NEWS
My Secret Weapons
After the cold, hard facts of my survey analysis, I thought it would be a good idea to balance this out with something more personal. I thought it would be a nice idea to open my gym bag and introduce you to my secret weapons when touring...Continue Reading
An Analysis
When I kicked off my project on sports science and dance earlier this year, it was clear to me that I wanted to do a wide-ranging survey within the professional dance community as a first move. Here are the results...Continue Reading
Black Water
BLACK WATER (GENEPIL'S PARADE) is an unused soundtrack, originally commissioned by Emanuel Gat Dance and Théâtre National de Chaillot for DÉFILÉ, an exhibition in motion showcasing garments by Thomas Bradley...Continue Reading
Size vs. Strength
The majority of dancers still struggle with the idea of incorporating strength training into their daily routine, and this is probably still due to a huge misconception. Strength training is not the same as bodybuilding...Continue Reading
Everything you did and didn’t know about warm-ups
Dance warm ups are always a difficult and wide-ranging topic. Especially for freelancers, who even in larger companies often use their own warm-up program to prepare for the day, this work phase serves many different functions...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.