Org Team

Tamara Maksymenko is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher of contact improvisation and contemporary dance for 17 years already. She has been teaching many workshops all over the world (Poland, Spain, Israel, Austria, Italy, Greece, Finland, Egypt, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Morocco, Bulgary, Sweden, Portugal, France, and Turkey). She is the founder of Motion Mode Dance Theatre (MMDT) and the creator of many dance projects.
28 years of dance experience (since the early age of 4). She got medical education in body therapy and sociology at Dnipropetrovsk National University and trained at the Physical Theatre in Intragna (Switzerland) with Thomas Mattler.
Now Tamara is a member of the Ukrainian Contemporary Dance Platform Association and she is a member of OFFTANZ Tirol Association (Austria). The founder of "Solo & CI Tirol Festival" and "West meets East".

Question as to participation:
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Oleksii Kolbei is a Ukrainian artist, dancer, and choreographer with a background in ballroom dance, pole dance, and contemporary movement research. His work explores the intersection of performance, psychology, and embodiment, often blending dance with spoken word and participatory elements.

At the Solo & CI Tyrol Festival, he ensures a smooth and enriching experience for both participants and tutors by managing accommodation, food, and festival logistics. With a deep appreciation for dance and somatic practices, he is committed to fostering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all.

Chiara Scharler is a young contemporary dancer and performer from Austria, passionate about exploring the transformative power of dance. Dance has always been an important part of her life and since the age of 15, se committed herself to dance and has since trained in diverse styles, including contemporary, ballet, physical theater, partnering and floorwork, at Fontys Academy of the Arts in the Netherlands. Since mid-2024, Chiara has been based in Innsbruck, Austria, where she continues to expand her artistic journey. Alongside performing, she is deeply engaged in nurturing the dance scene. Chiara co-founded the 'Tilburg in Motion' dance festival and is also part of the organizing team for the 'Solo & CI Festival' in Tirol.