Performance at Munsterplatz

Come and see my latest creation for the Basel Mission at a beautiful open air stage in Munsterplatz!!! The theme of the festival is hope... So I took the same theme to inspire a quirky piece with two dancers and two musicians.

From 8 to 14 June 2015 Mission celebrates 21 birthday of its Basel Mission with guests and contributions from four continents. The highlight of the anniversary week is a major international festival on Sunday, June 14 at the Münsterplatz in Basel. A varied program with music, market stalls, culinary delights and a child-friendly program to make the festival an experience for the whole family.

Duets on a Theme of Hope 

Choreography by

Armando Braswell

Dancers:

Camille Auble

Jeremy Nedd

Musicans:

Bruno Raco, piano

Stefan Buga ,Violin

Kostume

Jessica Kube

 

June 14, 2015
Münsterplatz Basel

ballet flyer

For more information on the celebration and the full program, please go HERE


Premiere at world Expo in Milan 2015

My new piece "Excuse" premiered at the Swiss Pavilion in Milan World Expo! What a great opportunity! They rocked it!!!! :)

 

In EXCUSÉ, the choreographer Armando Braswell draws his inspiration from his Swiss environment and transforms it into dancing motion. Featuring eight students from the professional class of the Ballettschule Theater Basel.

 

Swiss pavilion stage

From 22-23.May.2015

 

 

News from the Balletschule:

http://ballettschuletheaterbasel.org/D-news-stories.html

 

News from the Swiss Pavilion:

http://www.padiglionesvizzero.ch/en/event/ballettschule-theater-basel-5/

 

News from Basel Stadt:

http://www.bs.ch/news/2015-05-22-mm-63287.html

 

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#expomilano2015 #ballettschuletheaterbasel #swisspavillion

A video posted by Armando Braswell (@ajbwell) on


Armando gives a TED Talk!

In a surprising twist, I am so excited to announce that I will participating in TED X Basel 2015! My topic "See more for yourself" is very close to my heart... I feel so honored to be a part of such a great event. Don't miss it!

This years talks will be held at the Basel natural history museum on May 9th 2015. For more information please check out:

www.tedxbasel.com

 

Ticket applications are now open!! Apply for your ticket today at https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/tedxbasel-2015

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Of course I would love it if you all could come out and show your support! Did I mention how excited I am? :)


Interviewenlair.com is here!

INTERVIEWENLAIR.COM is finally published with major improvements including:

The SHOP - Where you can purchase cool merchandise and show your support for Interview En L'air. Including T-shirts by American Apparel!

EASY Navigation - Now you can go straight to the interviews you want to see with sections such as dancers, photography, music, choreographers and many more.

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MANY other improvements also! Click on the image below or visit www.interviewenlair.com

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real talk with armando braswell

Real Talk is here!

My Column Real Talk with Armando Braswell is LIVE!!! I am sooo happy :)

Get your issue of DANCE FOR YOU magazine and tell me what you think!

My favorite answer from Lydia Bustinduy:

on dancing with someone you don't get along with...

Dancing with someone you do not get along with is, forgive my comparison, like wearing an uncomfortable shirt. After wearing it for a while, one gets used to it and maybe it even becomes one of your favorite shirts.

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New commission for BTB

Great news!

Soon I start work on a new choreography for Ballettschule Theater Basel. It is a commissioned work & will be premiered in Milan, Italy at the World Expo in the Swiss Pavilion on May 22nd & 23rd. I cant wait to get started!
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.bennett.5/posts/1001231869894072?pnref=story

 


Armando featured in the Basler Zeitung Newspaper

What a nice surprise!

An English translation is below.

https://www.facebook.com/armando.braswell/activity/613891380380

A Rough English translation:

 

From New York City to Basel

Armando Braswell dances his third season at the Theater Basel - and is excited about the new home.
His kids will love the Zolli. And the Autumn Fair, the many treats - or ride on the carousel. The proximity of the Rhine. And the playgrounds in the park. If Armando Braswell sees his two sons Noah and Gabe grow up in Basel, carefree and safe, he is grateful. For he himself had a difficult childhood, had to fight through bite zweitweise. The dancers grew up in the major American metropolis of New York. When he was 9 years old, he lost his biological mother, Armando and his twin sister came to adoptive parents. His "new" mother took care of ten children, she was overwhelmed financially, what the children were feeling. Eventually, the house burned down, there was Braswell 16. "I've decided to move out and continue to stand on their own two feet." He stayed with friends on the floor, on the couch, sometimes in hallways. During this time he danced a lot, several hours a day, cut on his technique. "For two years, the dancing everything for me, it gave me confidence and new courage to face life," says the Americans. At 18, he danced at the Juilliard School, one of the most respected and recognized music conservatories in the world. Only twelve men are taken annually, Braswell did not make it on the first try. A year later, he convinced the strict jury - and was able to resume the study: "The four years were incredibly intense, and hard. More than once I wanted to stop. It is constantly compared with others is never good enough. I was mentally to my limits, "he says. A teacher believed in his talent and finally persuaded him to quit the study. "I'm the first one in our family who managed a degree. This fills me with pride. "

