PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

A seminar and advisory service for qualification in the context of movement art for freelancers in the fields of dance, circus, movement theater or art education.

Developing. Professionalizing. Networking. 

Regardless of whether you have been on the market for a long time or you are just starting, PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT support you in your freelance work in the field of the performing arts.


We are offering seminars, workshops and consulting for individuals or small group in the following areas:

 

  • Funding and applications
  • Marketing and public relations
  • Business administration/law
  • Technical production skills
  • Organization of your artistic work
  • Movement Sciences


Take your chance for a free further education with a certificate of your participation, orientation on the cultural market, intensive support by the project team and the lecturers, a dialog with experts, exchanges with other artists, network opportunities... Each person can participate for 40 hours free of charge. Registration is required.

 

We are looking forward to participants from the fields of dance, circus, movement theater or art pedagogy: artists, choreographers, dramaturges, dancers, dance & circus pedagogues, performers, production managers, project developers, cultural managers and any others related to these fields who are interested.


Consultation

The topics for the consultings - individually or in small groups - are freely selectable. Send us an email with your questions or needs. No matter if you have questions about your business, the direction of your artistic activity, studies or professional orientation, further qualifications, concepts and projects. We are connecting you with the right experts. The consultations can serve as an open-ended orientation as well as a concrete goal-oriented question. Duration of the consultation: 60 - 120 minutes

 

Seminars and Workshops

In the seminars we emphasize a balance of knowledge input by the experts and a practical orientation with goal-oriented exercises and intensive exchange. In some workshops, we will focus on the practical, while working under the guidance of experts. Here you can reflect and develop your own projects, topics, materials or questions with the help of the expert and the other participants.


The project "Production and management - qualification in the context of movement art 4" is designed by Seneca Intensiv. It is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Senate Department for Culture and Europe. Thus, there are no fees for participation. 


Register via our Workshop Registration. If you have question, please contact: workshop@senecaintensiv.de.

We also welcome proposals for future seminars and workshops. This will enable us to plan further dates and topics.


If you have any questions, please contact us - by email or phone - we will be happy to advise you!


For complaints or feedback on our program, please contact: kontakt@senecaintensiv.de.


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Next Seminars/Workshops:

  • 09. & 16.09. // Nutrition Basics for Physical Performers [ENG]

    Nutrition for training and performance!

    Dancers, physical performers, and circus acrobats have unique nutritional needs to cope with the demands of intensive training and performance. With Sarah Goody (aerial acrobat, fitness coach, and certified nutrition coach — www.sarahgoody.com), you will gain the knowledge and practical strategies to build balanced nutrition habits that support energy, recovery, and long-term performance.


    The seminar covers the fundamentals of macronutrients, micronutrients, energy requirements, and metabolism, with a focus on the specific challenges of physical training and recovery phases.


    Practical takeaways: Meal planning and meal prepping / The modular principle for balanced meal composition / Everyday strategies to support nutrition during rehearsal and performance phases


    With: Sarah Goody


    Date: 09. & 16.09. / 10:45 to 3:15 pm


    Where: SENECA INTENSIV Studios, Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 10. & 17.09. // Dance History at a Glance

    From courtly culture to inclusive movement: Dance history in transition


    Dance has always been an expression of cultural identities and a mirror of social developments. This seminar offers an exciting dance history overview of the European and Western dance canon, from the sumptuous dances of courtly culture to modern, inclusive movements that break with traditional norms. The focus is on the origins and influences of important dance styles and their characteristic elements. We also shed light on important artists who have shaped and developed dance history.

    What does contemporary dance mean, where does it come from and what does it have to do with my daily practice? Through the analysis of video material and practical exercises, we will approach dance history both theoretically and through our own movement experiences. Participants are invited to experience and reflect on the change from the standardization of bodies to a break with traditional norms.


    The seminar is aimed at everyone who would like to gain a comprehensive insight into the history and development of dance - both beginners and professionals are welcome.


