Tanja Liedtke
Tanja Michaela Karin Liedtke (6 October 1977 – 17 August 2007) was a German-born professional choreographer and dancer. She was most noted as a dancer,
Early life and education
Tanja Michaela Karin Liedtke was born on 6 October 1977 in
After deciding to pursue a career in contemporary dance, she continued her studies at the Rambert School in London, graduating in 1995.[1]
Career
Liedtke was granted Australian citizenship in 1996, keeping the dual German and Australian citizenship, and began her professional career with Australian Dance Theatre, working with the company until 2003. During this time, she toured with the company internationally, most notably around Australia, Asia, United Kingdom and North America. After ADT, she returned to England, where she joined the London-based DV8 Physical Theatre, under the direction of choreographer Lloyd Newson. During 2001 to 2007 Liedtke started to choreograph her own work. In 2007, Liedtke was appointed artistic director of the Sydney Dance Company, succeeding the founder Graeme Murphy. Unfortunately she did not have the opportunity to take the position, as she was killed in a road accident in Sydney before she was due to start.[2]
Legacy
The Tanja Liedtke Foundation was established in May 2008[3] in honour of her work. The foundation's purpose is to support the enrichment and advancement of contemporary dance theatre, and the development of Australian/European artistic connections.[4]
The Tanja Liedtke Foundation is registered in Stuttgart, Germany, as Tanja Liedtke Stiftung, with tax-privileged purposes in accordance with German Law.
The film Life in Movement directed by Bryan Mason and
In 2023,
Awards
- 1999 - Dance Australia Critics Choice Award for Most Promising Choreography
- 2000 - Dance Australia Critics Choice Award for Most Promising Choreography
- 2006 - Australian Dance Awardfor Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for her production of Twelfth Floor
- 2008 - Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work for her choreography of "Construct" (posthumous)[9]
- 2009 - Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for her choreography of Construct (posthumous)[10]
- 2009 - Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance for her choreography of Construct (posthumous)
See also
References
- ^ a b "Tanja's life". Tanja Liedtke Foundation (in German). 6 October 1977. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Sydney Dance company director Tanja Liedtke killed". AAP. 17 August 2007. Archived from the original on 20 January 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ "Tanja Liedtke Archive". Tanja Liedtke Archive. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Vision". Tanja Liedtke Foundation (in German). Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Choreographer's tale tops awards". AdelaideNow. 10 September 2011. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ "Animals". Sundance Institute. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Debelle, Penelope (6 July 2018). "Sophie's independent streak". SA Weekend. The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "2023 Tanja Liedtke Studio Residencies". Dance Informa Australia. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Wilson, Ashleigh (29 July 2008). "Billy Elliot boys named best actor winners at Helpmann Awards". The Australian. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ^ Perkin, Corrie (8 June 2009). "Posthumous award for gifted Liedtke". The Australian. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
External links
- Tanja Liedtke Foundation
- Tanja Liedtke Archive
- Tanja Liedtke at IMDb
- Papers of Tanya Liedke at the National Library of Australia
- Lietdke, Tanja at The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia
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