Eric Gauthier is one of today’s most distinctive dance artists. As the artistic director of Gauthier Dance // Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart, he has created a company celebrated worldwide for its virtuosity, emotional warmth, humour and remarkable physicality.
Gauthier Dance performs works by leading choreographers such as Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Hofesh Shechter, and Marco Goecke — as well as Gauthier’s own creations, known for their playfulness, humanity and refinement.
His artistic signature combines accessibility, musicality and an unwavering belief in the connecting power of dance.
About the Masterclass
For Eric Gauthier, a workshop is not about prescribing a single way of moving — it’s about sharing an experience. “We’re going on this journey together,” he says, and you feel that spirit in every moment of this masterclass.
Without hesitation, you dive straight into the Gauthier Dance repertoire. Together with Gauthier and Luis Sayago, you will explore inspiring sequences from world-renowned choreographers as well as excerpts from Gauthier’s own work. The focus lies on creating in the moment: shaping a short choreography that grows organically, adapted to the level and energy of the class.
Gauthier aims for a process that challenges both himself and the participants — a playful search for musicality, expressiveness and physical freedom. After all, what is more rewarding than collaborating on new dance material?
A masterclass that lifts, inspires and expands your artistic voice — just as Gauthier Dance does on stage. During the 20th anniversary edition of Holland Dance Festival, FireWorks by Gauthier Dance can be seen in Tilburg, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
