fni1732163959

WHERE: Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, Wiesenstrasse 55 / 13357 Berlin – Wedding

WHEN: 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 am

HOW TO GET THERE: S-Bahn Humboldthain / U8 Pankstrasse / Bus M27

Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Pic. by Benjamin Busch, all rights reserved

Published 20 September, 2024

On 29 and 30 September 2024 in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, we have the pleasure to show again Yuki-Onna | Die Schneefrau, a dance piece for all generations, currently nominated for the Ikarus Prize 2024.

Yuki Onna is a Japanese myth. It tells the story of a mysterious woman with long black hair who appears in the cold snow and invites all the children she encounters to play with the wind. The stage is transformed into a white snowy landscape, while image evoking excerpts from the fairy tale in English, German and Japanese merge with Aya Toraiwa’s movements to create a sensual and poetic dance experience.

Pic. by Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

Dates: 29.09.2024,  4 p.m. (relaxed performance) AND 30.09.2024, 10 a.m.

Tickets and more Info: https://www.theater-on.de/

Published 18 June, 2024

It’s that time of the year again!
This year’s edition of the Wiesenburg Sommerfest.ival  will take place June 28-30 at the Tanzhalle and Werkhalle Wiesenburg.

We are happy to share a reach program of performances, installations, concerts, lecture performances and shiatsu sessions!
Among other things Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape by Isabelle Schad will be presented as well as the new format HANDS DANCES.

Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape is a further iteration of a long-term research into movement materials and their potential for infinite variation. Drawing on principles anchored in Zen, somatics, qi gong, aikido and breathing techniques, the choreographic material will unfold its power as a durational installation performance.

HANDS DANCES is a new format for the transmission of practice conceived by Isabelle Schad. HANDS DANCES are a choreographic tribute to the agility and functionality of hands as well as a celebration of the sensory perception of the world through music and dance. HANDS DANCES are based on a series of principles. These serve as guidelines for choreographies to be developed by fellow dancers and choreographers.

Looking forward to see you at the Wiesenburg and celebrate summer together!

Sommerfest.ival 2024

Venues: Tanzhalle & Werkhalle Wiesenburg: Wiesenstraße 55, 13357 Berlin
Tickets: Pay what you can (recommended donation 5-15 €)

Sommerfest.ival 2024 is supported by the production location funding of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion – Department of Culture

Published 31 October, 2024

The next premiere is approaching: “Mirroring”, a choreographic portrait for Josephine Findeisen will be shown at Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3) in Berlin from November 7 until 10.

We hope to see you there!

“Mirroring” is an encounter with dancer and choreographer Josephine Findeisen, including her physical qualities, energy, and voice, which become the delicate traces of a detailed, sensual, and poetic drawing. Her movement research on hands and arms meets Isabelle Schad’s ongoing choreographic practice around the universal power of the hands, the principles of shifting the centre of gravity and aikido. In “Mirroring”, Findeisen lifts, drags, and spins metal plates: heavy materials become her instrument, her clothing, or even an extension of her body. Hybrid relationships connecting weight and sound, labour and sensuality, voice and echo gradually unfold in a reflective space.

Premiere: 7.11.2024, 7 p.m.

Further performances: 8.11 + 9.11 (19 Uhr / 7p.m.) + 10.11.2024 (17 Uhr / 5p.m.)

Venue: HAU Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3), Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 Berlin

Info / Tickets: https://www.hebbel-am-ufer.de

Pic. by Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

Concept, Choreography: Isabelle Schad / Creation, Performance: Josephine Findeisen (Dance, Co-coreography, voice), Raoul Lesage (Sound&amp / live Composition) / Light design: Fabian Bleisch /Costume: Charlotte Pistorius / Set design: Umberto Freddi, Isabelle Schad / Voice training: Ignacio Joaquin / Social Media: Rike Nölting / PR, outreach: Elena Basteri / Production management: Heiko Schramm

Production: Isabelle Schad. Co-production: HAU Hebbel am Ufer, PACT Zollverein. Funded by: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion. Supported by: NATIONALES PERFORMANCE NETZ Coproduction Fund for Dance, which is funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Published 14 October, 2024

On 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. we invite you in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg to a special edition of Open Practice Session which offers a physical introduction to “Mirroring”, my new work that is going to premiere at HAU3 on November 7.

