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EXCHANGE LAB
Intimacy Choreography in Dance

workshop, other, talk and Discussion, networking

FRI 06.11.2026
12:30pm — 7:00pm

Crespo Haus Frankfurt, Weißfrauenstraße 1–3, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

The majority of the Exchange LAB will take place in spoken English. Exception: the sessions on Saturday afternoon between 2:30–6:15 PM will be held in spoken German. (Topic: Consent & Access). The moderation will, whenever possible, ensure translation into spoken German or English. During the small-group exchange formats, each group will of course decide for itself which language to communicate in.

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Poster for "Exchange Lab – Intimacy Choreography in Dance," November 6–8, Crespo Haus, Frankfurt. Graphic of several hands reaching toward each other in dark blue on an orange background.

Information on accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible event room? (No steps or thresholds higher than 5 cm, doors at least 90 cm wide, wheelchair-accessible toilet, etc.)
Elevator and accessible restroom at the venue.

Is the performance in Easy Language?
Whispered interpretation into English, German, or plain language

Is there an audio description? In which language?

Is there a translation into Sign Language? Into which?
German Sign Language (DGS) interpretation

Are there beanbags?

Is there an awareness team?

Is there a pick-up and drop-off service from and to public transport?
There will be a service at fixed times.

Further information regarding accessibility
Access Friend for accompaniment and orientation on site.

HOW DO WE SHAPE INTIMACY AND PHYSICAL CONTACT IN CONTEMPORARY DANCE SO THAT THEY ARE CONSENT-BASED, CARING, AND SUSTAINABLE? The Exchange LAB by CLOSER WITH CONSENT invites Intimacy Choreographers & Coordinators, dancers, choreographers, and dance educators, for three days of lectures, workshops, and open professional exchange on Intimacy Choreography in contemporary dance. Topics include the current state of Intimacy Choreography (IC) in dance, dance-specific development – including a focus on accessibility – as well as consent-forward dance pedagogy, featuring Zwoisy Maers-Clarke, Birte Opitz, and Nicole Perry, among others. Participation is free of charge and only possible with prior registration (limited number of participants, registration deadline: October 15, 2026). CLOSER WITH CONSENT and the Exchange LAB are supported as part of Next Steps, a program by Bureau Ritter to strengthen dance professionals in Hessen. Funded by the Crespo Foundation.

Further dates:

  • SAT 07.11. | 10:15am

    Crespo Haus Frankfurt, Weißfrauenstraße 1–3, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

    Registration

  • SUN 08.11. | 10:15am

    Crespo Haus Frankfurt, Weißfrauenstraße 1–3, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

    Registration