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The ImpulzTanz is an international dance festival held in Vienna every year since 1984, founded by Karl Regenburger and choreographer Ismael Ivo. It has since become the largest dance festival in Europe. Beginning with six choreographers and teachers, the four-week long festival now hosts thousands of dancers, choreographers and dance teachers eager to learn, teach, investigate and impulse contemporary dance towards soaring innovation.
The festival opens July 15th with a show directed by star choreographer Wim Vandekeybu in which dancers from the dance company Ultima Vez give us the pleasure of watching them dance in the company of Belgian rock Mauro Pawlowski in the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna.
Expect great performances by cult figures in the arts like Anne Juren, whose will present the piece “Magical” an introduction to the magic of the female body, or Hans van der Broeck with “Too Shy To Stare,” which will establish an intimate contact with the audience. To finish up the event, the star of Jonathan Burrows Ballet will present his latest collaboration with the composer Matteo Fargion entitled “The Cow Piece” in which language, rhythm and chaos converge.
The interesting thing about this festival is, without a doubt – and apart from the fantastic entertainment programming – the possibility for every one interested in dance to take advantage of the workshops offered for both professionals and beginners. Because in addition to 40 productions, there will be 80 teachers, providing 200 workshops with 3000 participants.
If you do not want to miss this incredible opportunity to learn from and watch the most important artists in the industry, sign up on the Web (http://www.impulstanz.com/festival10/workshops/en/) for the workshop that you wish. To rest and relax after a long day of dancing, we recommend renting apartments in Vienna.
