Norbert Servos

Role: Faculty Emeritus: Dance History & Tanztheater
The Pina Bausch Elite Legacy: Served for over 30 years as the personal collaborator of dance icon Pina Bausch. He is universally recognized as the leading international expert on German Tanztheater, publishing globally acclaimed standard literature on her revolutionary work.
Pioneering Dance Journalist: Co-founder and editor of Ballett International, driving it to become Europe’s premier dance magazine. Author of celebrated biographies on dance pioneers like Susanne Linke and Reinhild Hoffmann.
Acclaimed Choreographer & Director: Artistic Director of DanceLab Berlin. He directed over 20 global productions (including Cairo, Athens, Havana) and created the award-winning dance film "Elements of Mine" for the major European network ARTE / NDR.
High-Level Curator: Curated high-profile programs for state cultural events, notably the international festival "Tanzwelten" at the State Theater Braunschweig.
The Global Impact at Balance 1: As Faculty Emeritus, Norbert Servos represents the living history and deepest intellectual blueprint of contemporary dance in Germany. His presence within our legacy cements Balance 1 as a true elite Conservatory, providing students with unparalleled artistic substance.