Choreographic Toolbox HD

Professor Dr. Gabriele Klein, The University of Hamburg, Germany. The research project called „The Choreographic Toolbox" focused on working methods of contemporary artists. Together with 40 international choreographers, the researchers investigated working processes. The aim of the project was to develop a practical-theoretical concept for the mediation of contemporary choreography into a broader dance field that also meets its central characteristics. Full professor for sociology of movemenent, sports and dance; chief of the section "culture, media, society", director of the Centre of Performance Studies. MA in Sociology, History, Pedagogy, Sport Science and Dance Studies 1997-1985. PhD at the Faculty for Social Science at the Ruhr-University of Bochum 1990. http://www.doch.se CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Filmed at DOCH, University of Dance and Circus in Stockholm 2012-10-29