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SONIa bartuccelli
Sonia Bartuccelli has loved and lived dance since her early childhood. From the ballet halls of classical academies, her path first took her to the renowned Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance in Munich. After graduating, she moved abroad, where she trained in various styles in the USA at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC and at The Edge and Millenium in LA, among others.
Today, Sonia is one of Germany's most versatile dancers, whose versatility ranges from classical ballet, jazz dance and contemporary to hip hop and commercial.
As a freelancer, she appeared on stage with national and international acts and artists (e.g. Cheryl Cole, David Garrett, Helene Fischer, Lou Bega, Udo Lindenberg, and many more) and worked in numerous productions in the corporate events sector (Breitling, BMW, Airbus, Porsche, Mercedes, VW and many more) and in TV shows (X-Factor, Let's Dance, ECHO, Dance Dance Dance, Golden Camera and many more). Tours with Helene Fischer, David Garrett or performances for the Flying Steps (Flying Bach) are just as much a part of her career as engagements at the Komische Oper Berlin (West Side Story) or the Wintergarten Variété and Stars in Concert.
In addition to her ongoing work as a dancer, Sonia takes great pleasure in passing on her passion and knowledge. In 2016, she launched the compact dance training program Advanced Dance Program. Regardless of the context, it is always a particularly important to her to enable her students to express emotions through movement and by applying the dance technique they have learnt.
Sonia is booked for pop acts, music videos, films, live and TV shows, theatre productions as well as circus and fashion events. Her work also includes international, exclusive galas, including Ritz Carlton (Bahrain), Fairmount Nile City Hotel (Cairo), Michalsky, Michelin, Breitling, Porsche, IAA Opening Show, Covestro, BMW, Vorwerk, Siemens and many more. More information can be found on her website.
courses
JAZZDANCE Level 2-3
Thursdays 18.30:20 p.m. - XNUMX p.m
JAZZ DANCE Level 3
Saturdays 14-15.30:XNUMX p.m
HIGH HEELS DANCE Level 2-3
Fridays -20 p.m. - 21.30 p.m
OUR TEACHERS LOOK FORWARD TO DANCE WITH YOU!
about
Rieko Okada
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Born in Tokyo, raised in Japan and also in the USA, where she trained at the San Francisco Ballet School, the School of American Ballet and the Palos Verdes Ballet. After training at the San Francisco Ballet School, she joined the Star Dancers Ballet in Tokyo from 2003 to 2007, where she danced works by Balanchine, Tuder, Sir Peter Right and Felix Ruckert, among others. As a freelance dancer she danced at the Biennale di Venezia, Arsenale Della Danza 2009 under the direction of Ismael Ivo. Based in Berlin since 2011, she has worked on various projects with dancers, musicians, photographers, painters and other artists. She also works as a Pilates trainer and completed her Peak Pilates training PPS1 in 2013.
COURSES
BALLET Level 1 -2
Tuesdays 17-18.15:XNUMX p.m
Patrick Sperl
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Patrick comes from Mannheim and started dancing there at the age of 7. He started in hip hop and later expanded his knowledge with jazz, modern, ballet and contemporary by training as a stage dancer, dance teacher and choreographer at Dance Professional Mannheim.
In addition to teaching, he has performed on stage in many different TV productions, e.g. for Mariah Carey in Shanghai, Germany's Next Topmodel, Got to Dance, etc.
After dancing for a year in New Zealand for Royal Family under the direction of Parris Goebel, he moved to Berlin in XNUMX and is keen to pass on his knowledge here.
In addition to teaching, he was on stage in many different TV productions, such as Mariah Carey in Shanghai, Germany's Next Top Model, Got to Dance, etc.