First Munich, then Stuttgart

Two weeks later, he left with his wife Lisa, who he has known since college, New York to audition in Munich. He managed thanks to the recommendation of a friend at the Theater am Gärtnerplatz, danced there for one year. Then, as the artistic director joined the couple Braswell moved on to Stuttgart. He was one of the founding members of the dance ensemble "Gauthier Dance". For five years he remained in Stuttgart. He repeatedly asked about Basel, "the ballet has an excellent international reputation." In 2012, he was able to convince the ballet director Richard Wherlock the audition and got a permanent contract in ballet ensemble. That was 2012. Today, the American and lives with his family in width district, directly on the Rhine - and is excited about the city. "Basel is alive, provides day and night cultural events. I find here everything I need to live, "says one, who grew up in the big city of New York. The dancer shakes his head: "New York is not as glamorous as many believe. Only those who have money, you can live without worries. Without it can also be very hard. "That's why Braswell sees his future here in a European city like Basel. They offer better prospects for his children who already speak German.

Lisa's Cupcakes

His wife Lisa wants to establish its own foothold here, she bakes cupcakes Armando Braswell must test every day. "As a dancer I train enough to I can afford it," he says with a wink. He is aware that he is one with 31 already for the older iron. "I dance as long as I can dance," he says on his future plans addressed. His own blog - "L'interview de l'air", which he feeds every two weeks with a new artist portrait, have awakened another passion in him to take those for writing, journalism foot, would thus be an option for him: "What I learned as a teenager in New York: There's always a new chance at life. You just have to believe in it. "


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Die Liebe kann tanzen

Come see Ballett Basel in "Die Liebe kann tanzen" a new evening length by amazing German choreographer, Stephan Thoss.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Stephan Thoss. He is a true artist. His passion is incredible. He pushed us to new heights. The company looks beautiful.

From the review:

 "Verstärkt wird das Augenmerk dabei auf den amerikanischen Ausnahmetänzer Armando Braswell gelenkt, der erneut sprunggewaltig, athletisch-ausdrucksstark sämtliche Register seiner Kunst zieht.

" ENGLISH:"Special attention is given to the exceptional dancer Armando Braswell. A tremendous jumper, athletic and expressive, he pulls out all the stops of his art again."

Read the full review here: http://www.der-neue-merker.eu/baseltheater-basel-die-liebe-kann-tanzen-urauffuehrung

 

Please visit the Theater Basel website for more information including beautiful photos! .Info on the production and ticket information here.

More info on Mr. Thoss here


"Real Talk" with Armando Braswell

A new interview series in collaboration with Dance For You magazine.

When someone is being interviewed, they always put their best face forward. "Real Talk" is designed to help young dancers and professionals by providing them with the whole truth about the problems faced by artists...on stage and off.

You will see topics like:

Common mistakes made at auditions

"Outside of dance" treatments

Weird rituals before class or a show

Dancing with someone you don't get along with

Being 2nd cast or a cover

Relationships at work

Dancing with pain

and MANY more.

Check it out starting in January in Dance For You Magazine!!!

Are there any questions you would like to see?

 


Alumni Profile with Armando Braswell

Alumni Profile: An interview with Armando Braswell (B.F.A. '06, dance)

It is an honor to be featured. Nice to answer questions for once!

Check it out guys: http://www.juilliard.edu/alumni-profile-armando-braswell-bfa-06-dance

 

Here is a small bit:

Currently, I am a soloist with the Ballet Basel in Switzerland and creator of Interview En L'air, a new online artists interview series. On a typical work day, I wake up at around 7:30 a.m. My two young sons make sure of that. The mornings can be stressful when the kids are on their way to school, but let's just say I've grown to love the chaos... READ MORE

 

Main Photo by: © 2014 The Juilliard School


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Dance Talks - Ballett Basel

Dance Talks is the NEW program at the Basel Ballett. If you are in Basel, Come and see us dance!