    With: Katharina Scheidtmann


    Date: 10. & 17.09.  // 10:45 to 3:15 pm


    Where: Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 10. & 17.09. // History of Physical Theatre

    ‬In‬‭ this‬‭ seminar,‬‭ Felix‬‭ Baumann‬‭ (‬‭ Master‬‭ of‬‭ Arts‬‭ in‬‭ Theatre‬‭ ‬‭ with‬‭ a‬‭ specialization‬‭ in‬‭ Physical‬ Theatre‬‭‬‭ Accademia‬‭ Teatro‬‭ Dimitri‬‭ )‬‭ will‬‭ give‬‭ an‬‭ introduction‬‭ to‬‭ the‬‭ history‬‭ and‬‭ evolution‬‭ of‬ Physical‬‭ Theatre—a‬‭ genre‬‭ that‬‭ places‬‭ the‬‭ body‬‭ and‬‭ its‬‭ movement‬‭ at‬‭ the‬‭ center‬‭ of‬‭ expression.‬ Participants‬‭ will‬‭ trace‬‭ the‬‭ development‬‭ of‬‭ this‬‭ art‬‭ form‬‭ from‬‭ its‬‭ ancient‬‭ ritualistic‬‭ origins,‬‭ to‬‭ the‬ vibrant‬‭ Commedia‬‭ dell’Arte‬‭ of‬‭ Renaissance‬‭ Italy,‬‭ the‬‭ approaches‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ french‬‭ mime‬‭ tradition‬‭ of‬ Étienne‬‭ Decroux‬‭ and‬‭ Jacques‬‭ Lecoq,‬‭ over‬‭ modernist‬‭ and‬‭ avant‬‭ garde‬‭ theatre‬‭ like‬‭ Antonin‬‭ Artaud‬ (Theatre‬‭ of‬‭ Cruelty),‬‭ Vsevolod‬‭ Meyerhold‬‭ (Biomechanics),‬‭ and‬‭ Jerzy‬‭ Grotowski‬‭ (Poor‬‭ Theatre)‬‭ to‬ contemporary‬‭ hybrid‬‭ forms.‬‭ The‬‭ seminar‬‭ also‬‭ examines‬‭ how‬‭ nowadays‬‭ Physical‬‭ Theatre‬ integrates‬‭ elements‬‭ of‬‭ other‬‭ genres‬‭ such‬‭ as‬‭ dance,‬‭ circus,‬‭ music‬‭ and‬‭ visual‬‭ arts,‬‭ creating‬ performances‬‭ that‬‭ transcend‬‭ linguistic‬‭ boundaries‬‭ and‬‭ engage‬‭ audiences‬‭ in‬‭ immersive‬ experiences.‬‭ Contemporary‬‭ companies‬‭ such‬‭ as‬‭ DV8‬‭ Physical‬‭ Theatre‬‭ and‬‭ Complicité‬‭ exemplify‬ how‬‭ the‬‭ genre‬‭ continues‬‭ to‬‭ address‬‭ complex‬‭ themes‬‭ and‬‭ issues‬‭ through‬‭ innovative,‬‭ physically‬ expressive‬‭ work.‬‭ Through‬‭ theoretical‬‭ discussion‬‭ and‬‭ practical‬‭ examples,‬‭ participants‬‭ will‬‭ gain‬‭ a‬ comprehensive‬‭ understanding‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ historic‬‭ traces‬‭ that‬‭ shaped‬‭ Physical‬‭ Theatre‬‭ into‬‭ the‬ dynamic,‬‭ interdisciplinary‬‭ art‬‭ form‬‭ that‬‭ continues‬‭ to‬‭ challenge‬‭ conventional‬‭ modes‬‭ of‬‭ theatre‬ making.


    With: Felix Baumann


    Date: 10. & 17.09.  // 10:45 to 3:15 pm


    Where: SENECA INTENSIV Studios, Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 11.09. // Rigging & Safety-Technique (GER/ENG)

    Training locations and performance venues change and with them the framework conditions for rigging.

     

    The content of the seminar is:

    Introduction to the most important aerial suspensions

    elementary knot theory 

    Recognizing key sources of danger

    Creating a checklist - especially for working in the air and for the Lausitzer Halle.

     

    Theoretical know-how is combined with practical application with Annika Hemmerling, circus artist and aerialist

     

    Participants will be able to check the rigging situation and design it safely for individual use.


    With: Annika Hemmerling 


    Date: 11.09. // 9:00 am to 12:30 pm


    Location:  Halle am Lausitzer Platz 9, 10997 Berlin


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  • 13.09. // From funding approval to proof of use - Project management, billing & completion

    The seminar is about:


    • how to deal with funding, the financial plan and accounting during the project period.
    • Tips to make accounting (easier) (contracts, invoices, cost control, filing)
    • Everything you need to know about project completion with factual report, list of receipts and co.

