SEAD Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance

SEAD Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance SEAD is one of Europe's leading centers for contemporary dance. Home of creativity & experimentation.

In 1993, Susan Quinn's vision was to create SEAD (Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance) as a centre for training contemporary dancers and choreographers as well as a vibrant space that provides the public performances and education in contemporary dance art. At that time SEAD became one of the first places to offer professional-caliber training for contemporary artists in Austria. SEAD today is

an accredited academy with more than 120 international students. SEAD is a meeting point for experimental collaborations, residencies, and performances. As a cultural space open for the general public SEAD offers an educational program for adults and children (follow https://www.facebook.com/SEADtanzkurse), and organises various events in the field of contemporary dance and performance art.

Big applause for our choreographers & dancers of last Friday’s showing.Four sensitive pieces filled the room with creati...
28/10/2025

Big applause for our choreographers & dancers of last Friday’s showing.
Four sensitive pieces filled the room with creativity, passion, and a magical atmosphere.

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Maybe here? No, neither here...
Choreography, Performance: Alekos Giagkousis

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1. Prima Vista
Choreography: Antoine Jaminon
Performance: Antoine Jaminon, Carmen Antoniou Echenique and Sophia Deschamps
Light design: Pau Barrachina Reixach

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Bitter Skin
Choreography, Set/Stage Design: Dahye Lee Performance: Eva Moutet
Light design: Pau Barrachina Reixach

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Blue Lagoon
Choreography, Performance: Timo Bouter
Light design: Pau Barrachina Reixach, Timo Bouter

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📷 by Mar Domingues

Friday Showing at SEADJoin us this Friday, October 24 at 6pm in Josef Eckart Theatre. ➡️ reservations at info@sead.atAdm...
20/10/2025

Friday Showing at SEAD
Join us this Friday, October 24 at 6pm in Josef Eckart Theatre.

➡️ reservations at [email protected]
Admission: Pay as you wish - 8€ / 12€ / 15€



©️Chris Rogl

We love looking back to Open House 2025 - what great energy you have all brought to SEAD! 🔥The new semester is in full s...
16/10/2025

We love looking back to Open House 2025 - what great energy you have all brought to SEAD! 🔥
The new semester is in full swing, but it is not too late to join us! Grab your friends and family and dance your heart out in Improvisation, Contemporary, Theatre Dance, Ballet classes and more!
👉 https://booking.sead.at/

Photos by: Manuela Seethaler

We are thrilled to share that SEAD’s founder and artistic director, Susan Quinn, has been awarded the Großer Kunstpreis ...
10/10/2025

We are thrilled to share that SEAD’s founder and artistic director, Susan Quinn, has been awarded the Großer Kunstpreis des Landes Salzburg 2025 – the highest cultural distinction of the region.

For over three decades, Susan has shaped Salzburg’s contemporary dance scene with vision, courage, and an unshakable belief in the power of movement. Through SEAD, she has created a home for dancers from all over the world — a place where openness, diversity, and artistic excellence meet.

Thank you to Land Salzburg and Stefan Schnöll, to Angela Glechner, Clemens Panagl and Marie Rötzer for this honourable distinction. It is a celebration of her life’s work, and a celebration of everyone who has shared in this journey: our teachers, alumni, and the global SEAD community 💛

📸 Bernhard Müller

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Open House - komm und tanz den ganzen Tag! 💃✨Bald ist es soweit und das offene Kursprogramm everyBodydance startet ins n...
19/09/2025

Open House - komm und tanz den ganzen Tag! 💃✨

Bald ist es soweit und das offene Kursprogramm everyBodydance startet ins neue Schuljahr. Wir haben von Hip-Hop und Commercial über Ballett und Modern bis zu Afro Fusion, Contemporary, Pilates und Yoga viele neue spannende Kurse im Angebot - für alle Tanzbegeisterten ab 3 Jahren, Anfänger:innen und Fortgeschrittene.

Am Sonntag, 28.09., präsentieren wir unsere Kurse kostenlos beim Open House im SEAD. Keine Registrierung erforderlich - einfach vorbeikommen und mittanzen!

🟣Alle Kursbeschreibungen findest du unter: https://booking.sead.at/

Do you have a passion for dance?Is your regular dance class on a summer break?Looking for the perfect summer activity?Jo...
05/06/2025

Do you have a passion for dance?
Is your regular dance class on a summer break?
Looking for the perfect summer activity?
Join our Movementor Workshop — the ultimate way to keep dancing all summer long!
Secure your spot now and move with us!

©Photo: Tomas Laranjo & Clement Hamilton

Ready to register for the Summer Movementors? Three different weeks – three chances to join our intensive workshop! Regi...
03/06/2025

Ready to register for the Summer Movementors? Three different weeks – three chances to join our intensive workshop!
Register now via the link in our bio!

In 2025, Symphonic Dance once again stood out as a highlight in the SEAD calendar.This year's works were created in clos...
23/05/2025

In 2025, Symphonic Dance once again stood out as a highlight in the SEAD calendar.

This year's works were created in close collaboration with international choreographers such as Eduardo Trojja and Elena Fokina, and were presented during the final Audition Week – a moment where contemporary dance meets the vibrant energy of young artists from around the world.

©Photos: .antoine.j

Movementors V is coming.An intensive training week at SEAD — bold, focused, physical.💥 Apply now and claim your spot.Can...
16/05/2025

Movementors V is coming.
An intensive training week at SEAD — bold, focused, physical.
💥 Apply now and claim your spot.

Can’t wait?
You can still join Movementors IV beginning May26 th register spontaneously !!— last spots available!

©Photo: Chris Rogl

SYMPHONIC DANCEOn May 19 & 20, SEAD presents Symphonic Dance – a festival of bold, contemporary works created with renow...
12/05/2025

SYMPHONIC DANCE

On May 19 & 20, SEAD presents Symphonic Dance – a festival of bold, contemporary works created with renowned choreographers like Eduardo Trojja and Elena Fokina. Experience powerful performances by SEAD students during the final audition days, when dancers from around the world gather in Salzburg.

📅 May 19 & 20, 18h
📍 SEAD, Salzburg
🎟️ €16 / €10

©Photo: Chris Rogl

A few glimpses into our Choreography Major 1 showing on April 25th.©Photos:
02/05/2025

A few glimpses into our Choreography Major 1 showing on April 25th.
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In 1993, Susan Quinn's vision was to create SEAD (Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance) as a centre for training contemporary dancers and choreographers as well as a vibrant space that provides the public performances and education in contemporary dance art. At that time SEAD became one of the first places to offer professional-caliber training for contemporary artists in Austria.

Today, SEAD is a well-known academy with more than 100 international students from over 30 countries who can attend different educational programs: the four year undergraduate-program was recognized as university-level studies in 2001, the postgraduate-programs BODHI PROJECT (for dancers) and I.C.E. (for choreographers) were incorporated to the school-system in 2008; and the one year dance intensive FIRE year was established in 2018.

Since 2008, SEAD is home-base and residency for the internationally touring repertory-company BODHI PROJECT, since 2018 part of the blackmountain non-profit organization.

SEAD is a vibrant meeting point for experimental collaborations, residencies, and performances. As a cultural space open for the general public SEAD offers an educational program for adults, teens and kids, and organizes various events in the field of contemporary dance and performance art to enrich the cultural scene in Salzburg. Follow https://www.facebook.com/kidsteensadultsinsead/