Together with dancer and co-creator Josephine Findeisen will share movement and breathing practices that are at the centre of “Mirroring”.

In a relaxed atmosphere, you are invited to take part in a short warm-up that playfully incorporates principles from Qi Gong and Aikido in order to feel the relationship to oneself in relation to one’s partner and the group. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the stage setting with the musician Raoul Lesage: a reflective space that acoustically resonates with your own movements.

We look forward to your registrations at: ten.d1732163959ahcs-1732163959elleb1732163959asi@o1732163959fni1732163959

WHERE: Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, Wiesenstrasse 55 / 13357 Berlin – Wedding

WHEN: 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 am

HOW TO GET THERE: S-Bahn Humboldthain / U8 Pankstrasse / Bus M27

Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Pic. by Benjamin Busch, all rights reserved

Published 20 September, 2024

On 29 and 30 September 2024 in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, we have the pleasure to show again Yuki-Onna | Die Schneefrau, a dance piece for all generations, currently nominated for the Ikarus Prize 2024.

Yuki Onna is a Japanese myth. It tells the story of a mysterious woman with long black hair who appears in the cold snow and invites all the children she encounters to play with the wind. The stage is transformed into a white snowy landscape, while image evoking excerpts from the fairy tale in English, German and Japanese merge with Aya Toraiwa’s movements to create a sensual and poetic dance experience.

Pic. by Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

Dates: 29.09.2024,  4 p.m. (relaxed performance) AND 30.09.2024, 10 a.m.

Tickets and more Info: https://www.theater-on.de/

Published 18 June, 2024

It’s that time of the year again!
This year’s edition of the Wiesenburg Sommerfest.ival  will take place June 28-30 at the Tanzhalle and Werkhalle Wiesenburg.

We are happy to share a reach program of performances, installations, concerts, lecture performances and shiatsu sessions!
Among other things Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape by Isabelle Schad will be presented as well as the new format HANDS DANCES.

Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape is a further iteration of a long-term research into movement materials and their potential for infinite variation. Drawing on principles anchored in Zen, somatics, qi gong, aikido and breathing techniques, the choreographic material will unfold its power as a durational installation performance.

HANDS DANCES is a new format for the transmission of practice conceived by Isabelle Schad. HANDS DANCES are a choreographic tribute to the agility and functionality of hands as well as a celebration of the sensory perception of the world through music and dance. HANDS DANCES are based on a series of principles. These serve as guidelines for choreographies to be developed by fellow dancers and choreographers.

Looking forward to see you at the Wiesenburg and celebrate summer together!

Sommerfest.ival 2024

Venues: Tanzhalle & Werkhalle Wiesenburg: Wiesenstraße 55, 13357 Berlin
Tickets: Pay what you can (recommended donation 5-15 €)

Sommerfest.ival 2024 is supported by the production location funding of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion – Department of Culture

Published 14 October, 2024

On 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. we invite you in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg to a special edition of Open Practice Session which offers a physical introduction to “Mirroring”, my new work that is going to premiere at HAU3 on November 7.

Together with dancer and co-creator Josephine Findeisen will share movement and breathing practices that are at the centre of “Mirroring”.

In a relaxed atmosphere, you are invited to take part in a short warm-up that playfully incorporates principles from Qi Gong and Aikido in order to feel the relationship to oneself in relation to one’s partner and the group. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the stage setting with the musician Raoul Lesage: a reflective space that acoustically resonates with your own movements.

We look forward to your registrations at: ten.d1732163959ahcs-1732163959elleb1732163959asi@o1732163959fni1732163959

WHERE: Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, Wiesenstrasse 55 / 13357 Berlin – Wedding

WHEN: 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 am

HOW TO GET THERE: S-Bahn Humboldthain / U8 Pankstrasse / Bus M27

Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Pic. by Benjamin Busch, all rights reserved

Published 20 September, 2024

On 29 and 30 September 2024 in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, we have the pleasure to show again Yuki-Onna | Die Schneefrau, a dance piece for all generations, currently nominated for the Ikarus Prize 2024.

Yuki Onna is a Japanese myth. It tells the story of a mysterious woman with long black hair who appears in the cold snow and invites all the children she encounters to play with the wind. The stage is transformed into a white snowy landscape, while image evoking excerpts from the fairy tale in English, German and Japanese merge with Aya Toraiwa’s movements to create a sensual and poetic dance experience.

