MICHAEL LOEHR'S NEWS
Here’s what happened lately and what’s coming up soon. Pics, vids, interviews, reviews, announcements and random bits of inspiration. Remember we are all migrants! Bless the mad!
Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 8
David Lynch is always an inspiration and Twin Peaks is easily my all time favourite TV show, but what aired yesterday night on Showtime just blew my mind. I was literally sitting in front of my laptop with my mouth hanging open. It’s somewhat satisfying and soothing that a show like this can still exist in mainstream television: A true...Continue Reading
Something Machine goes Korea
I’m super happy to announce that SOMETHING MACHINE got invited for a first residency at Seoul Dance Center! We’ll be working on our production THE 2ND EXCESSIVE RUDENESS from 18 – 29th September 2017. Thanks so much for this opportunity, no machine can be happier about this machine!Continue Reading
Secretly gaining momentum
The 6th BERLIN ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK is over, with 10.000 visitors attending the 15 runway shows, the design market and CHRISTEENE's absolutely stunning closing performance at Halle am Berghain. Maison Mason's collection BODYDISMORPHIA was one of the undisputed highlights among audience and critics alike, and I had a great time opening Patrick's show. You can watch the official video of the...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 is collaborating with a number of international choreographers and companies. Enjoying the challenge to adapt to different surroundings and to switch between styles, his way of moving is characterised by both an emphasis on clarity and the joy of embracing the awkward.
CREATING
Michael Loehr is a choreographer with 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.