Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas at Muffatwerk: Dance classic in Munich


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An evening that reignites the pulse of modern dance
When Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Rosas enter the Muffathalle, the air becomes thick with concentrated expectation. On August 5, 2026, one of Europe's most influential choreographers meets a work that has been considered a key piece of postmodern dance since 1983: Rosas danst Rosas. The TANZWERKSTATT EUROPA thus opens not only a festival evening but also a stage experience of historical weight and contemporary brilliance.
Minimalism that touches the soul
De Keersmaeker's signature style is characterized by precision, repetition, and a body dramaturgy that forms a vibrant tension field from the smallest movements. In Rosas danst Rosas, geometry, rhythm, and group energy intertwine to create a choreographic score where every gesture takes on weight. The reduction does not feel cold but electrifying: a dance that gains great intensity from silent persistence.
A classic of contemporary dance in a new presence
The work was created in 1983 and marked Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's international breakthrough. To this day, it is regarded as a piece that has significantly influenced contemporary dance. For the audience, this results not in a museum-like reflection but in an immediate, vibrant evening where the stage design, lighting mood, and the concentrated physicality of the ensemble come together to create a dense theatrical atmosphere.
A Munich festival framework with special openness
The performance is part of the TANZWERKSTATT EUROPA, which has made Munich a meeting point for the international dance scene since 1991. The performance is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 20:30 at Muffathalle; a Physical Introduction at Muffatstudios at 19:30 offers a low-threshold access to the movement world of the piece. The evening is barrier-free accessible and is aimed at both connoisseurs and curious first-time visitors.
What makes this evening special
Here, choreographic authority, historical significance, and the fresh energy of a festival combine to make dance not explainable, but experienceable. Those who immerse themselves in Rosas danst Rosas experience the art of repetition as an emotional crescendo: clear structures, powerful presence, and an audience reaction that is likely to consist of tense silence and genuine wonder.
Conclusion: This evening promises contemporary dance at the highest level, a precise staging, and a visit that resonates long after. Anyone who wants to experience great stage art of international rank should not miss this guest performance at Muffathalle.
Official channels of Rosas:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosasdance/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosasdancecompany/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RosasVzw
- Website: https://www.rosas.be/en/8-anne-teresa-de-keersmaeker