After dancing for a year in New Zealand for Royal Family under the direction of Parris Goebel, he moved to Berlin in 2019 and would like to pass on his knowledge here.
courses
CHOREOGRAPHY
Level 1-2
Mondays 18.30:19.45 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
CHOREOGRAPHY
Level 2-3
Mondays 20:21.30 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
Helen
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Helen Schmiedle started dancing at the age of 4 and gained knowledge of versatile dance styles by training in many places around the world. However, after years of training in both hip hop and commercial styles, she decided to deepen her roots in contemporary and classical dance styles by completing the training as a stage dancer at Balance1. Since graduating, Helen has had the privilege of working as a freelance performer with various artists and brands, including NIKE, LOEWE and Amazon Prime, as well as teaching workshops and classes. Her commercial class focuses primarily on performance training, such as working on choreography and character development to find the versatility in each performance character.
courses
COMMERCIAL HIP HOP Level 2-3
Wednesdays 18.30:19.45 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
Cristiana Casadio
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After a professional career as a rhythmic gymnast, Cristiana continued studying ballet and contemporary dance. She was selected as an intern at the Aterballetto Company under the direction of Mauro Bigonzetti and received several scholarships (e.g. at the “Merce Cunninghum Studio”, “Peridance Center” in New York). She joined Enzo Celli's “Botega” Dance Company (IT), JKTyl Theater Pilsen (CZ) and for nine years Balletto dell'Esperia (Turin, IT) directed by Paolo Mohovich, dancing leading roles. Cristiana has lived in Berlin since 2010 and takes part in various productions and projects as a dancer and choreographer. In 2018 she worked (as a dancer and choreographer) for the Berliner Ensemble in “People, Places and Things”. She works with several international artists from various disciplines and presents her own work in international theaters and festivals. In particular, her play “Tangram” was shortlisted for the “Total Theater Award” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, won first prize for performing arts at the “Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg” and toured in 18 different countries.
courses
CONTEMPORARY FLOORWORK Level 1-2
Tuesdays 18.30-19.45:XNUMX p.m
Aya
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Aya started classical ballet at the age of five and trained at the Conservatory of Dance in Japan until 2013. From 2013 to 2016 she studied classical ballet, contemporary dance and choreography at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London, where she completed her BA (Hons). Aya also took part in the Dance Certificate at Studio29 - House of Performing Arts to acquire further dance skills such as hip hop, high heels, commercial dance, jazz, contemporary fusion etc. She is currently working successfully as a freelance ballet and contemporary dancer for theater and film productions.
courses
Saturdays 12.30-14.00:XNUMX p.m
Nelody
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The conFUSION concept explores connections between and within different dance styles and cultures and draws inspiration from contemporary dance, hip hop and other dance styles and performance practices. The focus of the conFUSION concept is on each individual's unique dance style and the process of learning new tools related to movement, dance and performance. "We live in the age of 'cross-genre' and the inspiration we can draw from 'The Unknown' is endless." - Melodie Nelody is the creator of the conFUSION concept, her dance practice and philosophy. In the conFUSION course, Nelody leads the participants through exercises that introduce them to their perception of dance. The exercises, drills and routines she offers are based on various dance techniques (contemporary dance, hip hop, popping, etc.) and somatic practices. Participants can expand and deepen their perception of dance and ultimately create their own style and artistic identity. One of the most important parts of conFUSION classes and Nelody's work are the participants and all the different dance styles and cultures that come together. Nelody facilitates the space and together we play, exchange and discover new perspectives to understand dance and performance - and ourselves.
courses
ConFUSION Level 2
Tuesdays 20-21.30:XNUMX p.m
Valentina Sandler
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Valentina grew up in Berlin and started taking dance lessons in hip hop and jazz dance at the age of 15. In 2019 she completed the Pre Dance Program in Berlin and then the Advanced Dance Program - both at Studio29 - House of Performing Arts Berlin. After her dance training, she started having her first dance jobs. She was able to take part and be on stage in the musical Kudamm'56, for the German Film Prize or in the series 'PARA - We are King' Season 2. Valentina's focus in her hip hop class is on foundations, grooves and the basics of hip hop. Afterwards she teaches a choreography.
