ImPulsTanz 2025 – Vienna International Dance Festival ♥

Vienna International Dance Festival

10.7.–10.8.2025

Founded in 1984, ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival has over the years evolved into the largest festival for contemporary dance and performance in the world. Every summer it presents a uniquely diverse programme of performances, workshops, research projects and musical acts.

All 251 workshops and research projects are now online and available for booking. Tickets for selected performances at Burgtheater, as well as for productions in cooperation with Johann Strauss 2025 Wien, are already on sale. Pre-sale tickets for further performances at Volkstheater and Akademietheater will be available on 7 May. Tickets for the full programme will be available from 11 June.

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WORKSHOPS & RESEARCH

Over 150 international and national teaching artists and choreographers share their knowledge with both beginners and professionals in more than 250 workshops and research projects at Arsenal.

Booking opens for 251 workshops and research projects

All 251 workshops and research projects taking place once again in 2025 in the light-filled studios of Vienna’s Arsenal are now online and open for booking. Across 18 departments – including Contemporary, Ballet, Improvisation, Jazz, Composition, Modern and many more – 154 international and local teaching artists offer a diverse programme for participants of all ages and levels, from beginners to professionals. The All Abilities Workshops are being offered again. And together with Dschungel Wien, ImPulsTanz is once again inviting children and young people aged between 3.5 and 18 to take part in 14 Shake the Break workshops.

Photo: Jermaine Browne – FemFunk © yakoone

All Set to Go

Why not make the most of summer to discover a new passion? These beginner and open-level classes offer fresh inspiration for the curious: In Marie Kaae’s House Dance class, participants can unleash their creativity through footwork, short choreos and freestyle practice. In Racquel Caution’s Dancehall workshop, it’s all about “Getting Jiggy” as she teaches the foundational steps and techniques of this high-energy dance style. Andrew Champlin crafts a flowing dialogue of movement and learning, that helps participants experience greater ease in their Ballet practice. And with Sascha Krausneker, the Feldenkrais method helps improve balance, coordination and posture – and even alleviates pain.

Photo: Marie Kaae – House Dance © yakoone

Welcome Back

What would ImPulsTanz be without its long-time companions and all-time favourites? Returning this year are, among others, voguing legend Archie Burnett, Afro Fusion innovators Sadé and Kristina Alleyne, and slime-conqueror Doris Uhlich. Terence Lewis brings the sparkle of Bollywood dreams to life, while Salim Gauwloos moves participants with his meditative Contemporary Jazz classes. Samantha van Wissen enchants with contemporary dance and improvisation, Libby Farr reveals the elegance of Ballet, Joe Alegado deepens our connection to the earth, and Bruce Taylor follows the impulse of movement.

Photo: «expressions’24» © yakoone

WORKSHOPS & RESEARCH

PERFORMANCES

Every year ImPulsTanz presents more than 50 productions by international as well as Austrian artists and companies in an extraordinary density in the theatres and museums of Vienna.

Joyful Reunions and Exciting Premieres:
News from the Performance Programme

Preparations for the upcoming festival, starting on 10 July, are in full swing and we are delighted to announce more additions to the programme! Audience favourite Alexander Vantournhout embarks on an acrobatic journey with Emmi Väisänen and transforms a simple handshake into an intricate choreography in every_body. After the acclaimed ImPulsTanz Classic BLESSED (2007), Meg Stuart and Francisco Camacho reunite in steal you for a moment, set in the ruins of Sardinia. A thrilling night unfolds as Mette Ingvartsen and her performers present Delirious Night – a celebration of rebellious, unrestrained dance. The renowned choreographer of the film Emilia Pérez, Damien Jalet, presents Thrice, showcasing three of his latest works, while Marie Chouinard brings an impressive double bill featuring
BodyremixRemix and Magnificat, set to Johann Sebastian Bach’s composition of the same name. Last but not least, Akemi Takeya's company celebrates a world premiere in Austria with Transient Shifts.

Compagnie Marie Chouinard – Magnificat © Sylvie-Ann Paré

The first ImPulsTanz highlights are now available.

The Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch + Terrain Boris Charmatz open the festival with two productions: Love and desire await the audience in CLUB AMOUR. Café Müller / Aatt enen tionon / herses, duo. This Austrian premiere combines two works by Boris Charmatz with Bausch’s iconic Café Müller from 1978. Meanwhile, in the masterpiece Nelken, the same company explores love and being loved amidst a sea of pink flowers. Sasha Waltz presents In C to music by Terry Riley, and Akram Khan Company and Manal AlDowayan present their first collaboration, Thikra: Night of Remembering.

Photo: Sasha Waltz & Guests, Terry Riley In C © Yanina Isla

World premiere with Mathilde Monnier in May

With the world premiere of MUSIQUE – In the Spirit of Johann Strauss, the renowned French choreographer Mathilde Monnier brings a dance journey through the world of Johann Strauss to the stage of Volkstheater – accompanied live by the composer and pianist Judit Varga. Inspired by the era of the great Viennese balls, together with the exceptional, over 40-year-old dancers of the Dance On Ensemble, they trace the spirit of past ball nights – elegantly, intensely and without any sentimental nostalgia.

Photo: Mathilde Monnier – MUSIQUE – In the Spirit of Johann Strauss. The Missing Step © Marc Coudrais

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NEWS

2.4.2025

Kickstart for emerging dancers

The Summer Academy ImPacT, part of ImPulsTanz, welcomes dance students – either in the midst of or having just completed their studies – individually and in groups for two weeks at the festival. The aim is to connect them with the professional international dance world. In addition to workshops and performances, the programme offers discussions with festival artists and networking events. Furthermore, the students are accompanied by dance researcher and Somatic Movement Educator Kerstin Kussmaul.

Application deadline: 30 April 2025

21.3.2025

Open Call for a studio residency in Bulgaria

Life Long Burning is looking for dance artists/choreographers interested in having a studio residency and getting to know the contemporary dance scene in Bulgaria. The residency is especially designed for early stages of developing an artistic project. Mentoring by local artists and a studio showing are optional.

The seven-day residency is offered during the Antistatic Festival in Sofia, organized by Brain Store Project from 12–22 May 2025. The festival hosts performances, discussions and artist gatherings. It presents a collection of choreographic works performed by selected independent dance artists, who explore the boundaries of choreography and movement aiming at challenging aesthetics and forms.

Application ends on 7 April 2025.

12.3.2025

Mathilde Monnier announced Officer of the French Legion of Honour and celebrates her world premiere at Volkstheater Vienna in May

The renowned French choreographer Mathilde Monnier was awarded the Officer’s Order of the French Legion of Honour, the highest distinction in France. We congratulate the exceptional choreographer and look forward to presenting her world premiere in cooperation with Johann Strauss 2025 Vienna at Volkstheater on 10 and 12 May!

19.2.2025

Joyful Reunions and Exciting Premieres: News from the Performance Programme

Preparations for the upcoming festival, starting on 10 July, are in full swing. We are delighted to announce more additions to the programme! Alexander Vantournhout and Emmi Väisänen transform a simple handshake into an intricate choreography in every_body. Meg Stuart and Francisco Camacho explore the ruins of Sardinia in their performance steal you for a moment. Mette Ingvartsen sets the stage for an exhilarating night of dance with Delirious Night. Damien Jalet presents Thrice, showcasing three of his latest works, while Marie Chouinard brings an impressive double bill featuring BodyremixRemix and Magnificat. Last, but not least, Akemi Takeya’s Transient Shifts celebrates its world premiere in Austria.

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