“The physicality is impossibly apt, virtuosic yet necessary, at times affirming our assumptions, at other times denying us, surprising us, dismantling us — so much movement and yet all meaningful.”

  • Sasha Amaya writing on ‘The Statement’ from Crystal Pite and Jonathan Young performed by NDT 1


Mission

I write on and discuss dance in a variety of critical and public-engaging formats. I collaborate with artists, festivals, and publications to create a relationship through spoken and written words between dance and its audiences.

 

Services

Reviews & Critical Writing

Short-Format Responses

Interviews

Cooperations with Festivals

Dramaturgy

Facilitation of Events

Facilitation of Artist Talks

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Dramaturgy

 
 
 

I bring my knowledge of art history, dance history, contemporary artistic practice, politics, and writing into my dramaturgical work to support artists.

My own experience as a dancer and artist gives a breadth and sensitivity to my dramaturgical practice: from choreographic feedback on gesture, form, and movement to writing texts and hosting aritst talks.

I work with artists to observe and refine the dynamics within a work, between a work and its audience, and between a work and its larger cultural and political context. In doing so, I support the sharpening and framing of work for its expression to the public.

Archive of Writing

 
 
 

I have published over 60 texts on dance for various German and international publications. Listed below are a selection of articles in different formats.

Tanzschreiber Berlin: Review of Romeo & Juliet at the Staatsballett Berlin

Tanzschreiber Berlin: Review of Worn and Felt at the Sophiensaele from Zwoisy Mears-Clarke

Tanzschreiber Berlin: Review of On a Clear Day at Uferstudios from Milla Koistenen

Viereinhalb Saetze: Short-Form Responses to Miet Warlop and Nederlands Dans Theater

Stream X Tanzfabrik: Creative Critical Response to Open Spaces 2021

Booking

Please contact me for more information on fees and availability, or to collaborate on a partnership.

If you are interested in another format than those listed, I welcome you to write me with your questions.

sashaatwork (at) posteo (dot) net