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16. – 18.
APR
2026
ALIX EYNAUDI & ELIZABETH WARD
it doesn’t go without saying (& other gossips)
Collage: Alix Eynaudi
Elizabeth Ward and Alix Eynaudi’s fabulations and research into the history and politics of dance have been shaping the Viennese scene for many years. Now the two choreographers are collaborating for the first time on a new stage work.
Together with dancer Ray Scheinecker, it doesn't go without saying (& other gossips) takes a closer look at US postmodern dance – not through history books, but through oral traditions of its lesser-known narratives. In particular, the life and work of choreographer, archivist, host, and catalyst in New York City’s downtown performance scene Cathy Weis, and the often overlooked influence of Authentic Movement, which she practiced.
With a particular focus on the auditory experience and in keeping with the spirit of oral history, the dances are carried by the voices, interviews, and vivid descriptions in Paul Kotal’s sound composition. Light by Lukas Kötz and a clothing collection by Isabelle Edi shape a performative landscape in which the dances unfold as a series of tributes. Movements meet gossip, raising questions about archives, accessibility, and collective memory.
Time
19:00–20:00
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
60 Min
Price
€ 28/23/14/12
Additional Information
In English.
Performance with a special focus on the listening experience
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Artist Bio
Alix Eynaudi
is a Vienna-based choreographer and performer. Trained at the Paris Opéra and P.A.R.T.S. in Brussels, she danced with Rosas from 1996 to 2003 before developing her own works, including performances, publications, and collective study formats. Her practice explores expanded choreography, rest, and the politics of dance, often collaborating with artists like Jennifer Lacey and Han-Gyeol Lie. Eynaudi teaches and presents work internationally. Her most recent works with Tanzquartier include the project (Im)mobility Salon #3 (2023) and the stage works To Sing The Wind, Pipes And Bones, A Dance Choral (with PARASOL, 2022) and BRUNO (2021).
Elizabeth Ward
is a US-American dancer, choreographer, and occasional Outside Eye based in Vienna. She began training at the School of the Atlanta Ballet and received her B.A. from Bennington College in Vermont, where she was a student of Cathy Weis and Dana Reitz. In New York City her work was shown at Danspace, Movement Research at Judson Church, AUNTS, the Chocolate Factory, Dixon Place, and the Kitchen. Additionally, Ward performed for downtown choreographers such as Yvonne Meier, DD Dorvillier, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Austin, Miguel Gutierrez, Heather Kravas, and Cathy Weis. Since moving to Austria, her work has been shown through brut Wien, WUK, Tanzquartier Wien, Wiener Festwochen, ImPulsTanz, and steirischer herbst. Most recently, she presented A rolling hitch (with PARASOL, 2024) at Tanzquartier.
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Accessibility
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Credits
Concept Alix Eynaudi & Elizabeth Ward On stage Ray Scheinecker, Elizabeth Ward, Alix Eynaudi Sound design Paul Kotal Voices Cathy Weis, Ray Scheinecker, Elizabeth Ward, Alix Eynaudi & guests Light design Lukas Kötz Costumes Isabelle Edi Production mollusca productions
Co-produced by Tanzquartier Wien and Kaaitheater (Brussels). Shaped through residencies at Kunstencentrum BUDA (Kortrijk), Blickle Raum (Vienna), and Bears in the Park (Vienna). In partnership with Cathy Weis at WeisAcres, a professional, artist-run performance space in SoHo (NYC). With support from the Municipal Department of Cultural Affairs, Vienna, and the Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS).
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Supporting Program
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APR
1618:30 – 18:50
Introduction
In English
Time
18:30 – 18:50
Location
TQW Halle G Foyer
Duration
20 Min
Price
Free admission
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APR
1715:30 – 17:00
Workshop on Stage
Alix Eynaudi, Elizabeth Ward, Ray Scheinecker
Time
15:30 – 17:00
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
90 Min
Price
€ 15
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APR
1717:30 – 18:15
Haptic Tour
for visually impaired and blind people
Time
17:30 – 18:15
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
45 Min
Price
Free, register at trauter@tqw.at
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APR
1817:30 – 18:15
Haptic Tour
for visually impaired and blind people
Time
17:30 – 18:15
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
45 Min
Price
Free, register at trauter@tqw.at
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Events
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APR
16
19:00 – 20:00
Alix Eynaudi & Elizabeth Ward
it doesn’t go without saying (& other gossips)
Time
19:00 – 20:00
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
60 Min
Price
€ 28/23/14/12
Additional Information
In English.
Performance with a special focus on the listening experience -
APR
17
19:00 – 20:00
Alix Eynaudi & Elizabeth Ward
it doesn’t go without saying (& other gossips)
Time
19:00 – 20:00
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
60 Min
Price
€ 28/23/14/12
Additional Information
In English.
Performance with a special focus on the listening experience -
APR
18
19:00 – 20:00
Alix Eynaudi & Elizabeth Ward
it doesn’t go without saying (& other gossips)
Time
19:00 – 20:00
Location
TQW Halle G
Duration
60 Min
Price
€ 28/23/14/12
Additional Information
In English.
Performance with a special focus on the listening experience
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