SOMMERAKADEMIE-Workshop: Yasmin Iriel Frione - 360° movement

July 11–12, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day

360° Movement is a workshop based on the concept of a three-dimensional body, designed to develop versatility and creative potential. It explores contemporary dance, deep floorwork, and acrobatic principles to expand movement in all spatial directions.

The practice combines technical training with improvisation and partner work, aiming to unlock creativity and refine presence. Participants are invited to challenge habitual patterns, working with weight, tone, extension, and rhythm, while expanding their awareness of space, energy, and decision-making in movement.

Using tools from physical theater, the workshop also explores embodiment and performative states, supporting the transition between exploration and composition. The process fosters strength, clarity, and adaptability in movement.

floorwork & acrobatics · physical & investigative

Yasmin Iriel Frione

A graduate of the Ballet Junior de Genève, where she has performed works by renowned choreographers including Hofesh Shechter, Maguy Marin, Rachid Ouramdane, Thomas Hauert, Olivier Dubois, and Alexander Ekman, among others.

She has worked full-time with the National Company UNSAM (Argentina) and collaborated internationally with companies and projects across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including Cie. Alias (Switzerland), Art Bora Kim’s Project (South Korea), Wonderground Company (Spain), Vanholzers (Austria), and with choreographers such as Oscar Araiz (Argentina), Guilherme Botelho (Brazil), Tom Weksler (Israel), and Mia Habbib (Norway), among others.

As a choreographer, Yasmin is the founder of The System Company, whose work has been presented in major theaters and festivals, earning awards and institutional support. Her creations include the trilogy *Sistemas de Fuga*, *Retro Vision*, and *Ecce Femme*, which have been presented internationally since 2021.

She has been repeatedly invited to lead her 360° Movement workshop internationally at festivals and programs including B12 Research Or Die (Berlin), Descalzinha (Madrid), Bluebox (Vienna), Tanzhaus (Zurich), NunArt (Barcelona), Tanzfaktur (Cologne), Accademia Kataklò (Milan), Marameo (Berlin), and the SIC Dance Festival (Salento), among many others. Her current research explores the intersection of contemporary dance, acrobatics, and physical dramaturgy.

LEVEL

This workshop is anINTENSIVE—for professional dancers and motivated participants with advanced dance and movement experience.

Are you not a professional dancer but have several years of experience in contemporary dance and would like to deepen your practice, yet are unsure if the level is right for you? Or do you come from a different movement discipline and want to take on this challenge? Here’s a brief overview:

The Intensive requires a basic foundation in contemporary dance, particularly floorwork techniques. Acrobatic elements may also be part of the training in this workshop. Above all, it’s important that you take responsibility for your own body and approach new movements and tasks with awareness. If something is new to you, take it slowly or give yourself a break. Even if you don’t have a background in contemporary dance, the Intensive can be an exciting experience—especially if you already have a solid foundation in movement, preferably from circus arts and acrobatics, are open to new ways of working, and want to develop your own approach to the material.

Still unsure if the level is right for you? Feel free to email us atedu@tanzfaktur.eu—we’ll work with you to see if this intensive is a good fit.

MORE WORKSHOPS, PAY LESS

Would you like to book more than 2 workshops? Then please register via email atedu@tanzfaktur.eu, and we’ll put together a discounted package for you!

SUMMER ACADEMY

The TanzFaktur Summer Academy—Cologne’s international festival for contemporary dance—takes place every year in mid-July. This large-scale, two-week festival serves as a platform for high-caliber national and international artists, projects, and collectives.

In addition to the performances, workshops for professionals and dance enthusiasts offer opportunities for dialogue between dance professionals and the audience.

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July 11–12, 2026
1:30–6:00 p.m. each day

360° Movement is a workshop based on the concept of a three-dimensional body that develops versatility and creative potential. It explores contemporary dance, deep floorwork, and acrobatic principles to expand movement in all spatial directions.

The practice combines technical training with improvisation and partner work, aiming to unleash creativity and sharpen presence. Participants are invited to question familiar patterns and work with weight, tone, extension, and rhythm while expanding their awareness of space, energy, and decision-making in movement.

Using methods from physical theater, the workshop also explores embodiment and performative states and facilitates the transition between exploration and composition. The process fosters strength, clarity, and adaptability in movement.

Floorwork & Acrobatics · Physical & Exploratory

Yasmin Iriel Frione

A graduate of the Ballet Junior de Genève, where she performed works by renowned choreographers, including Hofesh Shechter, Maguy Marin, Rachid Ouramdane, Thomas Hauert, Olivier Dubois, Alexander Ekman, and others.

She worked full-time with the National Company UNSAM (Argentina) and collaborated internationally with companies and projects in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including Cie. Alias (Switzerland), Art Bora Kim’s Project (South Korea), Wonderground Company (Spain), Vanholzers (Austria), as well as with choreographers such as Oscar Araiz (Argentina), Guilherme Botelho (Brazil), Tom Weksler (Israel), Mia Habbib (Norway), and others.

As a choreographer, Yasmin is the founder of System Company, whose works have been presented at major theaters and festivals and have received awards and institutional funding. Her creations include the trilogy *Sistemas de Fuga*, *Retro Vision*, and *Ecce Femme*, which have been performed internationally since 2021.

She has been repeatedly invited to share her 360° Movement workshop internationally at festivals and programs, including B12 Research or Die (Berlin), Descalzinha (Madrid), Bluebox (Vienna), Tanzhaus Zürich, NunArt (Barcelona), Tanzfaktur Köln, Accademia Kataklò (Milan), Marameo (Berlin), SIC Dance Festival (Salento), and many others. Her current research focuses on the intersection of contemporary dance, acrobatics, and physical dramaturgy.

LEVEL

This workshop is anINTENSIVE—designed for professional dancers and motivated participants with advanced dance and movement experience.

You’re not a professional dancer, but you have several years of experience in contemporary dance and would like to deepen your practice—yet you’re unsure whether the level is right for you? Or perhaps you come from a different movement background and are interested in taking on this challenge? Here’s a brief overview:

This Intensive requires foundational experience in contemporary dance, especially in floorwork techniques. In this workshop, acrobatic elements may also be part of the training. Most importantly, participants are expected to take responsibility for their own bodies and engage mindfully with new movements and tasks. If something is new to you, take your time, approach it gradually, or allow yourself to take a break.

Even if you don’t have a background in contemporary dance, the Intensive can still be a rewarding experience—especially if you already have a strong movement practice, preferably in circus arts or acrobatics, are open to new ways of working, and are interested in developing your own approach to the material.

Still unsure whether the level is right for you? Feel free to contact us atedu@tanzfaktur.eu—we’d be happy to help you determine whether this Intensive is a good fit.

MORE WORKSHOPS, LESS NUMBERS

Would you like to book more than 2 workshops? Then send an email to edu@tanzfaktur.eu, and we’ll put together a discounted package for you!

SUMMER ACADEMY

Every year in mid-July, TanzFaktur hosts its Summer Academy—Cologne’sinternational festival for contemporary dance. Thislarge-scale, two-week festival serves as a platform for top-tiernational and international artists, projects, and collectives.

In addition to the performances,workshops for professionals and dance enthusiastsoffer opportunities for exchange between dance professionals and the audience.