courses
HIP HOP levels 1-2
Wednesdays 20:21.30 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
Quincy Junior
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Quincy A. Junor (Brooklyn, New York), was born in Georgetown, Guyana and began his training under the guidance of his mentor Gloria E. Moylan. He is a graduate of FH LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (The Fame School) and holds a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. He attended the Brooklyn Music School, the Ailey School and the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School - all on full scholarships. Mr. Junor was awarded the Dr. Marvin & Carol Eiger Scholarship in Dance and is a Richard & Mica Hadar scholarship holder in dance. Mr. Junor became a choreographic assistant, dance captain and dancer for the choreographer Jeremy Wade for the rock-electro singer Peaches, for her musical and film production Peaches Does Herself at the HAU Hebbel am Ufer, dancer and dance captain for Peaches in her one- woman show Peaches Christ Superstar toured North America and Canada and appeared as a guest artist for Nature Theater of Oklahoma's Life & Time directed by Pavel Liska & Kelly Copper in collaboration with the Berliner Festspiele/Foreign Affairs & HAU Hebbel am Ufer. His TV appearances include the successful television series Babylon Berlin.
Mr. Junor became a choreographic assistant, dance captain and dancer for the choreographer Jeremy Wade for the rock-electro singer Peaches, for her musical and film production Peaches Does Herself at the HAU Hebbel am Ufer, dancer and dance captain for Peaches in her one- Woman show Peaches Christ Superstar toured North America and Canada and appeared as a guest artist for Nature Theater of Oklahoma's Life & Time directed by Pavel Liska & Kelly Copper in collaboration with the Berliner Festspiele/Foreign Affairs & HAU Hebbel am Ufer. His TV appearances include the successful television series Babylon Berlin.
courses
JAZZDANCE Level 1-2
Mondays 17.30:18.15 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
Sugar
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Sugar completed his 3 year dance training at Balance 1 in Berlin.
He teaches dance mix for kids and teens.
courses
DANCEMIX KIDS
5-6 years
Wednesdays 16.30:17.20 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
DANCEMIX KIDS
7-9 years
Wednesdays 17.30:18.30 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
DANCEMIX TEENS
10-12 years
Fridays 16.30:17.00 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
Monika Meiners
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In creative children's dance, the children experience new forms of movement and body awareness. Through the playful experience of dance elements and techniques (ballet, jazz dance, hip hop, creative dance), motor skills and the ability to concentrate are trained while the children have a lot of fun. I take my young dancers on a journey into fantasy worlds from which each child takes their own impressions home. Another element of my lessons are creative dance games with a focus on coordination, responsiveness, orientation, balance and rhythmic feeling.
courses
CREATIVE CHILDREN’S DANCE
Thursdays 16pm-16.45pm
3-5 years
MODERN JAZZ KIDS
Tuesdays 16-16.50:XNUMX p.m
5-7 years
MODERN JAZZ KIDS
Wednesdays 15:30-16.30:XNUMXpm
7-11 years
Hakim
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Hakim is an active employee at WeTeK (Works for Technology and Culture) and regularly travels around the area with the “Hip Hop Mobil” project. The group consists of a DJ, rapper, graffiti artist and hip hop dancer. He is also active in various Landesmusik-Akademie projects in Berlin. Hakim often appears in music videos by various artists, especially in German rap. For example, he has already been seen at Sido and Savas, KMN-Gang and Loredana. Hakim is fluent in German, English and Somali as well as Arabic and French at a basic level. Hakim's lessons take place in German and English and his unique, personal influence from the hip hop scene flows into all aspects of the lesson.
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Juliane
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Juliane grew up in Lübeck and moved to Berlin almost 10 years ago. She started with video clip dancing/dance4fans and street dance, where she successfully took part in nationwide competitions solo and in formations. Today, she mainly dances commercial, jazz funk and high heels and is continuing her education in urban dance styles. Juliane is a long-time student of Sonia and has completed the “Advanced Dance Program” in Berlin twice (2016 and 2019). Since 2020 she has been successfully teaching the High Heels beginner class at Studio29, where she focuses equally on teaching heels technique and choreography. In her lessons, she likes to use hip hop music and RnB to warm up and for choreographies. Since 2022 she has been part of Danny Penninzula's “Pure Heels Cmpny”. As a dancer and model, she has already gained experience on stage and in front of the camera for various productions, events and artists.
courses
Thursdays 20:21.30 p.m. - XNUMX p.m
Anne
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Anne is 25 years old and originally comes from near Bremen.
