Modern Dance

This Workshop is based on fundamental elements of modern dance technique and offers exercises on the floor and in the centre for the improvement of flexibility. These exercises increase the awareness of the natural rhythm of breath and facilitate its connection with the movement phrases.

After a specifically developed warm up, we will engage in cross the floor sequences enhancing an understanding for lines, the flow of movement and a sense for balance.

Creativity, flexibility and a dynamic body language are the starting point for movement phrases, serving as impulse for individual expression and the enlargement of personal movement vocabulary.



Elio Gervasi
After his classical studies at Centro Nazionale Di Danza Classica in Rome, Elio Gervasi studied modern dance with Peter Goss in Paris, Merce Cunningham and Susanne Linke. In Senegal he studied Traditional African Dance at Germaine Acogny’s Mudra School. For many years he closely collaborated with Bob Curtis, also participating in his company as soloist and choreographic assistant. He further on worked with Federico Fellini in his "Ginger e Fred" as well as "La Nave Va".

Since 1987 Elio Gervasi has been directing his own company, respected for its continuous stylistic sensitivity. His work has repeatedly won prizes and is considered as an important part of the contemporary dance scene in Vienna. Wellknown pieces of his company are: "Spazio Sei" (1991), "Il Cortile" (1994), "Der Feigenbaum" (1997), "Crash Control" (2001, 2002), "12-seny-6" (2003), "Fuga-ce" (2003), "7interiors" (2004), "exit-2-4-1" (2007), "F" (2010) a.o. As guest choreographer he created pieces for the Vienna State Opera Ballet and for dance companies in Austria and abroad.