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The facts from A to Z
On the occasion of our latest performance of the Emanuel Gat / Awir Leon collaboration piece SUNNY at Opéra de Rouen – Théâtre des Arts, Vinciane Laumonier talked with Emanuel about the creation process behind the show and his general views on choreography, music and lighting. The interview was held and published in French, please read below. Our last performance of SUNNY...Continue Reading
Future Forever
Celebrating the release of UTOPIA next week (out November 24th via One Little Indian Records), my Inspiration of the Day is: Björk! Yes, it’s an obvious choice, but even 24 years after releasing her debut album her work is still groundbreaking and inspiring in so many ways. Really can’t wait to hear the full new album. If you’re a Björk fanboy...Continue Reading
Less is more
I just spend my first week ever in Barcelona and I had a great time enjoying the autumn sun, (as usual) trying to find the best coffee and food in town and taking in new impressions each day. But nothing was as inspiring as Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion. It’s a truly beautiful building, full of clarity and precision...Continue Reading
It’s Sunny in Germany
SUNNY by Emanuel Gat & Awir Leon is back! After a half-year break the piece is finally touring again with Thomas Bradley, Pétér Juhász and Emma Mouton joining the cast. Until the end of the year we will still perform in Rouen and Mulhouse (FR). The next year will bring us to several cities in Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden and...Continue Reading
Run Motherfucker Run
One of my big pleasures when spending a week in another city is to explore the local art scene – stroll aimlessly through the streets and do some gallery hopping, if possible get in touch with local artists, and of course explore the variety of museums. While in Frankfurt, I managed to see 3 group exhibitions: I AM A PROBLEM...Continue Reading
DIS-TANZ-SOLO RESEARCH
Sports science as a tool for movement optimisation, injury prevention & performance enhancement in the work practice of contemporary dancers
ABOUT
PERFORMING
Michael Loehr is a contemporary dancer who has collaborated with a number of international choreographers and companies. His main focus for the past 15 years has been his collaboration with Emanuel Gat. Enjoying the challenge to adapt to different surroundings and to switch between styles, his way of moving is characterized by both an emphasis on clarity and the joy of embracing the awkward.CREATING
Michael Loehr has a big interest in autonomous choreographic structures and a focus on discovering rather than executing. His creative skills are channelled in his own choreographies, a variety of projects that he accompanies as choreographic assistant as well as in numerous collaborations as a performer in works that require a choreographic vision.TEACHING
Michael Loehr is teaching contemporary dance classes and workshops for professional dancers and beginners alike. Passionately believing in the potential of sharing knowledge and ideas, he considers teaching an essential part of his artistic practice.