Karel Tuytschaever is an actor, filmmaker, and teaching artist currently finishing his PhD in the arts at the University of Antwerp (ARIA) and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. His research explores embodied presence, ethics of making and presentation, and lens-based practices, framed through the concept of the “Transparent Body.” Working across performance, film, […]
Transmitting and bringing the repertoire to life through creation, promoting tradition while taking part in innovation: this is the ambition of the CNSMD Lyon. The CNSMD Lyon is an institution in continuous motion that has been creating a dialogue between the avant-garde, openness and trans-disciplinarity for more than 40 years with the values of excellence, […]
Alex Baczyński-Jenkins was born in 1987 in London. He lives and works in Berlin. Alex Baczyński-Jenkins is an artist and choreographer engaging with queer affect, embodiment and relationality. Through gesture, collectivity, touch and sensuality, his practice unfolds structures and politics of desire.
Axelle Locatelli investigates the Laban movement choirs in Germany from 1923 to 1936, focusing on the interplay between bodily practices and creative gestures in this historical dance context.
This edited volume delves into the practices of thought in dance, particularly through the lens of dance workshops, exploring how dance serves as a medium for intellectual and creative exploration.
Rudi Laermans provides a theoretical and practical exploration of contemporary dance, discussing how collective movement and collaboration contribute to the creation and experience of dance.
Innovations is one of the industries rapidly growing contemporary dance platforms which strives to cater for artists at all stages of their career. Providing a supportive environment for the presentation of new ideas and nurturing creative innovation across the spectrum of contemporary dance practice.
Thierry Thieû Niang discusses the practice of dance in hospital settings, exploring how dance can be a form of care and expression for patients, contributing to their healing and well-being.
This edited volume explores the connections between dance and politics, highlighting struggles, corporeality, and performativity as key themes in understanding dance’s political dimensions.
Rafael Guarato discusses the transition from street dance to hip hop, exploring how performance acts as a tactic to preserve and convey cultural meanings within these dance forms.
CORPoREAL is an inter-artistic-pedagogical research platform, founded in 2014 at the Royal Conservatoire of the AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Antwerp. It supports, develops and disseminates research on physical and experiential processes and knowledge in the performing arts (music, drama and dance).
During the composition of this Forum we interviewed students and artistic coordinators from the IMPACT consortium. Interview of Shlomi Tuizer – Choreographer & Teacher CNSMD Interview by Libby Ward