Dear Vorname,
I am pleased to share a special edition of the Alumni Newsletter with you today!
As 2021 draws to a close, we look back with gratitude on special experiences that have enriched our life on campus in the recent months – despite the ongoing pandemic.
Memories of the first
"Palucca SommerbĂĽhne" on our campus come to mind. With an unspeakable effort in the rain and in hot summer temperatures, staff and students of the university as well as guests of the Semperoper Ballet made the realization of this first-time event format possible. With a very creative repertoire of contemporary and classical pieces, the dancers once again demonstrated their artistic talent on the open-air stage. Impressions of the "Palucca SommerbĂĽhne" were captured in a limited edition of a
photo book. While stocks last, the photo book can be purchased
here.
Looking back on 2021, we are very pleased about a
placement rate of our graduates of the Bachelor Dance Program of 100%. After they presented their final projects on the "Palucca SommerbĂĽhne" with the premiere of their own online dance film "SYMBIOSIS", we had the pleasure of saying our goodbyes to the newly graduated alumni as they start their careers as professional dancers in Germany as well as abroad. Likewise, our
graduates of the Master Dance Teacher Programme, many of whom will continue to be associated with the university in the future as part of the
Palucca Alumni Network.
A diverse artistic program was also implemented for this year's
dance week on the Island of Sylt. The dance week took place under the artistic direction of Prof. Dr. Jenny Coogan and in cooperation with the Nordseeheim Klappholttal. With a total of eight students from the Bachelor Dance Programme as well as the three musicians Tilo Augsten, Frank Liebscher and Kay Kalytta, this year's dance week once again offered a unique dance event uniting nature and art.
With their work
MOMENTO,
MA Choreography alumni Maria Chiara de'Nobili and Alexander Miller made it to the 22 participants of
choreography 35 this year! The international competition is Europe's most important platform for aspiring choreographers and was held in Hannover, Germany. More than 400 applications were registered, so as a university we are very happy about the special success of these alumni! More exciting news from the Master Choreography Programme can be read
here.
Last but not least, we are grateful that a total of two of the public
Palucca Tanz Studio performances were able to take place this year within the framework of the Corona Regulation appointed at that time. Together with the audience, our dancers enjoyed two expressive and successful evenings in the GrĂĽner Saal of our university. Reviews of this year's Palucca Tanz Studio can be viewed
here.
Now we look into the year 2022. Planned events such as the
Online Master Info Days in January and
Stunde des Tanzes in March give us hope to maintain our connection with prospective students, guests and partners in the new year.
I wish you, dear readers, an equally hopeful look into the year 2022. Maintain your creativity and courage despite the current time of uncertainties.
I would like to thank you for your constant commitment to Palucca University of Dance Dresden and wish you a joyous Advent and Christmas season and a good start to the New Year.
With this special issue you receive the last contribution of our health series with Eva-Maria Kraft. I would like to thank Ms. Kraft for her extensive input on the topic of "Nutrition for Dancers" this year and hope that you, too, were able to benefit from her expertise and experience.
Warm wishes
Shalene Schmidt
Department of Strategic Development/CommunicationStudent Marketing & Alumni Coordination