For more info click here: Dance Talks

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=855340624476139&id=132280856782123

#POSTERSIGHTINGSERIES

If you see a poster around Basel, take a picture, post it with this hashtag.


 

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HEART - A Kinetic Sculpture... in Basel!!!

After a great run in Stuttgart, I am very happy to announce that we will be showing our Installation (actually a kinetic sculpture) HEART in Basel! If you are in town, don't miss it!

heart in basel

SATURDAY  September 27th 2014 - 14:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY September 28th 2014 - 14:00 - 18:00

Artworks Liestal Gallery

Gerberstrasse 11

4410 Liestal - Switzerland

www.artworks-liestal.ch


HEART - A Kinetic Sculpture by Armando Braswell, Joachim Manuel Riederer, KNNCHT-prod. and Permi Jhooti.

For HEART to function, one viewer must offer their own. Exposure of the often hidden relationship between viewer and performer reminds us that, as in life, we are affecting the experience of those around us, however we choose to engage or disengage. Passivity is not an option.

Joachim Reiderer

www.permijhooti.com/motive-emotive/

www.knncht-prod.de

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=856465704363631&id=132280856782123


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"Pas- varotti"@ Kulturrevier Harz e.V.

"Pas- varotti" in open air!!!

August 23rd 2014

@ The Kulturrevier Harz e.V.
Tanner Schulstr. 2
38875 Oberharz am Brocken

Benneckenstein Wald Buhne

Germany

 

Here you can find Program Information on the festival website 

Here is more information about the festival: kulturrevier-harz.de

Here is more information on the piece PAS-VAROTTI:

http://www.armandobraswell.com/pas-varotti-premiere-at-noverre-society/

 

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Heart @ Outer Rim Stuttgart e.V.

Armando Braswell, Joachim Riederer, Philip Kannicht and Dr. Permi Jhooti present their interactive Video and Sound Installation "HEART" in Stuttgart.

July 26. + 27 at 8pm (Free entry)

@ Outer Rim Stuttgart e.V. // Bebelstraße 70 // 70193 Stuttgart.

Heart is an interactive video and sound installation by Armando Braswell, Joachim Riederer, Philip Kannicht and Dr. Permi Jhooti.

"For HEART to function, one viewer must offer thier own. Exposure of the often hidden relationship between viewer and performer reminds us that, as in life, we are affecting the experience of those around us, however we choose to engage or disengage. Passivity is not an option."

 

Facebook-Event: www.facebook.com/events/ 1428694124080227

Event listing on the Outer Rim-Blog: http://www.kunst-im-club.de/ 2014/07/heart-26-27-july-2014- outer-rim.html

 


The Artists - Die Künstler


 

ARMANDO BRASWELL

Armando Braswell is a dancer and choreographer from New York City. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School. Armando has danced with Ballet Theater Munich, Gauthier Dance Stuttgart, and is currently a Soloist with Ballet Basel in Switzerland. As a guest artist, Armando has performed at galas and dance festivals world wide. Aside from his dance career Armando's choreographic creations have been featured in theaters and on stages and throughout Europe. Armando has also choreographed for television including So You Think You Can Dance in Ukraine and a music video for Eliane Müller, the winner of the popular show "Switzerland's Got Talent". With his creative team, Armando has created various collaborative art pieces such as On The Run, Pacemaker//Emotion, and Heart. Armando is also the creator and writer of Interview En L'air, a online interview series featuring todays great artists.

Read more at www.armandobraswell.com

JOACHIM RIEDERER

Joachim Manuel Riederer is a photographer born in Germany. During his photography study at the Lette Verein in Berlin, where he graduated in 2008, he started a series of dancers within several ballet companies worldwide. Very quickly dance became the main direction in his artistic work. Now he collaborates with choreographers and intermedia artists to create interactive video installations. Besides dance Joachim's photography always stayed bonden with his homeland for which he recently received the Hilde Frey award.

Read more at www.joachim-riederer.de

PHILIP KANNICHT

Philip Kannicht is a composer and sound-engineer from Stuttgart, Germany.
After studying drums and percussion-instruments at an early age, he graduated in 2006 as an sound-engineer.

Philip works with many different musicians, producers and choreographers, which has led to musical-creations for contemporary dance productions, installations, exhibitions, and numerous music productions and recordings of various genres.

