about us PIANODANCES is a distinctive duo-company that brings together the expressive power of contemporary dance and the full artistic force of classical piano. Founded in 2025 at Undergroud lX- Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch- by dancer Julie Anne Stanzak and pianist Maki Hayashida, the company creates immersive performances that establish a vivid and precise dialogue between movement and music. Marked by exceptional artistic presence and virtuosity, the dance is shaped by clarity, depth, and intensity—while the piano unfolds far beyond refinement and elegance, emerging as a powerful, driving voice on stage. Together, they create a compelling artistic event that is immediate, striking, and deeply resonant. With a strong artistic vision, PIANODANCES seeks to inspire festival organizers and agencies through captivating, wide ranging works that engage and move diverse audiences.
