Marijke Wagner

Marijke Wagner is a Professor in the Contemporary and Classical Dance program at the Faculty of Performing Arts, Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), holding this position since January 2014. She bridges professional dance performance and academic pedagogy with 15 years of stage experience followed by dedicated dance education leadership.

Education:

• 1995: Classical dance training completion with state examination at State Ballet School Berlin (under Prof. Martin Puttke)
• 2010: Diploma in dance pedagogy at Palucca University Dresden (under Prof. Jason Beechey) with overall grade 'very good'

Her expertise spans classical and contemporary dance techniques, choreographic composition, and dance pedagogy. She specializes in developing curricula that integrate performance artistry with academic rigor, focusing on improvisation, movement analysis, and pedagogical methodologies for both classical ballet and modern dance forms. Her work emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between artistic expression and structured dance education.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Dancer at the 11th International Dance Competition '11th Passo de Arte — Competiçao de Dança' in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil (2003)

Professor Wagner has mentored numerous dance students through BA examinations and competition preparations, developing contemporary solo and group performances that showcase technical precision and artistic innovation. Her pedagogical leadership includes administering advanced dance exams and designing curricula for junior classes at prestigious institutions. While specific research grants aren't detailed, her role involves artistic-scholarly research within MUK's doctoral framework.