Workshops und Masterclasses
Lots of opportunities to get involved!

The Theaterfestival once again offers a diverse workshop programme where you can get to know internationally renowned artists and their practice.

Masterclass
with dancers from Companhia de Danças

26.8. 11 am-1 pm / Reithalle Basel/ Participation free of charge

This masterclass aims to discover new ways of expression through movement and to stimulate the creative potential of each participant. Through exercises and guided improvisations we will develop the special kind of movement and expression that each person carries in their body.

For:
Dancers, choreographers, performers and other artists with connections to the language of dance.

Duration:
2 hours

Registration until 21.8. to: birrer@theaterfestival.ch
Places are limited, therefore: first come first served

Parkour – Workshop
with the traceurs of the World Parkour Family

28.8. 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm/ Kasernenareal Basel / Participation free of charge

Parkour is about strength, precision, technique, balance and overcoming obstacles and limits. Last but not least, it is also a creative confrontation with one's own environment. In this workshop, learn more about the origins and lifestyle of parkour and practise the basic techniques of this still young sport. Discover the barracks area and the neighbouring urban space from a new perspective and in a playful way.

For:
All interested, suitable for beginners and advanced learners

Duration:
2 hours

Registration until 21.8. to: birrer@theaterfestival.ch
Places are limited, therefore: first come first served

DJ Workshop
with Leila Moon

2.9. 5.30 pm - 8:30 pm / Rossstall I, Kaserne Basel / Participation free of charge

For all those who have always wanted to stand behind the DJ booth themselves! In this workshop, DJ Leila Moon will teach you the basics of DJing. You will learn how the most important programmes, controllers and mixers work and you can exchange ideas with other participants. Whether you just want to try it out or deepen your knowledge - the next party is coming soon!

Für:
All interested, no previous knowledge necessary

Duration:
3 hours

Registration until 28.8: birrer@theaterfestival.ch
Places are limited, therefore: first come first served.

Masterclass - aerial acrobatics, contortion and research
with Marco Motta

3.9. 10-13h / La Coupole, Saint Louis / Participation free of charge

In this workshop, the Brazilian contortion artist Marco Motta shows how one can ignore prevailing aesthetic restrictions in the air and on the ground and work from one's own body. With the help of air belts and alternative body techniques, we will try out letting go together. Special attention is given to preparation, warming up and strengthening the shoulders to prevent injury. In addition, flexibility to the front and back is worked on, with a focus on the pelvis and knees. Finally, breakdance concepts are worked with to encourage individual practice and to develop one's own style on the apparatus or on the floor.

For:
Open to anyone who already has some body awareness and a basis for physical work (not necessarily advanced). Experience in dance and/or acrobatics is an advantage.

Duration:
3 hours

Material:
Comfortable clothes, towel, water bottle, mat

Registration until 28.8: birrer@theaterfestival.ch
Places are limited, therefore: first come first served