Known for his attention to detail, Philip has also worked very closely with artists like choreographer Armando Braswell or producer Portformat, and is currently in high demand for music production, mixing and recording at an international scale.

Philip is currently an audio-engineer at the Theaterhaus Stuttgart. As of 2011, he is the artistic and technical director of the Outer Rim Stuttgart arts events.

Read more at www.knncht-prod.de

DR. PERMI JHOOTI

Dr Permi Jhooti is a senior researcher in Cardiac and Neuro MRI, based in Basel and collaborating as a consultant with several institutions in London and across Europe. She specializes in the use of artistic biofeedback methods and has patented several techniques for the reduction of respiratory artefacts in Cardiac MRI. With a long interest in the intersection of art, technology and science, she also works as an interactive media artist in Basel with theater, dance and installation video art.

She was the first professional British Asian Footballer in the UK (male of female) as well as the winner of the Inspiration Award at the first ever Asian Football Awards held in 2012 at Wembley; she received an award from Prince William and the FA at Buckingham Palace in 2013. Previously a FIFA ambassador, she now works with Second Sight Charity in India. She is also a motivational speaker and DJs in Basel as part of the duo Les Femmes Excentriques.


 

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“Pas-varotti” premiere at Noverre Society

I am happy to announce that I will be presenting a new duet called "Pas-varotti" at the Noverre Society Evening. Amazing set + good music +great dancers = a good show!!!!!Get your tickets, they go fast!

July 17, 18 @ 19:30 - Premiere at The Stuttgart Schauspielhaus.

Pas-varotti

by Armando Braswell
The man, The music, The life. A tribute to Pavarotti in three sections.

Music by Luciano Pavarotti Arrangement and Mix by Philip Kannicht Dancers: Jorge Garcia Perez and Armando Braswell Set design by Fabio Masini - A brilliant set! This is our first collaboration. Costume by  Marianne Illig


 

Review Stuttgarter Nachrichten:

http://m.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.noverre-gesellschaft-stuttgart-wer-macht-sein-ding.7b9f2a8d-1a97-4f7b-89dd-3b49e1a2e69f.html

Review Online Merker:

http://www.der-neue-merker.eu/stuttgart-schauspielhaus-junge-choreographen-mit-erfreulich-viel-humor


 

 My second creation with the FABULOUS Jorge Garcia Perez!!! I am lucky to have him :) !

Here is the master at work


MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK BERLIN

RIANI || RUNWAY @ MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK BERLIN

JULY 8, 2014 // 18:00 - 18:30

I am performing in Berlin! A runway show: Designer Ulrich Schulte found his love for fashion early in his life and spent his pre-study time in London to gain experiences in tailoring. Later, he studied fashion design at the FH Hannover. Since 2008, Ulrich Schulte works as Head Designer for RIANI and describes his work there as his big love. The designer identifies the label’s style as eclectic - “The RIANI woman’s life is too versatile for her to be happy with only one style.”

http://www.riani.de/


 


Fore more info check out the Fashion Week Website // http://mbfashionweek.com/berlin
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin

Erika-Heß-Eisstadion | Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin
Müllerstraße 185, 13353 Berlin


Happy Birthday Interview En L'air!

One year ago today I published my first Interview. I am humbled by this whole experience. I am so happy and proud of we have made... And I am just getting started!


THANK YOU to all of the artists who believed enough in this to participate.


Larry Rhodes
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Frank Henne - Webmaster

Roger Jeffrey

Lisa Braswell

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Birthdays gifts from other artists....


 

Lydia Caruso

 

A Italian writer/poet/dancer - An original poem for Interview En L' air's birthday - in the original Italian. An English translation offered below. 8 seconds of silence is before the poem.

A poem for Interview En L'air by Lydia Caruso spoken by Spoken by Cristiana Sciabordi. by Armando Braswell on Mixcloud

 

