Welcome to the third and last part of our interview series where Michael Banzhaf, soloist of Staatsballett Berlin, takes us along his 19-year-long career and journey as a ballet dancer. Once again, there’s quite a lot of ballet wisdom to discover, so let’s get right into it! Limits of the ... Read More...
Interview with a ballet dancer: A challenging life & career – Part 2
This is part 2 of the blog post series with Staatsballett Berlin soloist Michael Banzhaf, who gives an insight into his experiences and learning progress throughout his 19 year long career as a ballet dancer. I’m sure his words will inspire you, because they not only apply to the ballet world but ... Read More...
Interview with a ballet dancer: A challenging life & career – Part 1
Earlier this week, I attended an inspiring event held by Staatsballett Berlin to honor soloist ballet dancer Michael Banzhaf who will end his 19 year long career this season. He was interviewed in a very calm and intimate setting by deputy artistic director Dr. Christiane Theobald. It was very ... Read More...
Ballet season 2016/2017: Behind the Scenes at the Opening
Ballet season 2016/2017 has finally arrived! This saturday, I went to Deutsche Oper Berlin (where Staatsballett Berlin trains and performs), for their opening of the ballet season 2016/2017! It was a great event with ballet rehearsals, costume exhibitions and I took a lot of pictures :-) Follow me ... Read More...