Fia Neises & Liv Schellander
Open workshop
of Dramaturgy Blind Inclusive
As part of this input, people of all visual abilities and backgrounds are invited to learn more about accessibility for visually impaired and blind people. The focus will be on anti-ableist strategies in the fields of theatre, performance and dance.
As part of the workshop Dramaturgy Blind Inclusive a keynote speech by Fia Neises and Liv Schellander takes place, in which they will introduce the concept of self-description, which is considered an important access strategy. In a further part, we will look at disabling barriers and what is actually meant by the term ‘style of perception’ and why it is so important in terms of inclusion and accessibility. This includes questions such as ‘What are the perceptions and perspectives of visually impaired/blind people? What are orientation tools and practices and what role does the sense of touch play in this?’
Afterwards, all participants will have the opportunity to share experiences from their own practice, ask questions and network.
The keynote speech is part of the workshop Dramaturgy Blind Inclusive, but can be attended free of charge and without participating in the workshop itself.
Fia/Sophia Neises is a freelance performer, choreographer, access dramaturge, theatre educator and disability-rights activist. In her artistic research, she has focussed for almost ten years now on aesthetic accessibility for blind audiences. In 2023, she was honoured for extraordinary developments in dance as part of the German Dance Award for her activist work in favour of more inclusion. She identifies as a disabled artist and proposes that people’s individual styles of perception should be valued and unconditional access to art should be provided already during the creation process.
Liv Schellander is a dancer/performer, choreographer, Somatic Experiencing (SE)® practitioner and facilitator. She collaborates with artists in various constellations, teaches and produces her own creations. More recently, she has been increasingly exploring multi-sensorial art creation in the performing arts. Since 2022 she has been collaborating with Michael Turinsky, and in 2023 co-created the dance performance With Or Without You with Fia/Sophia Neises, which shares spaces of access intimacy. Since 2023, Schellander has been developing her practice of ‘Choreo-Constellating’, which is artistically explored and implemented as part of various projects. Her collaborative project Animalariums’ Constellations was selected for Perform Europe 2025.
Registration
Please register for the keynote speech via the ticket button, WhatsApp or by calling Katrin Brehm on +43 676 587 8723.
Accessibility
Registration for assistants, accompanying persons and assistance dogs is possible via the registration form as well as at brehm@brut-wien.at or via WhatsApp +43 676 587 8723.
We offer a pick-up service so that everyone can find their way to brut nordwest. Please let us know at brehm@brut-wien.at or by phone and WhatsApp on +43 676 587 8723 and we will be happy to pick you up.
Tactile guidance system
Alternative seating and lying options
Alternative lighting concept
Links & Social
Dates & Tickets
February 2025
Intermission included. Free admission. Registration via the ticket button
brut nordwest
Nordwestbahnstraße 8-10, 1200 Vienna
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