English translation

“Inspiration comes of working everyday” - Baudelaire. When you want to make art, any kind of art, first of all, you don’t need inspiration; you need to work. Spend hours, days, maybe years? And suddenly, during this process, INSPIRATION finally will come, like a bright light in your mind. With the inspiration, CURIOSITY will appear. As the curiosity to have a free access into the artist life and asking why? When? How? Knowing interesting details of their carrier, find things in common between theirs life and yours. Simples details, but also advices basing on the experience. Armando Braswell, the creator of “Interview en l’air”, he had both, inspiration and curiosity, but the power of his project is the trust and the sincerity of the artists he choose for it. TRUST which is not so easy to give; you are letting the custody of little parts of your life... remembers, stories, anecdotes, into the care of another person who will share it with the world. And SINCERITY, I can only say extraordinary in our time. Well, in “Interview en l’air", I could clearly perceive it. Finally, the result of all that is an agreeable INTERCHANGE. And is pleasant to see growing a project which is not based on money, but as I said before, in inspiration, curiosity, trust and sincerity. Only in exchange of not more than a hundred words shared with people. This is the reason why “Interview en l’air” has to keep on growing. Let us the enjoyment to know artists as they really are, taking off the mask and showing themselves. Like on stage, but with no lights, no decor, no movements or acting; only few white letters on a black background. Happy birthday “Interview en l’air”!! Hope to keep reading it in the years to come.

Thank you Lydia!!!!!

 


 

DOvecaKE

 

My friends know I love a good beat... here is an original mix from my homey DOvecaKE. Made for Interview En L'air's birthday! It is HOT!!!

 

1 yr Anniversary Interview En L'air Sunshine Celebration Mix by Dovecake on Mixcloud

 


 

Valentina Bischoff

 

An original drawing from Basel based artist. With interview En L'air as the inspiration. Kind of looks like the tattoo on my arm!?

 

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SWEETS by Lisa

 

No birthday is compete without a cake. And I have have the best cake!!! Lisa you have really nailed this design!

 

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Luca Tanzworkshop in Stuttgart

I am teaching at the LUCA Tanzworkshops!!!

July 26th and 27th 2014 in Stuttgart.

 

Probebühne des Theaterhauses Stuttgart

Löwentorstr. 66-70 Gebäude 6a+6,

Löwentorbogen, 70376 Stuttgart

 

Preise:
Einzelbelegung pro Person: 30,00 € / Kurs (1 Kurs = 90 min)
Einzelbelegung pro Person: 40,00 € / Kurs (1 Kurs = 120 min)
Paket (Nur für 90 Minutenkurse gültig! ) 10% Rabatt auf den regulären Einzelkurspreis (pro Person): Ein Paket bildet sich bei einer Buchung von 4 Kursen. Kurse sind NICHT übertragbar)

Samstag

Kurs 3: 14:00-15:30 Uhr Modern Jazz (A/M)

Kurs 5: 17:30-19:00 Uhr Modern Jazz (M/F)

Sonntag

Kurs 8: 14:00-15:30 Uhr Modern Jazz (A/M)

Kurs10: 17:30-19:00 Uhr Modern Jazz (M/F)
A= Anfänger, M= Mittelstufe, F= Fortgeschrittene/Profis

 

Hier gehts zur Workshop Anmeldung >>

For more information or to register for classes, please go here >>


"Divertissement" a new duet by Armando Braswell


DIVERTISSEMENT (10min)
Pronunciation: /dɪˈvəːtɪsmənt, ˌdiːvɛːˈtiːsmɒ̃/
A short performance, typically a ballet, that is presented as an interlude in an opera or play. A diversion; an amusement.

 

Divertissement is my new piece for the DanceLab 6 program at Theater Basel. It is a quirky Pas de duex about distraction with great music!

 

Choreography: Armando Braswell
Interactive Visuals: Permi Jhooti, Tabea Rothfuchs
Costume: Raquel Rey Ramos
Music: Time Trouble, Max Richter, Dean Martin, Nancy Sinatra, Raylo and his Dawgs,
Arrangement and mix: Philip Kannicht

 

Dancers: Andrea Tortosa Vidal and Jorge Garcia

 

Performance Dates:

06.06.2014 -Fri 20.00 h Premiere

14.06.2014 - Sat 20.00 h

18.06.2014 - Wed 20.00 h

21.06.2014 - Sat 20.00 h

26.06.2014 - Thu 20.00 h

29.06.2014 - Sun 19.00 h - Final

For more information, check out the Theater Basel Website

 

Rehearsal photos from Amanda Hilfer

A sample of what is to come...


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Armando as Blaubart

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For those interested, I will be dancing the main role of "Bluebeard" in "Blaubarts Geheimnis" (Bluebeard's Secret) by Stephan Thoss at Theater Basel on the following dates only:

April - 2 - 4

 

May - 5 - 18 - 26 - 29

 

June - 7 - 10 - 12 - 17 - 23* - 28

If you were ever thinking, I should see Armando dance in Basel... Now is the time!!!

More info on the production here: Blaubarts Geheimnis It is a good show! Come see for yourself...

