ImPulsTanz: Amala Dianor's DUB electrifies the Volkstheater Vienna!

ImPulsTanz: Amala Dianor's DUB electrifies the Volkstheater Vienna!

In the pulsating heart of Vienna, the ImPulsTanz Festival opened its doors in the Volkstheater last Friday. In this exciting opening performance, choreographer Amala Dianor, whose roots lie in Senegal, presented his latest piece “DUB”. The premiere of this fascinating work is scheduled for December 2024, but viewers have already been able to enjoy a captivating preview of how onlinemerker.com reported.

“DUB” not only stands for innovative dance, but also for the diversity and development of street dance. The presentation was enriched by an impressive stage design by Grégoire Korganow, which featured a neon-lit portal and an ensemble of eleven dancers. Live music, interpreted by musician and dancer Awir Leon, created a dynamic atmosphere in which urgent beats and sudden silence were constantly alternating. This musical background inspired the performers and cast a spell on the audience.

Benefits of diversity

“DUB” impresses with the variety of dance styles that come together on stage. The dancers bring in elements from Waaking, Voguing, Electro, Afro and Hip-Hop New Style. Traditional dances from India and acrobatics also find their place in the piece. Dianor traveled to “hidden places” and worked with artists from different regions to promote the creative development of everyone involved. This approach underlines the political and humanistic message of the work: openness and respect for other cultures can inspire creative processes and produce new dance styles.

Another highlight of the performance was the stage installation with stacked boxes that were reminiscent of concrete and graffiti and suggested different atmospheres. The audience went wild when the dancers took the stage, and the success of the performance led to the Volkstheater being sold out to capacity. On July 14, 2025, Vienna's dance community awaits the next performance of "DUB" as part of the ImPulsTanz Festival ImPulsTanz website reveals.

Commitment to young talents

But it's not just the stage performances that are the heart of the festival. Promoting young talent also plays an important role. Projects like PURPLE – International Dance Festival for young audiences have set themselves the task of introducing young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to their passion for dance. Activities include exploring Berlin's dance landscape, writing blog articles and creative workshops that offer young people the opportunity to implement their own ideas and make contacts with the professional dance scene.

With such a diverse program and ongoing support for young artists, the ImPulsTanz Festival will continue to serve as a flagship event in the field of dance in Austria. The connection between traditional and modern dance is conveyed here in a lively and educational way - an opportunity that should not be missed!