PACT Zollverein
Since it was founded in 2002, PACT Zollverein has clearly positioned itself as an initiator, catalyst and venue for seminal developments in the fields of dance, performance, theatre, media and art at the interface of science, technology and society.
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Schwerpunkte
Situated in the heart of the Ruhr District, the house boasts a nationwide unique working structure which consolidates four key areas of activity addressing regional, national and international social and cultural interests which all contribute to the standing and appreciation of dance and performance as independent art forms:
In its residency programme, which is open to artists from around the world, PACT operates as an artists’ centre offering space for concentrated working processes.
Under the rubric PACT·LAB, it initiates exchanges between artists, academics and students from diverse disciplines and promotes critical dialogue and reflection on artistic methodologies and findings. Its third main focus is on presenting an innovative and high calibre stage programme featuring premieres, co-productions and guest performances. In addition, it engages in broad ranging projects concerned with urban living, the role and impact of urban space on communities and the development of collective models and approaches to shaping urban society.
Rather than seeking immediate results, PACT’s work is primarily laid out to make lasting provisions for a plurality of different possible models. It is characteristic of PACT’s concept that all areas of activity are closely linked and mutually enriching. Under the roof of the former pithead bath at the Zollverein colliery, PACT has created a space for lively encounters and exchange between actions, experience and theoretical discourse which supports and forges long term co-operative practices and partnerships.
Information on the organizational structure
The Tanzlandschaft Ruhr project and the Choreographisches Zentrum NRW institution merged in February 2002 to form an international centre for the performing arts specialising in dance. Located at the former Zollverein colliery site in Essen, the new centre and its programme both stand under the name: PACT Zollverein Performing Arts Choreographisches Zentrum NRW Tanzlandschaft Ruhr.
Das Choreographische Zentrum
A regional institution opened since mid 2000, the Choreographisches Zentrum NRW is a unique support enterprise for dance and the arts. Housed in the former colliery shower building, the centre is not only equipped with excellent studio, rehearsal and stage facilities but also offers wide-ranging technical, organisational and administrative resources to regional artists as well as guests and companies from around the world.
Tanzlandschaft Ruhr
Tanzlandschaft Ruhr is a Kultur Ruhr GmbH project initiated in 1998 that promotes and develops dance in the NRW region and has become a focal point for the arts at a national and international level.
Representatives of the Choreographisches Zentrum NRW
The Choreographisches Zentrum NRW is a registered limited company supported by a non-profit making foundation. Executive Directors of Choreographisches Zentrum NRW Betriebs-GmbH: Stefan Hilterhaus, Janne Terfrüchte
CZ NRW Foundation Board of Governors
Prof. Dr. Oliver Scheytt (Chairperson) Dr. Irene Wiese-von Ofen (Deputy Chairperson) Heinrich Böll Manfred Nettekoven Dr. Dietmar Möhler Dr. Doris Schönwald
CZ NRW Foundation Board of Trustees
Dr. Inke Arns (Spokesperson) Prof. Dr. Thomas Christaller Prof. Dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer Prof. Dr. Hans-Thies Lehmann (†) Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Müller-Schöll Prof. Dr. Gesa Ziemer
Geschäftsführende Aufgaben der Stiftung CZ NRW
Christian Koch
Tanzlandschaft Ruhr
Artistic Director: Stefan Hilterhaus
Funding
PACT Zollverein is a model cultural institution conceived and funded by the region. The partnership, unique in NRW, resourcefully combines flexible project funding with institutional assets. The house and its personnel are financed by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the City of Essen. The executive directors are Stefan Hilterhaus and Janne Terfrüchte. Programme content is realised by the Kultur Ruhr GmbH. The artistic director is Stefan Hilterhaus.
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