Board
The board of the Austrian Dance Council.
Michael Kropf
President and Choreographer
Choreographer and ballet master Michael Kropf is the current director of InterEuropa Ballet. With an impressive career as a choreographer, he has created over 100 works for ballet, opera, musical and operetta, including successful productions on renowned stages worldwide.
Michael Fichtenbaum
Vice President, Director of Europaballett St. Pölten
Michael Fichtenbaum is a renowned ballet dancer, educator and choreographer. As artistic director of Europaballett St. Pölten and the Theater des Balletts, he has significantly contributed to the development of the ballet scene in Austria.
Evelyn Téri
Honorary President, Choreographer
Prof. Evelyn Téri, an internationally sought-after educator, choreographer and journalist, was born in Budapest and is a distinguished figure with a rich career in dance and teaching. Her career spans renowned ballet companies, teaching at prestigious institutions and organising significant international ballet competitions.
Peter Rille
Honorary President
Peter Rille, born in 1954 in Vienna, is a distinguished figure in the field of ballet. His career spans several decades and includes not only an impressive path as a dancer but also his significant role as an educator and administrator.
Alexandra Zehetner
Marketing and Communications
Alexandra Zehetner, a certified business professional, is a versatile personality with an impressive career in business, cultural management and public relations. Her dedication reflects her outstanding ability to successfully connect business and culture.
Helmut Steiner
Treasurer
Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Steiner, born in 1950 in Wiener Neustadt, is a renowned engineer with an outstanding career in electrical and control engineering. Over several decades he has distinguished himself as an expert and executive in major companies.
Mihail Sosnovschi
Public Relations, Dancer, Choreographer
Mihail Sosnovschi, born in Chișinău, Moldova, is an outstanding ballet dancer, choreographer and president of the Vienna State Opera Ballet Association. His career is characterised by versatility, exceptional dance performances and commitment to cultural development.
Percy Kofranek
Secretary, Dancer
Percy Kofranek, born in 1957 in Malmedy (Belgium), is a distinguished figure in the ballet and dance scene. His career spans from the stages of Vienna to international performance venues. He has also made a name for himself as a teacher.