How can independent artists with limited resources build sustainable, international networks? What happens to a dance piece after its premiere? How can existing pieces continue to be performed, new presenters reached, and long-term tours developed both domestically and abroad?
This practice-oriented workshop focuses on concrete strategies and practical steps for distributing existing works. Drawing on many years of experience in international communication, distribution, and tour development, the workshop will present concrete approaches: How do you find suitable presenters and partners? How do you present your work in a targeted way? How do you build contacts and develop them into long-term relationships and tours?
This is not about quick fixes or a magic formula—sustainable tour development takes time, consistency, and patience. The workshop provides practical tools, insights, and tips, and shows how artists can approach this process strategically and realistically with limited resources.
The workshop is free of charge and will be conducted in spoken English.
You can use the link below to send your specific questions and case studies to Katherina in advance: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz4PJ_yxtdDLnVqo20cWSUfI-x6FilwvyBsMb71EXZ5v-Peg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Katherina Vasiliadis is an international cultural manager with over 15 years of experience in the performing arts, specializing in contemporary dance and performance. From 2008 to 2017, she served as Director of International Relations and Production Manager at MASH (IL) and was involved, among other things, in establishing the International Dance Week.
Since 2017, she has been working as a freelance consultant for international project development, distribution, and strategic communication. She supports artists, dance companies, and cultural institutions in building international networks, developing collaborations, and ensuring the long-term distribution of their work. Among the artists and organizations she has supported are Wonderground Dance Company (ES), House of IVONA (IT), Frantics Dance Company (DE), La Rinascita (DE), Fresco Dance Company (IL), DOCK ART (DE), and others. In addition, she works as a curator, dramaturg, moderator, and lecturer.
Where: Uferstudios, Seminar room 1
When: Thu, Nov. 19, 2026
Begin: 10:30
End: 13:30
Registration: After the Premiere: How Dance Productions Live On and Go on Long-Term Tours
Information on accessibility
Language
The workshop will be conducted in English spoken language.
Directions
The Uferstudios for contemporary dance are best reached by public transport via the Pankstraße U-Bahn station (U8; bus lines M27 and N8) as well as the Osloer Straße U-Bahn stations (U8 and U9; tram lines M13 and 50; bus lines 150, 255, N8, N9, and N52) and Nauener Platz (U9; bus lines 247, 327, N9).
The Osloer Straße U-Bahn station has an elevator and a tactile guidance system for the visually impaired. From here, it is about 600 meters to the Uferstudios.
The Pankstraße U-Bahn station recently received an elevator and a tactile guidance system. It is approximately 400 meters from the Uferstudios.
The Nauener Platz U-Bahn station is about 700 meters from the Uferstudios and has an elevator and a tactile guidance system.
The Uferstudios site itself does not have a tactile guidance system.
If needed and upon prior arrangement, pick-up from a U-Bahn station or from the entrance of the Uferstudios can be arranged.
Information about the Studio/Room
Seminar Room 1 is located above the kitchen and is accessible only by stairs.
Accessible Restrooms
There are two accessible and gender-neutral restrooms on the premises, both with step-free access. The door width of each restroom is 0.95 meters. The toilets are located in the foyer of Studios 3, 4, and 5, as well as in the extension of the Heizhaus complex (near the chimney), which is accessible via a 1.2-meter-wide ramp with a 5.2% incline and a length of 6.60 meters.
Contact Person
For questions or further needs, please feel free to contact Clara Dünnebeil from Tanzbüro by phone at +49 30 460643 51 or by email at duennebeil@tanzbuero-berlin.de.