Sarah Altherr
07.09 / 09.09 - Ballet
What to expect:
This class follows the traditional structure of a classical ballet training. We begin at the barre, finding our grounding and gradually activating different muscle groups and kinetic chains. We take this foundation into the space for centre and jumps. Through exercises that play with different rhythms, changes of direction and weight transfers, we invite the body to stay responsive and adaptable. Particular attention is given to the spine as a source of support and connection, allowing us to move with control and create extension throughout the body.
The class encourages each dancer to connect technical precision with individual awareness, exploring how to use the whole body without losing stability. The aim is to create a focused and playful practice that leaves the body warm, grounded and ready to move on.
Biography:
Sarah Altherr is a freelance performer and choreographer. She grew up in Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland - and throughout all these changes, dance remained an important constant in her life. After her professional training in classical ballet, she worked for eight years with various dance companies across Europe, including Staatstheater Schwerin, Ballets de France Toulouse and Theater Lüneburg.
Since 2023, Sarah has been working as a freelancer based in Frankfurt, contributing to artistic projects both as a dancer and choreographer. She is particularly interested in breaking down the boundaries between dance and performance art, creating interdisciplinary works and encounters. Since 2021, she has also been singing in a band and composing music for her own pieces.
Sarah has been teaching ballet and contemporary dance since her youth, with a respectful and attentive approach to her students.
Juan Camilo Rojas Arevalo
14.09 / 16.09 - Contemporary
What to expect:
This Profitraining class is designed to strengthen and prepare the body for professional dance practices. The class begins with group conditioning, using the energy of training alongside peers to build strength, stability, and endurance.
Following the warm-up, we move into technical sequences that focus on precision, coordination, and clarity of qualities. These sequences explore spatial awareness and dynamic contrasts, providing dancers with tools to expand their range and control.
This training emphasizes disciplined, mindful practice, helping dancers develop a strong, flexible, and responsive body ready for diverse performance situations, while also fostering a sense of connection and energy through shared group exercises.
Biography:
Juan Camilo Rojas Arévalo is a Colombian dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Germany. He holds a degree in Performing Arts with a specialization in contemporary dance and works across performance, pedagogy, and movement research. His artistic practice explores flow, sequentiality, dissociation, and fragmentation, connecting physical expression with emotional awareness. Since moving to Germany, he has collaborated with institutions such as Frankfurt Opera, Tanzmainz, Wiesbaden Oper, and Köln Oper, while teaching contemporary dance at TanzRaum Mainz and working with DanceNexus Wiesbaden. He is also the founder of La Toma del Espacio, a dance initiative in Colombia focused on community, creation, and body awareness.
Matthew Tusa
21.09 / 23.09 - Ballet
What to expect:
The ballet class is aimed at professionals who wish to develop, practice and deepen their technique and expressiveness.
It is dedicated to improving the flow and quality of movement by challenging your musicality, coordination, and strength. By enhancing awareness and self-control, it broadens the range of possibilities available to you.
Experience the joy of ballet, as you move gracefully with elegance and precision!
Biography:
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Matthew graduated from the Australian Ballet School with an Advanced Diploma of Dance. He enjoyed a successful 14-year career as a professional dancer with renowned companies such as the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, The Royal Swedish Ballet, and Ballet Madrid, and was a soloist with the Hessisches Staatsballett Wiesbaden.
After retiring, he transitioned to teaching and choreography, collaborating with German and international dance companies, such as the Milwaukee Ballet and Landestheater Linz as well as staging his own dance projects. Drawing on his extensive knowledge Matthew teaches students of all ages, emphasising authenticity, precision and musicality to foster self-expression and confidence. His ongoing research aims to enhance the dance experience for all.