    Melina Gerstemann has been working as a cultural producer in the independent scene for over 17 years, including Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien, Showcase Beat Le Mot, Ensemble p&s, Netzwerk Freier Theater / Fonds Darstellende Künste. Strategic and individual advice for artists and projects; interdisciplinary: support with applications, text work, etc.


    With: Melina Gerstemann 


    Date: 13.09.  // 10:00 am to 2:30 pm


    Where: SENECA INTENSIV Studios, Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 27.09. // DasArt Feedback Method

    People who work with other people - artists, teachers, therapists, educators, etc. - are invited to interact in their own way and observe more closely in this 2-day seminar. - are invited to interact in their own way and to observe more closely in this 2-day seminar.


    In our everyday interactions with people, tensions sometimes arise that become embedded in our bodies. We unconsciously reproduce them in other situations. Through simple observation and self-observation techniques, we will recognize how and what we unconsciously signal to others with our bodies and what we ourselves feel.


    Our aim is to reflect on patterns of behavior that have crept in and to develop conscious strategies for better interThe day seminar on the DasArts Feedback Method focuses intensively on a proven method of artistic feedback. Participants deepen their skills in the constructive assessment of work-in-progress performances. Two performances serve as case studies for the practice-oriented method.

    The DasArts Feedback Method is characterized by its process-oriented and dialogue-based approach. Through practical exercises and group discussions, participants learn to give differentiated and appreciative feedback that strengthens not only the artistic work but also the creative process.

    Why is a feedback method so important?


    Fostering Development: Constructive feedback supports the continuous development of artistic work and sharpens creative visions.


    Enhancing Collaboration: An effective feedback method promotes open communication and improves teamwork in artistic projects.


    Increasing Audience Engagement: Targeted feedback enables understanding and optimization of the impact on the audience, strengthening the connection between artists and audiences.


    Facilitating Self-reflection: Structured feedback supports artists' self-reflection, encourages critical examination of their own work, and accelerates individual development.


    The seminar on the DasArts Feedback Method provides the tools and insights to give qualified feedback and experience the positive effects of a constructive feedback process in artistic practices. It is an investment in the development of individual skills and in the creation of a supportive artistic community.


    With: Cox Ahlers


    Date: 27.09. // 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    Ort: SENECA INTENSIV Studios, Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 02. & 09.10. // Embodied Interaction

    People who work with other people - artists, teachers, therapists, educators, etc. - are invited to interact in their own way and observe more closely in this 2-day seminar. - are invited to interact in their own way and to observe more closely in this 2-day seminar.


    In our everyday interactions with people, tensions sometimes arise that become embedded in our bodies. We unconsciously reproduce them in other situations. Through simple observation and self-observation techniques, we will recognize how and what we unconsciously signal to others with our bodies and what we ourselves feel.


    Our aim is to reflect on patterns of behavior that have crept in and to develop conscious strategies for better interactions with the help of simple exercises.


    With: Anna Melnikova


    Date: 02. & 09.10. // 10:45 bis 15:15 Uhr


    Ort: SENECA INTENSIV Studios, Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 10.10. // Inside BERLIN CIRCUS FESTIVAL

    From the idea to the philosophy, from the planning to the realisation, from the commitment to the financing of the Berlin Circus Festival.


    Festival director Josa Kölbel and producer Farina Berndt make their work transparent and give an insight into the professional organisation of one of the largest circus festivals in Germany.


    Topics & contents:


    • Networking, co-operations, curating
    • Cultural promotion and sponsoring
    • Creative management and team,
    • Labour law or contractual issues, challenges, moments of happiness, matters of the heart.

    Who is it for?


    • Open to interested people, especially artists, cultural producers, production staff, intermediaries, stakeholder

    With: Josa Kölbel & Farina Berndt


    Date: tba


    Where: SENECA INTENSIV Studios, Georg-Knorr-Str. 4/ Building 10/ Entrance via the courtyard / 12681 Berlin


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  • 13. & 14.10. // Anatomy & Biomechanics in Artistic Movement

    Train better and more specifically, prevent accidents and injuries, perform more sustainably, understand your body and have your say. This workshop will help you do just that.


