Countertechnique (cancelled)
Live Workshop
with
Verena Pircher
In the frame of Winter Tanz 2021/22
This workshop offers an insight into the Countertechnique, a contemporary dance technique developed by Anouk van Dijk. It stretches, coordinates and strengthens the body, building stamina. With a recurring set of exercises, the principles of Countertechnique can be explored in detail in order to then be able to move into versatile movement combinations and jumps. The aim of Countertechnique is to use less energy, lose the fear of risk and gain speed when changing direction. In the second part of the workshop, the focus is on Verena's work with targeted mindfulness tasks that support being able to connect more deeply with yourself and the people around you, and to find your way into a playful exploration of interpersonal relationships in dance.
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Please note: This workshop will only take place live in the studio, according to the current status under the regulation 2G+ (vaccinated or recovered plus tested) and with limited participants. Information about regulations and measures will be continuously updated on our website and communicated by mail shortly before the workshop starts.
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Please note: This workshop will only take place live in the studio, according to the current status under the regulation 2G+ (vaccinated or recovered plus tested) and with limited participants. Information about regulations and measures will be continuously updated on our website and communicated by mail shortly before the workshop starts.
Verena Pircher
Born in Salzburg, Verena Pircher studied contemporary dance (BA) at Codarts Rotterdam and movement research (MA) at Bruckneruni in Linz. From 2015 to 2019, she was a member of the Swedish dance company Norrdans. Since 2018, Verena has been sharing the movement system Countertechnique as part of international workshops in Stockholm, Berlin, Munich, Durham, and Amsterdam, as well as with companies such as Norrdans, Tanz Linz, Volkstheater Rostock, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Furthermore, she has taught undergraduates at Bruckneruni Linz, HfMDK Frankfurt, and Codarts Rotterdam. Co-founding the dance company Selva with choreographer Rosana Ribeiro in 2021, she now works as a dramaturg. Currently based between Salzburg and Chicago, Verena has been the curator of the Salzburg-based PERFORMdANCE Festival since 2024.