Annette Bauer

Annette Bauer is a Lecturer at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (since 1998) and Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts (since 2003). Her work integrates physical performance with artistic direction in performing arts education.

Research Interests: She specializes in:

• Stage combat techniques (armed/unarmed)
• Theatrical fencing choreography
• Safety protocols for simulated violence in performance
• Cross-medium adaptation (stage, opera, film)

She develops bespoke fight sequences for productions, emphasizing collaborative creation with directors and actors to achieve narrative cohesion without compromising safety.