    Contents: 


    • Anatomical terms and their meanings 
    • Planes and sections
    • Body axis concepts 
    • The skeletal system 
    • The muscular system: muscle groups and their functions, muscle fiber types and muscle actions
    • Introduction to biomechanics: Fundamentals, movement dynamics, balance and stability

    A special focus is placed on the shoulder area, which is fundamental for floorwork, handstands, floor and aerial acrobatics. Theoretical knowledge is taught in a clear and practical way.


    With: Lukas Flint


    Date: 13. & 14.10.2025 // 9:00 to 3:00 pm 


    Where: Lausitzer Platz 9, 10997 Berlin


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ARCHIVE

  • History of Performing Arts
    • Die Säulen der Moderne. Laban, Bausch, Forsythe (Norbert Servos)
    • Tanzgeschichte im Überblick 1-3 (Lena Kunz)
    • Geschichte des Klassischen Tanzes (Dr. Katja Vaghi)
    • Tanzgeschichte Jazz- & Musical (Leslie Unger)
    • Geschichte & Entwicklung des Zeitgenössischen Tanzes (Dr. Katja Vaghi)
    • Urban Dance Geschichte (Manu Neubauer)

  • Funding, Legal Affairs and Public Relations
    • Wegweiser Förderung - Guide to Funding (GER/ENG) (Josephine Reinisch)
    • Be a Jury Member' Project Description Writing workshop (ENG) (Christine Elbel)
    • Mein Förderantrag! (Melina Gerstemann)
    • Applying for cultural funding. concept & budget (ENG) (Melina Gerstemann)
    • Von der Förderzusage bis zum Verwendungsnachweis (Melina Gerstemann) 
    • Datenschutz- & Urheberrecht für Künstler:innen (GER/ENG) (Janett Wunderlich) 
    • Target group oriented Marketing (ENG/GER) (Sandra Elligiers)
    • Kulturförderung beantragen. Konzept- & Budgeterstellung (GER) (Melina Gerstemann)
    • Social Media Kompetenz (Sarah Tehranian)
    • Klassische Pressearbeit (Nora Gores)
    • Tanz im Text I Tanz beschreiben – Schreibwerkstatt (Lena Kunz)
    • Betriebswirtschaftliche & Rechtliche Grundlagen für Künstler:innen (Dietmar Zimmer)


  • Artistic Work
    • Key elements of film editing and dramaturgy part I and II (ENG) (Gosia Gajdemska)
    • Bühnenbild - von der Idee zur Umsetzung (Tamara Kanfer)
    • Lichttechnik & Lichtdesign. Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für die Bühne (GER) (Asier Solana im Dock11 Art Theater)
    • Dancing Lights (Teo Vlad)
    • The Camera Work an The Art of Projection Making, Mapping, Capturing, Scenography (ENG) (Dario Jurilli)
    • Rigging-Grundlagen & Sicherheit in der Luftartistik (Jana Korb)
    • 'espace ouvert' and the body. Tanz, Circus und Körpertheater im öffentlichem Raum (Pablo Volo)
    • Durch Sprache wirken - Kommunikation in künstlerischen Prozessen (Geraldine Mormin)
    • Moving Arts in Photography (Sven Hagolani)
    • Moving Body & Moving Camera 1 + 2 Theoretical introduction, contexts, production & practical exercises (Gosia Gajdemska)
    • Berufsfeld Tanz- & Bewegungspädagogik - Bereiche, Anforderungen, Perspektiven (Tina Weiler)
    • Dance for Life - Professional Perspectives in Dance (Robert Schulz)
    • Berufliche Perspektiven für Artist:innen (Andrea Wittwer)
    • Musikgeschichte und angewandte Musiktheorie/ Moderne und Gegenwart / Musik - Jazz und elektronische Musik (Ulrike Buschendorf)
    • Musik - Moderne und Gegenwart (Ulrike Buschendorf)
    • Musikdramaturgie und digitale Musikbearbeitung (Anja Weber)
    • Best friends, hardest critics - Dramaturgie für Tanz (Katja Kettner)
    • Self-Positioning as an artist (Philip Golle)
    • Research Methods & Organisation in Movement and Performance (Howard Katz)