 

*The 23rd is my birthday and my partner's (Judith) birthday also!!!!


Teaching at Tanz Frankfurt

Come Join me for two days of DANCE!!!

More info on the Tanz Frankfurt website : tanz-frankfurt.info

Here is a description of my class:

Armando Braswell class description from Armando Braswell on Vimeo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmlflru9VQg

 

 

Hope to see you there!


Dance and Music Gala 4

My new piece, "Housed", premiered at the Dance and Music Gala 4 in Theaterhaus Stuttgart. It was a success! Check out the photos and critics!

Photos by Regina Brocke.


UPDATE: Heart. An interactive video and sound installation

A photo gallery of photos from the premiere of our knetic sculpture in at the Kunst im Klub Festival 2013 in Stuttgart.

Heart. An interactive video and sound installation by Armando Braswell, Joachim Riederer, Philip Kannicht and Dr. Permi Jhooti.

For Heart to function, one viewer must offer their own. Exposure of the often hidden relationship between viewer and performer reminds us that, as in life, we are affecting the experience of those around us, however we choose to engage or disengage. Passivity is not an option.

Premiered @ the Kunst im Club Festival in Stuttgart, Germany.


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Childrens workshop in Zug!

Richard Wherlock and I taught two days of workshops before our performance in Zug. I had a great time teaching these kids to move! They were a great, focused group. I was shocked to see that we also had a lot of boys there! I started to dance in a program similar to this one. I think it is a great thing especially at that age. Great work guys!!! check out the slide show above.


Tanz Workshop in Luzern

Come and Dance with me!

Modern Jazz workshop - Friday, December 27, 2013 / 8 - 9:30 @ crql Luzern. Read more


On stage in Stuttgart! "Housed" Premiere

It has been over a year since I have been back in Stuttgart. The time has come! Don't miss the premiere of my new piece entitled "Housed" at the Dance & Music 4 Gala. A charity event for the benefit of the Olgäle Foundation for sick children.(Olgäle Stiftung für das kranke Kind e.V.) It will be nice to dance on that stage again!Read more


Eliane Müller Music Video

Eliane Müller is season two's winner of the popular television show "Die grössten Schweizer Talente" Which is the Swiss version of the British casting show, "Britain's Got Talent".

I was lucky enough to choreograph and dance in the video!Read more


Joachim Reiderer

Heart. a new interactive video and sound installation.

Heart.

An interactive video and sound installation

The team:
Armando Braswell
Joachim Riederer
Philip Kannicht
Dr. Permi Jhooti

For Heart to function, one viewer must offer their own. Exposure of the often hidden relationship between viewer and performer reminds us that, as in life, we are affecting the experience of those around us, however we choose to engage or disengage. Passivity is not an option.

 

Premiered @ the Kunst im Club Festival in Stuttgart, Germany.
July 5 - 7 2013 @ Club Zollamt.

More info:

www.kunst-im-club.de

Artist
www.joachim-riederer.de

www.knncht-prod.de

Event information

Program,infos & Updates

Facebook-Event

Tickets: www.club-zollamt.de/vvk

KULTURINSEL Stuttgart.

Photo: © Joachim M. Riederer

 


Armando performs on SYTYCD Ukraine

A solo performance

My latest appearance on SYTYCD Ukraine. This time as a dancer...  I choreographed this piece just for the show. My 5th premiere in Ukraine. The music is Nat King Cole singing " Nature Boy". It was a cool experience... the cameras moving around you... next time I create, I will think differently... very inspiring.


Frederik Grötschel

Pacemaker//Emotion a - kinetic video and sound-installation

A different type of creation

PACEMAKER // EMOTION - kinetic video and sound installation with Joachim M. Riederer, Armando Braswell and Phillip Kannicht.

Last summer my friends and I was created a kinetic video and sound installation @ KUNST IM CLUB on August 3rd and 4th 2012 in Stuttgart. This has always been a dream of mine... It was a great success!

New version

Look out for an improved version this year at the the 2013 Kunst im Klub Festival. We are going more for "Kinetic Sculpture". Lots of exciting changes. The piece is evolving.

The Team / Collaborators

www.joachim-riederer.de

www.kunst-im-club.de

www.knncht-prod.de


Ismael Lorenzo

First season at the Basel Ballet begins

My new job in Basel , Switzerland with the Basel Ballet. check out more info here ...

THEATER WEBSITE
BALLET GUILD
Photos by Ismael Lorenzo

Joachim Riederer

Joachim Riederer "Dancer Portraits"