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Performances

World Premiere

16. – 18.

APR
2026

ALIX EYNAUDI & ELIZABETH WARD

it doesn’t go without saying (& other gossips)

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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

  • 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.

  • Accessibility

    Audio Induction

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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).

  • Supporting Program

    • APR
      16

      18:30 – 18:50

      Introduction

      In English

      Time

      18:30 – 18:50

      Location

      TQW Halle G Foyer

      Duration

      20 Min

      Price

      Free admission

    • APR
      17

      15:30 – 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

    • APR
      17

      17:30 – 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

    • APR
      18

      17:30 – 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

  • Events

    • 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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