From the dance floor to the bar: The “Impuls Tanz Festival” in Vienna offers the opportunity to attend dance classes, performances, and workshops. We'll show you where you can wind down for the rest of the evening.
Starting July 9, Vienna will be swept up in dance fever. The “Vienna International Dance Festival” runs for one month through August 9 and promises exciting performances, workshops, and “Public Moves.” We'll show you where you can grab a drink or a bite to eat after the performances—as typically Viennese and yet as international as the city itself.
The “Vienna International Dance Festival – Impuls Tanz” was founded in 1984 and has since grown, year after year, into the largest festival for contemporary dance and performance. In the summer, everything revolves around dancing, and Vienna offers a diverse program featuring performances, workshops, research projects, and musical acts.
The performances begin as early as July 9. Every year, more than 50 productions take place in Vienna’s theaters and museums. Christos Papadopoulos kicks things off with “My Fierce Ignorant Step,” in which he and ten dancers take on the depressing reality of our times at the Volkstheater. Tickets are available starting at 8 euros. On July 14, the Volkstheater will also host an exciting KURIER discussion on Trisha Brown with Carolyn Lucas. Brown wasAssociate Artistic Director of the Trisha Brown Dance Company; Lucas has led projects around the world, including for The New School in New York City, P.A.R.T.S. in Brussels, and the Paris Opera Ballet. Lucas Brown is currently documenting his work for the Trisha Brown Archive. Werner Rosenberger will be the moderator. Additional performances, talks, and workshops will take place daily starting July 9 at a wide variety of theaters and museums throughout Vienna.
The workshops begin on July 13. More than 200 courses are designed for both beginners and professionals. Several classes are held once a day from Monday through Friday and twice a day on the weekend. In these exciting classes, you can take your first steps into the world of ballet or, if you already dance ballet, take classes for advanced students. Many other dance styles are also featured: Learn something new about hip-hop, jazz mix, or “The Art of Freestyle”. The program also includes several “K-Pop” classes. “Let’s Dance 60+” is aimed at the older generation, while “Of Bunnies and Happy Jumps” is designed for three- to six-year-olds. With such a wide selection of workshops, there's something for everyone.
Public Moves began on June 21 and take place outdoors every day. The courses are open to everyone; spots can be reserved online in advance. The offerings range from hip-hop and house to Pilates and movement poetry. It's the perfect way to get to know dance outside of a studio or theater. There are also some Public Moves taking place outside of Vienna: Salzburg, Linz, and Klagenfurt also host outdoor events.
After a day of dancing, it's time to wind down the evening. The “Glacis Beisl” is located in the MuseumsQuartier, where a number of performances, workshops, and Public Moves also take place. Visitors can expect a blend of modernity and tradition: classic Viennese cuisine, delicious wines, and a beautiful outdoor dining area right in the heart of Vienna. The perfect place to unwind and relax after a day full of exciting performances. In addition to classics like beef soup, goulash, and pancakes with apricot jam, the weekly menu also features a vegan couscous salad with peaches, smoked trout, and cauliflower steak with pomegranate seeds and tahini sauce. Exciting creations ensure that vegans don't miss out either.
The “&flora Restaurant” also offers a chance to enjoy the evening right near the performances. It is led by Creative Head Chef Parvin Razavi, Executive Chef Rainer Maria Mach, and Restaurant Manager Thomas Brunner. Razavi's approach to food and her love of Middle Eastern spices, in particular, shape the cuisine every day. The principle of the Open-Minded Kitchen applies here: diversity and the equality of all people are at the heart of it. The dishes are colorful, light, and mostly vegetarian or vegan —meat is generally considered a side dish. We also keep tomorrow in mind:“From Root to Leaf”is one of our core principles. Every part of fruits and vegetables is used to enhance flavor and reduce waste. Some of these foods are even grown on the restaurant's rooftop garden.
Afterward, you can raise a glass to an exciting day at the “Mango Sky Bar” in the MuseumsQuartier. While enjoying a drink here, you’ll not only take in the view of the Vienna skyline, but with a little luck, you might also catch a performance or two at the MuseumsQuartier. The bar offers a place to relax, meet others, and socialize. The breathtaking panoramic view of Vienna, snacks from Café Leopold, and cool drinks provide the perfect setting for sundowners, good conversation, and lively evenings. Here, urban flair meets an open, warm atmosphere—a spot on the rooftop terrace where everyone is welcome.
