Simon Mayer

Artist

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More about the contributor

artistic director and performer at Sons of Sissy

is a performer, choreographer, musician, festival curator and workshop leader. He was born in Austria and studied at the Vienna State Opera Ballet School and at the Performing Arts and Research Studios in Brussels (P.A.R.T.S.). Simon was a member of the Vienna State Opera Ballet and has worked for Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker / Rosas (The Song), Wim Vandekeybus (Frisking) and Zita Swoon, among others. His choreographies are shown on international stages.

Participations

Sons of Sissy

A cosmos of traditions, folk dances and folk music

In an experimental way, four performers and musicians make use of traditional alpine live music, various group dances and ritualistic practices.

Volxfest (Folk Fest)

The Art & Power of Celebration

Volxfest to join in, dance along, play along, sing along, listen, parades, musical tram rides, performances, dance performances, open dancing and singing… in addition, workshops and regulars’ tables take place in the run-up to the festival.