Pic. by Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

Dates: 29.09.2024,  4 p.m. (relaxed performance) AND 30.09.2024, 10 a.m.

Tickets and more Info: https://www.theater-on.de/

Published 18 June, 2024

It’s that time of the year again!
This year’s edition of the Wiesenburg Sommerfest.ival  will take place June 28-30 at the Tanzhalle and Werkhalle Wiesenburg.

We are happy to share a reach program of performances, installations, concerts, lecture performances and shiatsu sessions!
Among other things Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape by Isabelle Schad will be presented as well as the new format HANDS DANCES.

Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape is a further iteration of a long-term research into movement materials and their potential for infinite variation. Drawing on principles anchored in Zen, somatics, qi gong, aikido and breathing techniques, the choreographic material will unfold its power as a durational installation performance.

HANDS DANCES is a new format for the transmission of practice conceived by Isabelle Schad. HANDS DANCES are a choreographic tribute to the agility and functionality of hands as well as a celebration of the sensory perception of the world through music and dance. HANDS DANCES are based on a series of principles. These serve as guidelines for choreographies to be developed by fellow dancers and choreographers.

Looking forward to see you at the Wiesenburg and celebrate summer together!

Sommerfest.ival 2024

Venues: Tanzhalle & Werkhalle Wiesenburg: Wiesenstraße 55, 13357 Berlin
Tickets: Pay what you can (recommended donation 5-15 €)

Sommerfest.ival 2024 is supported by the production location funding of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion – Department of Culture

Published 14 October, 2024

On 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. we invite you in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg to a special edition of Open Practice Session which offers a physical introduction to “Mirroring”, my new work that is going to premiere at HAU3 on November 7.

Together with dancer and co-creator Josephine Findeisen will share movement and breathing practices that are at the centre of “Mirroring”.

In a relaxed atmosphere, you are invited to take part in a short warm-up that playfully incorporates principles from Qi Gong and Aikido in order to feel the relationship to oneself in relation to one’s partner and the group. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the stage setting with the musician Raoul Lesage: a reflective space that acoustically resonates with your own movements.

We look forward to your registrations at: ten.d1732163959ahcs-1732163959elleb1732163959asi@o1732163959fni1732163959

WHERE: Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, Wiesenstrasse 55 / 13357 Berlin – Wedding

WHEN: 22 October from 10:00 to 11:30 am

HOW TO GET THERE: S-Bahn Humboldthain / U8 Pankstrasse / Bus M27

Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Pic. by Benjamin Busch, all rights reserved

Published 20 September, 2024

On 29 and 30 September 2024 in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, we have the pleasure to show again Yuki-Onna | Die Schneefrau, a dance piece for all generations, currently nominated for the Ikarus Prize 2024.

Yuki Onna is a Japanese myth. It tells the story of a mysterious woman with long black hair who appears in the cold snow and invites all the children she encounters to play with the wind. The stage is transformed into a white snowy landscape, while image evoking excerpts from the fairy tale in English, German and Japanese merge with Aya Toraiwa’s movements to create a sensual and poetic dance experience.

Pic. by Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

Dates: 29.09.2024,  4 p.m. (relaxed performance) AND 30.09.2024, 10 a.m.

Tickets and more Info: https://www.theater-on.de/

Published 18 June, 2024

It’s that time of the year again!
This year’s edition of the Wiesenburg Sommerfest.ival  will take place June 28-30 at the Tanzhalle and Werkhalle Wiesenburg.

We are happy to share a reach program of performances, installations, concerts, lecture performances and shiatsu sessions!
Among other things Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape by Isabelle Schad will be presented as well as the new format HANDS DANCES.

Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape is a further iteration of a long-term research into movement materials and their potential for infinite variation. Drawing on principles anchored in Zen, somatics, qi gong, aikido and breathing techniques, the choreographic material will unfold its power as a durational installation performance.

HANDS DANCES is a new format for the transmission of practice conceived by Isabelle Schad. HANDS DANCES are a choreographic tribute to the agility and functionality of hands as well as a celebration of the sensory perception of the world through music and dance. HANDS DANCES are based on a series of principles. These serve as guidelines for choreographies to be developed by fellow dancers and choreographers.

