The Produktionszentrum Tanz + Performance e.V. (PZ) is the central hub for contemporary dance in Stuttgart. Through its production and networking structures, the PZ creates the conditions for professional, innovative, and sustainable artistic work, making a significant contribution to the preservation and ongoing development of dance as an art form.
As a non-profit organization, the Produktionszentrum provides the framework and conditions for professional artistic work. Around 80 members and their companies and project partners working in dance, choreography, performance, dance education, and physical theatre benefit from its services. These include rehearsal and production spaces, professional training, workshops, production and communications support, as well as the initiation and facilitation of interdisciplinary collaborations. As a competence center, the PZ brings together needs, resources, and expertise, thereby strengthening the independent dance scene in Stuttgart, the state of Baden-Württemberg, and beyond in a sustainable way.
At the same time, the PZ sees itself as an open meeting place for independent artists, cultural practitioners, institutions, and audiences. Its spaces foster exchange, collaboration, inspiration, and critical reflection, while creating opportunities for artistic development and social dialogue.
In doing so, the PZ contributes to strengthening an open, democratic culture and to safeguarding cultural infrastructure
History
The PZ was founded in 2000 by Alexander Frangenheim, Bettina Milz, Catarina Mora, Hans-Peter Glathe, Marco Santi, Silke Kabisch and Silke Kreutzer.
Since 2010, the Produktionszentrum Tanz + Performance e.V. has been located in the old Felsenkeller in Stuttgart-Feuerbach. The rehearsal venue is a large heritage-protected space from the 19th century.
In 2021, the PZ held its 20th anniversary with an official celebration at the Theaterhaus Stuttgart as well as the creation of the dance piece “Counter Balance”, performed by members of the PZ and choreographed by Lior Lev, which was spresented at the "Historische Wasserspeicher" (old water reservoir) in Stuttgart.