About Mike
- Choreographer, Director, Founder, Writer -
Ballet
Wind im Mund - The life of Francois Villon
Vienna - Theater Akzent
Contemporary Ballet - Vage Ballet
Duration: 90 min.
Nostalgia
Santiago de Cuba - Teatro Heredia
Neoclassical - Compania Ballet Santiago de Cuba
Duration: 40 min.
Rilke
Camagüey - Teatro Principal
Neoclassical - Ballet Contemporaneo de Camagüey
Duration: 45 min.
Let´s give yourself another try
Vienna - Offtheater
Dance Theatre - Ballet Noir
Duration: 75 min.
Rainbow Fever
Santiago de Cuba - Teatro Heredia
Contemporary Ballet - Compania Ballet Santiago de Cuba
Duration: 45 min.
Theater Productions
Cherry Blossom (Writer, Director)
In Search of lost Christmas (Writer, Director)
The secret President (Writer, Director)
Rosemarie - something about Romy Schneider (Writer, Director, Choreographer)
The Sound of Rain (Writer, Director)
This One´s for the Heart – A Tribute to Tom Waits (Director & Choreographer)
Musical
Haunted House (Director & Choreographer)
Pirates Like Us (Writer, Director & Choreographer)
What We Do in the Dark (Writer, Director & Choreographer)
Teaching / Workshops / Masterclasses
Teatro Argentina / Argentina
Conservatory Sunrise Studios , Move on Dance Center / Austria
Danca Contemporaneo, Espaco de Danca / Brasil
Compania Ballet Santigo de Cuba, Ballet Contemporaneo de Camagúey / Cuba
Tanz Frankfurt / Germany
Dancelight Studio, Offdance / Switzerland
Ballet Arts, Joffrey Ballet School, Missoula Dance Space / United States of America
Academia Laura Carles / Paraguay
Awards
Wounded (Contemporary Duet)
Montana, USA – Vibe - Silver Medal, 2017
L´amour dans L´amour (Contemporary Solo)
Bari Ballet Competition, 2022 Italy - 3rd Place
L´amour dans L´amour (Contemporary Solo)
Ballet beyond Borders, Los Angeles, 2022 USA - Bronze Medal
Midnight Waltz (Contemporary Solo)
Leece, Italy - International Ballet & Contemporary Competition, 2023 - 4th Place
Founder
Sunrise Studios, Vienna – Conservatory for Music, Dance, and Acting
Education
Joffrey Ballet School, Martha Graham, First Russian Ballet School, Herbert Berghof Studio, Amsterdamer Dance School, Broadway Dance Center, Peri Dance Center, Lee Strasberg Institute, Steps, Education Fundamental, Parson Dance, Margit Manhardt Studio,
Companies (USA & Europe)
Westchester Ballet Company, Elinor Coleman Dance Ensemble, Barkati Danse, Nisoli Tanzkompany, Diamond Dance Company, Rick Guilani Dance Ensemble
Juror (Contemporary / Open / Ballet)
Wien Wettbewerb / Ballet Days / Vibe / Ballet Grand Prix Vienna / Ballet beyond Borders (former Vibe Montana)
Charity
Teleton Paraquay, Dancer against Cancer, World Vision, United Nations
Author
Several Books including Poetry (Gebot des Schnees, Pascal und Maxime, Soulville, Das Buch der Seltsamkeiten, Der Junge, der die Welt sah, Ein Liebesbrief, Endlich dunkle Lieder, Der Anfang deiner Welt, Die Verwicklungen des Glücks, Mono, Love Blind Revolution, Schmetterlinge der Nacht)
Literature scholarship for "Pascal und Maxime"
My approach to choreography is rooted in collaboration, cultural exchange, and innovation. I believe in creating dynamic and emotional dance pieces that push the boundaries of expression towards feelings and understanding. My work is influenced by a global perspective and a deep appreciation for the power of movement as well as a high respect towards the audience.
Bringing Movement to Life
As an international choreographer, I have had the privilege of working with dancers and companies from all around the world. My diverse experience has allowed me to develop a unique approach to choreography that blends different styles and techniques, creating captivating and dynamic performances. When selecting a choreographer for your next project or production, it is important to choose someone who not only has technical expertise but also understands the art of storytelling. That is where I excel.
Artistic conviction, a great passion for new forms of dance expression, fair treatment of one another and gratefulness are trademarks.