"It is only on stage that I can express certain things.
What I am looking for, what I am feeling, what it represents to me,
I believe there is nothing that can describe it." Pina Bausch
What I am looking for, what I am feeling, what it represents to me,
I believe there is nothing that can describe it." Pina Bausch
Guidance and career transition
“Artistic work is conceived as the model for work that is not alienating
and through which the subject reaches fruition in the fullness of his freedom
by expressing the forces that make up the essence of his humanity.” Pierre-Michel Menger
and through which the subject reaches fruition in the fullness of his freedom
by expressing the forces that make up the essence of his humanity.” Pierre-Michel Menger
Professional dancers have neither a trainer, nor do they have a manager.
They alone are in charge of their careers.
They alone are in charge of their careers.
“The professional regime is one where you work to earn your keep,
whereas the vocational regime is one where you earn money
in order to be able to freely exercise your need to create.” Nathalie Heinich
whereas the vocational regime is one where you earn money
in order to be able to freely exercise your need to create.” Nathalie Heinich
On average, a dancer’s performance career lasts 15 years.
Dance is a profession that requires demanding training and a vocation
that involves the whole being, which is driven by an intimate necessity.
that involves the whole being, which is driven by an intimate necessity.
OUR PARTNERSThe TPD works closely together with the following professional associations and cultural organisations:
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