Andrea von der Emde

Andrea von der Emde is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), specifically within the Faculty of Performing Arts and the Department of Music and Movement Education. She has been teaching Applied Anatomy and Dance since 1999 and has served as a lecturer at mdw (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna) since 2021. Her career spans freelance dance instruction, physiotherapy, and advanced training in bodywork methodologies.

Education:

• Physiotherapy training in Stuttgart (1988–1990)
• Dance pedagogy studies at Konservatorium Wien Private University (1990–1994)
• Franklin Movement Pedagogy training (2002–2005)
• Body Resonance training (2009–2012)
• Integrative Movement Therapy training at Fritz Pearls Institute (since 2012)
• Additional certifications in Spiral Dynamics, Feldenkrais, BMC, Mulligan Concept, and CranioSacral Therapy

Her research and professional interests focus on the integration of movement therapy, physiotherapy, and dance education. She has led advanced training courses in bodywork and dance at institutions like Physio Austria and the Franklin Institute since 2002. Her work emphasizes holistic approaches to body mechanics and therapeutic applications.

Professional Roles:

• Freelance dance teacher for children and adults (since 1995)
• Physiotherapist at Psychosomatic Clinic Eggenburg (1995–1997) and Dr. Malus Institute in Vienna (1997–1999)
• Artistic collaboration with choreographer Rose Breuss (1996–1997)
• Coach in physiotherapy for MUK employees and students (since 2012)
• Lecturer at International Summer Academy (isa) for the Franklin Method (since 2023)