Rolf Hoppermann

Rolf Hoppermann is a Lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts, where he has worked since 1987. He teaches within the Institute for Contemporary Dance (IZT) in Faculty 3, focusing on General Music Teaching for Dancers across degree programs such as Dance B.A., Dance Composition M.A., and Dance Pedagogy M.A.

• University: Folkwang University of the Arts
• Department: General Music Teaching for Dancers (Faculty 3)
• Email: hoppermann@folkwang-uni.de
• Phone: +49 (0) 171 1494133

Educational Background

• Organ with Prof. S. Ahrens
• Piano with Prof. K. Frisch and Prof. I. Zucca-Sehlbach
• Harpsichord with Prof. W. Smigelski

Research & Teaching Focus

Hoppermann explores music as a "flowing temporal event" and its interplay with dance, emphasizing rhythm and temporal structure. His work bridges sensomotoric experiences with creative processes, particularly through improvisational correpetition in piano and percussion.

Additional Roles

He serves as a Guidance Counselor for Faculty 3 and contributes to shaping the artistic atmosphere for students through momentary, movement-oriented musical accompaniment.