About us
The Austrian Dance Council was founded in April 1989, among others, by the Society for Ballet, the Hilverding Society, the Association of Friends of the Vienna State Opera, the Society of Friends of the Federal Theatres, the International Music Center, and the Media Kult Association.
In the early years, Dr. Marius Mautner-Markhof served as President, and Professor Michael Birkmeyer as Vice President of the Austrian Dance Council. Additionally, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Hubert Prantl significantly contributed to the successful work of the Austrian Dance Council in its initial phase as Secretary-General.
At that time, the Federal Minister, Dr. Hilde Havlicek, also supported the council’s efforts.
ÖTR Board of Directors

Michael Kropf
President and Choreographer

Michael Fichtenbaum
Vice President, Director Europeballet St. Pölten

Evelyn Téri
Honorary President, Choreographer

Peter Rille
Honorary President

Alexandra Zehetner
Marketing and Communication

Helmut Steiner
Treasurer

Mihail Sosnovschi
Public Relations, Dancer, Choreographer

Percy Kofranek
Secretary, Dancer
ÖTR Art Advisory Boards

Gyula Harangozó
Choreographer

Gabriele Haslinger
Ballet Teacher

Thoriso Magongwa
Dancer and Ballet Teacher

Iryna Tsymbal
Prima Ballerina

Brigitte Stadler
Ballet Master
Tanzfestival 2024



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