Katharina Christl

Prof. Katharina Christl is a Professor of Choreography and Head of the Master Choreography Programme at the Palucca University of Dance Dresden. Born in Dresden, she holds a Diplôme d’État de Professeur de Danse Contemporaine from the French Ministry of Culture. Her career spans over two decades as a freelance choreographer collaborating with institutions like the Ballet National de Marseille, CYNETart Festival, and numerous international universities/festivals. She has served as a soloist, rehearsal leader, and choreographic assistant for renowned artists such as Richard Siegal and Frédéric Flamand. Christl’s teaching focuses on interdisciplinary experimentation, bridging performing and visual arts, with specializations in dance & architecture, new media, and improvisation. She chairs Dresden’s Cultural Advisory Board and is a jury member for global festivals. Her 2018 award from tanz Magazine highlights her contributions to contemporary dance.

• Educations: Palucca University of Dance Dresden; French Ministry of Culture Diploma.

Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, risk-taking experimentation, and the intersection of dance with architecture/media. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes individual artistic development and professional networking.

• Key Awards: Hoffnungsträgerin des Jahres (2018).

Advising/grants: Extensive mentorship across BA/Master programmes, focusing on choreographers’ professionalization. No grants explicitly mentioned.

Labs/teams: Leads the Master Choreography Programme’s interdisciplinary initiatives without specific lab names cited.