Tanztriennale
Moving Meeting #2: Dance Heritage – The Stories We Are Told
Past dates
9/29/25
6:30 PM
As part of the first edition of Tanztriennale 2026, ‘Moving Meetings' are monthly gatherings for dance professionals of all genres, dance cultures, roles and backgrounds to come together to reflect, engage, share and be curious about each other’s practices, beliefs and experiences. Through these meetings the Tanztriennale would like to foster dialogue and exchange on relevant themes and across boundaries that often separate the different dance communities, encouraging a spirit of openness and mutual discovery.
Moving Meeting #2 will delve into the topic of Dance Heritage – The Stories We Are Told: Who has shaped your dance heritage? And what role does this heritage play in your artistic choices? Has it been shaped by institutional training, peer-to-peer learning, cultural transmission, social contexts – or all of the above? How one arrives at dance and the experiences made along the way can deeply influence the relationship to one’s dance heritage, whether through a sense of responsibility, rejection, re-appropriation or transformation.
For Moving Meetings #2 we are interested to reflect on the stories we have been told, by who and how they have been told to us to better understand the many dance heritages we carry and how they may be in dialogue with each other within the dance field.
Program
The session begins with a physical introduction to the theme (30
minutes), led by Virginia “Aura” Lewerissa. This is followed by a
presentation from Peggy Olislaegers (30 minutes), who will then lead a
facilitated discussion and exchange (90 minutes).
All program elements are voluntary and can be adapted to individual needs. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and cushions will be provided. For additional access needs, please contact: office@tanztriennale.de
Guests
Virginia “Aura” Lewerissa – dancer and artist, two-time Krump world champion. For over 14 years she has been shaping the international scene with her powerful movement language and emotional presence – both on stage and in battles.
Peggy Olislaegers – one of Europe’s leading dance dramaturgs. She works across ballet, contemporary dance and hip hop, advising choreographers and institutions throughout Europe, and has served as director of the Dutch Dance Festival as well as Artistic Associate at Rambert (London).
MOVING MEETING #3 will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. at the Opera Stabile (State Opera).
Stay tuned: www.tanztriennale.de