Looking forward to see you at the Wiesenburg and celebrate summer together!

Sommerfest.ival 2024

Venues: Tanzhalle & Werkhalle Wiesenburg: Wiesenstraße 55, 13357 Berlin
Tickets: Pay what you can (recommended donation 5-15 €)

Sommerfest.ival 2024 is supported by the production location funding of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion – Department of Culture

Published 20 September, 2024

On 29 and 30 September 2024 in the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg, we have the pleasure to show again Yuki-Onna | Die Schneefrau, a dance piece for all generations, currently nominated for the Ikarus Prize 2024.

Yuki Onna is a Japanese myth. It tells the story of a mysterious woman with long black hair who appears in the cold snow and invites all the children she encounters to play with the wind. The stage is transformed into a white snowy landscape, while image evoking excerpts from the fairy tale in English, German and Japanese merge with Aya Toraiwa’s movements to create a sensual and poetic dance experience.

Pic. by Dieter Hartwig, all rights reserved

Dates: 29.09.2024,  4 p.m. (relaxed performance) AND 30.09.2024, 10 a.m.

Tickets and more Info: https://www.theater-on.de/

Published 18 June, 2024

It’s that time of the year again!
This year’s edition of the Wiesenburg Sommerfest.ival  will take place June 28-30 at the Tanzhalle and Werkhalle Wiesenburg.

We are happy to share a reach program of performances, installations, concerts, lecture performances and shiatsu sessions!
Among other things Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape by Isabelle Schad will be presented as well as the new format HANDS DANCES.

Studies on Infinity #2 – Nudity and Landscape is a further iteration of a long-term research into movement materials and their potential for infinite variation. Drawing on principles anchored in Zen, somatics, qi gong, aikido and breathing techniques, the choreographic material will unfold its power as a durational installation performance.

HANDS DANCES is a new format for the transmission of practice conceived by Isabelle Schad. HANDS DANCES are a choreographic tribute to the agility and functionality of hands as well as a celebration of the sensory perception of the world through music and dance. HANDS DANCES are based on a series of principles. These serve as guidelines for choreographies to be developed by fellow dancers and choreographers.

Looking forward to see you at the Wiesenburg and celebrate summer together!

Sommerfest.ival 2024

Venues: Tanzhalle & Werkhalle Wiesenburg: Wiesenstraße 55, 13357 Berlin
Tickets: Pay what you can (recommended donation 5-15 €)

Sommerfest.ival 2024 is supported by the production location funding of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion – Department of Culture

Published 7 June, 2024

We are looking forward to the premiere of Handarbeit tonight in the frame of OSTEN Festival.

This is a collaborative work with Nora Mertes, Josephine Findeisen, Claudia Tomasi and a group of 12 women from Bitterfeld-Wolfen. A huge piece of research into our hands, work, dances and many other related topics has emerged from a participatory process, which has led to deep, touching encounters.
The work will be also shown in Berlin: on Sunday 16 June at the Humboldtforum.

Published 10 April, 2024

The fruitful collaboration with Theater o.N. and dancer Aya Toraiwa continues and the next premiere is approaching: on 28 April we present Yuki Onna, a Japanese fairy tale about a mysterious woman with long black hair who dives into the cold snow and invites all the children (and adults) to play with the wind. A warm invitation to an “all ages” dance experience!

-Sunday 28 April, 4 pm + Monday 29 April, 10 am at the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg

-Friday 3 May, 10 am + Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May, 4 pm at Theater o.N. 

Click here for further info and tickets.

Published 22 March, 2024

The last two weeks have been incredibly rich and intense in practice and research within our mobile ensemble. We have started the OPS trainings with a focus on aikido and sword, before having Master Gerd Walter coming in for the week-end 16/17.3 giving us an aikido intensive workshop. He has been coming to the Tanzhalle Wiesenburg – our precious space being transformed for this occasion to a mobile Dojo – for the very first time. It has been a great experience, to be continued with.
In the past few days we have continued our open practice sessions with sword training, shaitsu and some opening research around a new project called Hands Dances.

Another inspiring workshop on aikido/sword has been held by Master Jochen Knau on thursday 21.3 followed by further sessions dedicated to our hands studies and shiatsu.

Thank you everyone for the enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to embark on this ongoing research journey together.