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An interview with choreographer Martin Schläpfer is presented. He discussed various topics including history of his choreography, his body movements, his performance in the dance "The Old Man and Me," use of expressions as a language while dancing, his ambitions as a dancer and other choreographers whom he met in his career.

The article presents a profile of choreographer Ben J. Riepe with a focus on his dance productions "Der letzte Schrei", "Livebox: Persona", and "Üben Schönheit zu sehen". Riepe's discusses the influence of Brazilian Carneval on his choreography and performance art piece "Carne Vale!", his artistic interest in meat, and the "Reformation?" exhibition of Riepe's work at the Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf museum in Düsseldorf, Germany until December 3, 2017.

The article previews the theatrical production "Danse Macabre" starring Mary Wigman, Yvonne Georgi, and Gret Palucca, to be held at Theater am Domhof, in Osnabrück, Germany, during March-April, 2017.

The article offers information on the work profile of several dancers including Marlene Monteiro Freitas, Adolphe Binder and Jonah Cook. Various topics discussed include their performance in different plays, their professional education, their volunteer activities, their dance techniques and innovation in their dance techniques.

The article reviews the theater "nicht schlafen," by choreographer Alain Platel and composer Gustav Mahler at the Festival Actoral dance festival in Marseille, France from October 4-December 15, 2016.

The article reviews the exhibition "Pina Bausch and the Tanztheater" at the Art and Exhibition Hall in Bonn, Germany till July 24, 2016 and at art museum Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin, Germany from September 15, 2016-January 9, 2017.

The article announces the awarding of the Deutscher Tanzpreis dance award to orthopedic professionals and dance medicine experts Eileen M. Wanke, Liane Simmel, and Elisabeth Exner-Grave for their publicization of resources on the prevention of dancers' wounds and injuries. The alleged importance of educating dancers, dance teachers, and choreographers about the prevention of dance injuries is emphasized.

The article previews Der grüne Tisch, a dance piece by choreographer Martin Schläpfer at Rahmen des Ballettabends in Würzburg, Germany from March 20, 2016.

The article presents a review of a performance at the Grazer Oper theater in Graz, Austria of the ballet production "Der Liebe Schlaf" choreographed by Jörg Weinöhl and starring Bruna Diniz Afonso and Simon van Heddegem to be performed again in Graz on November 26, 28, and 29, 2015, December 26, 2015, and January 3, 2016.

The article presents a profile of German dancer Gisela Peters-Rohse and discusses the role of the dance collection of her husband dancer Kurt Peters in the establishment of the Cologne, Germany dance archive Kölner Tanzarchiv. Biographical information on Peters is offered, the couple's meeting is reviewed, and the Peters' collection of dance postage stamps, posters, and photographs by Gert Weigelt is described.

The article presents an interview with choreographer Mats Ek on his retirement. Topics of conversation included Ek's history of work with the Deutsche Oper am Rhein theater in Düsseldorf, Germany, Ek's role in a performance of the dance production "Giselle", and the influence of choreographer Erich Walter on Riggins.

The article presents an interview with the head of the Ballett am Rhein dance company Martin Schläpfer and chorterographer Hans van Manen dance production "Alltag". Topics of conversation included the duo's selection of baroque music for their piece, the collaboration of the two men, and the portrayals of psychological elements in ballet.

An interview with ballet dancer Louise Lecavalier is presented. The main focus of the interview was the ballet production "So blue", choreographed by Lecavalier with the help of choreographers Benoît Lachambre and Èdouard Lock, its philosophy and connection to the idea of a soul, as well as the influence of musician David Bowie. Other topics mentioned include African dance, Lecavalier´s dancing career, and the movement in ballet.

The article reviews the ballet "Holiday on Ice," by Robert Binet, Natalia Horecna and Remus Sucheana, running in Dusseldorf, Germany, on January 5, 2019.

The article reviews the dance performance "Schwanensee," choreographed by Ben Van Cauwenbergh at the Aalto-Theater in Essen, Germany from June 2-21, 2018.

