Raimund Hoghe: Dancing Against the Normative Body

Raimund Hoghe, former dramaturge for Pina Bausch, has been performing solo since 1994. Standing 1.52 m tall with a hunchback, he describes his work as 'throwing his body into the struggle,' a phrase borrowed from Pasolini. His pieces, such as Meinwärts (1994), Chambre séparée (1997), Lettere amorose (1999), and Another dream (2000), blend biographical and autobiographical elements with text and music. Hoghe rejects the narcissism of Tanztheater, instead creating a critical stance against its hegemony. His choreography, shared by artists like Jérôme Bel and La Ribot, was recently awarded the prestigious German Producers' Prize. Hoghe emphasizes form over spectacle, using repetition and minimal gestures to let the music dictate movement. He often hides his face or presents his back, disappearing into the black box. His work challenges the stereotypical representation of the homosexual body. Another dream will be performed at International Tanzwochen in Vienna (July-August), the Hanover International Festival (September 7-10), and Festival Desviaciones in Madrid (October 15-28).