Institute of Dance Arts at Bruckner University

In 2026, national and international choreographers were also engaged for the collaboration on this year's "Ritus" of the Institute of Dance Arts (IDA): Johannes Randolf (AT), Deborah Smith-Wicke (GB/DE), HUMANHOOD - Julia Robert and Rudi Cole (ES/GB), and Martin Kilvády (SK).

Through these creation processes and the showcase that takes place once per semester, the students can grow and mature. Therefore, this format is also an integral part of their studies and an ideal opportunity to gain stage experience and expertise in developing performances.

This results in a spectacular evening where strong performers and international artists present four diverse pieces to the Posthof audience.

As in the previous year, the accompanying outreach program "Meeting the Dancers" will take place. In addition to the "Ritus" evening performance on February 6, there will also be a performance for school classes on February 5. Afterwards, students will have the opportunity to engage with the dancers in a public discussion or workshop.

"The result: Unbelievably great, visually striking (!) performances... The young dancers also mastered choreographies at the highest level. Their movements, precise and detailed, explored the symbolic power of the movements, discovering new elements. And they showcased many facets of emotions, whether in short solos or in groups... An incredibly strong signal from the young dance scene!" (Krone, 2024)