The article reviews the performance at the Kortrijk theater in Buda, Hungary of the dance production "In Many Hands" choreographed by Kate McIntosh to be performed again in Buda on February 16-18, 2017, the Black Box Theater in Oslo, Norway on March 10 and 11, 2017, and at the Kaitheater theater in Brussels, Belgium on March 31 and April 1, 2017.

The article announces the appointment of Martin Schläpfer as director of the Wiener Staatsballett.

The article reviews the dance performance "B.35," choreographed by Ben J. Riepe and Ohad Naharin at the Opernhaus Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany from June 13, 2018.

The article announces that the Deutscher Tanzpreis award has been received by ballet dancer Martin Puttke.

An interview with film director Annette von Wangenheim is presented. When asked about her experience of making a film with choreographer Martin Schläpfer, she says that Schläpfer is an aesthetic, quiet, and cooperating person. Referring to her documentary film on dance, Von Wangenheim says that very less number of people are interested in dance documentaries. She also talks about independent film production companies, and German regional television channels.

The article presents work profile of dancer Sophie Killer, and discusses her solo performance "Einer tanzt aus der Reihe," and awards she has received.

The article reports on dance education at Folkwang University of Arts in Essen, Germany. Topics discussed include the views of professor Stephan Brinkmann presented at the public symposium, "New, bold format about the Education;" future direction of the Board of the Institute of Contemporary Dance (IZT) at the University; and inclusion of dance archive in the dance education curriculum.

The article reviews a performance of dance "Gola," choreographed by Reut Shemesh at the TanzFaktur in Cologne, Germany on October 7, 2017.

The article presents information on dancer and pianist Marcus Pei of the Ballett am Rhein theater in Düsseldorf and Duisburg, Germany.

The article reviews a performance of the opera "Petite messe solennelle," composed by Gioachino Rossini and choreographed by Martin Schläpfer at the Opernhaus in Düsseldorf, Germany from July 6-15, 2017.

The article discusses miscellaneous topics related to dancer Barbara Mettler including her career as a dancer, foundation of dance company Creative Dance in Amerika and improvisation of dance.

The article mentions the anniversary of Folkwang University of the Arts, which has been working from 90 years.

The article reviews a performance in Bangalore, India of the dance production "La Suite" composed by and starring Fabien Prioville to be performed again in Bangalore at the Attakkalari Biennal India biennial festival.

The article announces the departure of director of the Theater Hagen theater in Hagen, Germany Ricardo Fernando and Fernando's transfer to the Ballett Augsburg ballet company in Augsburg, Germany.

The article reviews the theater "Hiding Piece," by choreographer Hannah Hofmann and Sven Lindholm at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt, Germany from December 17-18, 2016.

The article reviews theater "Invisible Wires," by choreographer Julio Cesar Iglesias Ungo at the Fabrik Heeder theater in Krefeld, Germany on November 22, 2016 and at the Theater im Pumpenhaus in Münster, Germany on February 11, 2017.

The article presents an interview with dance teacher Monica Gillette on teaching dance. Other topics of discussion include Gillette's depiction of Parkinson's disease in her dance choreography, her work with Parkinson's disease patients, and the alleged benefits to choreographers of working with Parkinson's disease patients.

The article reviews a performance at the Theater Krefeld/Mönchengladbach theater in Krefeld, Germany of the dance production "Rhapsodie und Rhumba" choreographed by Robert North to be performed again on June 15, 22, and 20, 2016.

The artile announces the appointment of Martin Schläpfer to the position of artistic director of the Ballett am Rhein ballet company as well as the appointment of Remus Şucheanǎ to the position of ballet director of the company.

The article reviews a performance in the Theater Münster theater in Münster, Germany of the dance production "Homo sacer/Sacre" choreographed by Hans Henning Paar to be performed again in Münster on March 1, 5, 11, 16, and 28, 2016.

The article reviews a dance performance choreographed by Samir Akika and performed by Nanako Oizumi and Frederik Rohn, which is an adaptation of Milos Forman's film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."