Her love of dance developed early there. At the age of 6, she began dancing at a children's sports club. A few years later, her path led her to a dance school, where she regularly trained for championships for many years. She found her way as a trainer both at the dance school and in the fitness industry. In 2023, she completed the Advanced Dance Program at Studio29 – House of Performing Arts Berlin.
In her course, Anne mainly focuses on choreography.
courses
Mondays 16.00:17.00 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
MATTI
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courses
HIP HOP stand-in
MARIUS
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Marius Blechtein has already performed on stage for The Voice of Germany, the Eurovision Song Contest and the Giovanni Zarrella Show. In addition to dancing, he is also a passionate teacher and has been teaching hip hop since 2011. His students value him as a coach who offers the perfect mix of relaxed and strict. He himself attaches great importance to balancing work and fun in class because he believes that a positive learning environment is the foundation for personal growth.
In his course, you will learn the foundations of hip hop in two parts. In the first part, various grooves and foundation steps are trained, which are then put together into a choreography in the second part. His choreographies are not only aimed at learning dance techniques, but especially at developing musicality and quality of movement. Last but not least, he emphasizes dancing with intention, as this turns the steps into dance and allows the audience to feel that certain something.
courses
stand-in
Nicole Nigro
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Nigro is a Canadian dance|theatre artist, choreographer, facilitator and mother, whose performative work explores effort, memory, and intuition. Nigro creates performance installations that examine the contact between body, voice, and space, synthesizing dance, somatic, vocal, and physical theatre practices. Nigro's work has been presented internationally––in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, and the Middle East––and she has performed with Anandam Dancetheatre (CA), Broken Jump Theatre (IT), The Danny Grossman Dance Company (CA), Divadlo Continuo (CZ), Dance Theatre David Earle (CA), Die Wolke Art Group (GR), Diyar Dance Theatre (PSE), Maré Hieronimus Dance Art (US), Stand Up Dance (CA/DE) and with several independent choreographers. Nigro was a longtime faculty member at Dance Arts Institute (formerly The School of Toronto Dance Theatre) and Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (CCDT), as well as the Artistic Director of CCDT’s Core Apprentice Company. She has taught at York University (CA), George Brown College (CA), Rose Bruford College (UK), Berlin Summer University at Universität der Künste Berlin (DE), and currently teaches at Studio 29 Vivace (DE), Seneca Intensiv (DE), and Balance 1 Dance Academy (DE). She is a graduate of Dance Arts Institue (CA), holds an Honours BFA from York University (CA), a Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies with The Royal Academy of Dance (UK), and an MFA with Accademia dell’Arte (IT) and Mississippi University for Women (US).
courses
@VIVACE
Creative children's dance
ballet
Katja
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After her active career as a dancer, she shifted her focus to teaching. For seven years, she taught at the Palucca University of Dance and at the State Ballet School of the Leipzig Opera.
courses
@VIVACE
ballet
Pointe dancing
Ioannis Moissidis
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Ioannis Moissidis – Dancer & Dance Teacher
Ioannis Moissidis is a dancer and dance teacher with many years of stage and teaching experience. He received his diploma as a stage dancer from the Academy of Dance of the State University of Music Heidelberg-Mannheim.
His dance career took him to various renowned theaters, including the Stages of the City of Gera (1990–1994) and Theater Vorpommern (1994–1996), where he performed as a group dancer with solo obligations in numerous Ballets, operettas and musicals appeared. Further engagements followed on Metropol Theater (Admiral's Palace) as well as at the State Opera Unter den Linden in Baroque opera CroesusFurthermore, he was also known as Training and rehearsal leader in production Homage to Chopin (Choreography: Bettina Owczarek) in New York tätig.
As a dance teacher, Ioannis Moissidis teaches the subjects Classical dance, Musical Dance and Modern Jazz Dance. since 2008 is he an integral part of the team of Stagefactory Berlin and also teaches at Vivace Dance Studio!. since 2011 He also works as a dance teacher at the Young Ensemble of the Friedrichstadt-Palast.
He has extensive further training in ballet pedagogy, including the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS) of Royal Academy of DanceFurthermore, he has participated in seminars on Alternative methodology in classical dance at Prof. Martin Puttke took part.
courses
@VIVACE
Musical Dance
ballet