Germany

Sophia Neises

Sophia Neises

Artist

Sophia Neises is a choreographer, dramaturg, performer and theatre educator from Germany. In 2019, as a visually impaired artist she began an intense exploration around audio description as an art form, as well as ‘non-visual dance’ and its influence on the relationship between performer and audience. She has also collaborated with Jess Curtis/Gravity in Berlin and San Francisco for the performance (In)Visible exploring dance for non-sighted audiences, and with Zwoisy Mears-Clarke.

Europe Beyond Access presents ‘Learning Disabled Leaders in Theatre and Dance’

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Find out how learning disabled leaders in theatre and dance are challenging perceptions of the creative potential of disabled artists and breaking the boundaries in the performing arts.

WELT OHNE UNS at Kampnagel


September 29 – October 2, 2021 Kampnagel Hamburg, Germany

Perel: Life (un)worthy of Life


October 8 – October 10, 2020 Kampnagel, Hamburg, Germany

Artist talk: Rose la Rose


February 25, 2021 Online

Film: The Importance of International Collaboration

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An enhanced transcript for visually impaired audiences is available at the bottom of the page.

Countries across Europe – including the UK – make an international commitment to presenting disabled dancers, performers, directors and choreographers on mainstream stages as part of Europe Beyond Access. This project, coordinated by British Council, demonstrates how transnational collaborations offers powerful benefits for artists, venues and the wider public. Disabled artists and industry leaders involved discuss how multi-country partnerships:

Germany


A selection of artist profiles, resources, and articles related to Canada’s Arts and Disability sector.

Kampnagel

Partner

Kampnagel is Germany’s largest production centre for contemporary performing arts. Its program is made up of international works of theatre, dance, performance and music as well as productions by Hamburg artists.

Dance, Politics, Disability & the Body

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In February 2019, more than 20 disabled dance practitioners from across Europe took part in the first artistic exchange lab of Europe Beyond Access.