A solo about dance, expectation and the art of remaining true to oneself
With wit, self-irony and precise movement, NUMBER 52 looks at the often absurd aspects of the dance world: auditions, project work, idealised demands - and the constant balancing act between adaptation and authenticity.
The performer takes the audience on a personal, humorous journey through her experiences as a contemporary dancer.
Inspired by stand-up comedy, the stage space becomes a narrative space - full of movement, reflection and surprising twists and turns.
But despite all the humour, NUMBER 52 is also a piece about resilience: about the strength to keep reinventing yourself, to keep going and not to lose the joy of movement. A tribute to the versatility and resilience of dancers - and to dance itself.
Artist Credits
Production Credits
Price Awarded Dancer 2025
at SoloDuo Competition, Barnes Crossing Cologne, May 2025
Laudatio of the Jury Katharina shows great versatility as a dancer and performer. She combines different dance styles ranging from ballet to breaking, displays great qualities as a stand-up comedian and handles text well. The jury applauds her ability to deliver a strong critique towards the dance field as an industry while keeping the performance light-hearted and witty.
Timeline
Performed and developed during INKUBATOR at Fabriktheater Zurich
During the ATLAS program at Impulstanz Festival Vienna
On 27th and 28th of October at Tojo Theatre in the frame of BETA Stage Festival
11th of September at TANZhAUS Bern, Switzerland
