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Inside Turning Point
When it comes to my choreography I usually take about a year to produce a piece. I like taking my time to choose the ideal space and the artistic team. With Turning Point it was all quite spontaneous. After an out-of-the-box performance I did in the Socie Gala at Societätstheater in Dresden back in May, I received such good comments that I decided to do an evening of 15-minute solos with four performers. I wanted to do it as soon as possible, I felt inspired and on fire. We

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23 hours ago3 min read


What Do You Wear Inside Your Pointe Shoe? Toe Pads, Wool, or Paper Towel?
The world of pointe shoe padding has exploded with options. From traditional wool pads to high-tech gel inserts, modern dancers face an...

yamanalu
Jul 263 min read
A Dance Between Persistence and Surrender: Behind the Creation Process of La Chispa
The creative process cannot be pressured. In my view, it's a dance between persistence and surrendering to the Universe. You must have...

yamanalu
Apr 303 min read


The 3 Biggest Mistakes Dancers Make on Pointe—And How to Avoid Them
Dancing on pointe is a significant milestone for ballet dancers, offering the opportunity to perform with grace and precision. However,...

yamanalu
Feb 252 min read


The Right Pointe Shoes Can Make or Break Your Progress!
Embarking on pointe work is a significant milestone in a dancer's journey, demanding not only technical proficiency but also the right...

yamanalu
Feb 42 min read
How I Ended Up Singing in the Bürgerchor for the Showboat Musical
When friends and colleagues ask me what I'm working on right now and I tell them I'm singing in the Bürgerchor for Showboat, they always...

yamanalu
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Exploring New Horizons: Improvisation Practices in Unexpected Places
Lately, I've ventured on an exciting artistic journey that's been both inspiring and invigorating. Every week, I've been meeting with the...

yamanalu
Sep 10, 20241 min read


We are finally here!
This is what I said to Daniel Williams, the music composer, after the dress rehearsal of "Phonetic Chill" this past 27th of October 2023....

yamanalu
Dec 27, 20232 min read


The Game - a 6 minute piece, created in 6 hours!
The beginning of every year brings expectation and excitement with it. As a freelance artist, I am always excited about new projects, the...

yamanalu
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Will I find Danzón here?
During the months of September and October of this year, I was granted a #TakeHeart residency, together with HELLERAU EZK. The title of...

yamanalu
Nov 26, 20225 min read
This is how it went
One of my dance teachers used to say "and it all began with breath", and this is exactly how I began my two month residency "Ich werde...

yamanalu
Jun 16, 20223 min read


Voice and movement, an ongoing research.
For the next two months, I will be focusing on a research I started some years ago. If you are familiar with my choreographic work you...

yamanalu
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Invisible Frames | Art Gallery, Alte Feuerwache Loschwitz.
I had the great opportunity to experiment with the camera for three days in the art gallery Alte Feuerwache Loschwitz. From the 11th of...

yamanalu
Apr 2, 20211 min read


"La bella Italia"
I have to say, I haven't been to Italy for a while. When I first arrived to Europe it was one of my favourite destinations. When I moved...

yamanalu
Mar 6, 20202 min read


Welcome to my blog
I will keep my posts short, I don't want to take much of your time, but if you feel like knowing more about me and my experiences as a...

yamanalu
Jul 23, 20191 min read


Whispering Widows goes on tour.
Whispering Widows goes on tour to Portugal!

yamanalu
Jul 7, 20192 min read
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