Münster's stages in historical context
For Tanztheater Münster, two venues are important points of reference: Theater Münster and Theater im Pumpenhaus. The descriptions on record represent different ways of bringing dance to the stage. For Theater Münster, they mention its own dance department, Tanz Münster, and an internationally assembled ensemble focused on contemporary dance. For Pumpenhaus, they describe independent productions and guest performances.
The names help with historical orientation: Daniel Goldin led the dance theatre at Theater Münster from 1996 to 2012. A later description of the venue names Lillian Stillwell as dance director and chief choreographer. Without current confirmation, this does not establish who holds the position today. Pumpenhaus opened in 1985 in a former sewage pumping station. These details explain its origins, not the date of its next performance.
A venue's name initially identifies a production context, not a particular aesthetic. An ensemble can develop a range of choreographic styles, while a venue hosting guest performances can bring together very different works. For a broader overview of watching and dancing yourself, visit the page Dancing in Münster: classes, dance floors and the stage. Here, the focus is on performance as artistic work.






