About
Karolina Wyrwal is a performer, choreographer and artistic director based in Berlin.
With a First Class Honors BA degree in Performing Arts from NSCD, UK, and a Master of Science degree in Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Karolina combines artistic expertise with a research-intensive focus. Her portfolio includes choreography for film and theater, as well as collaborations on award-winning videos. She performed with Polish Dance Theatre (2008-2012) and Berliner theatres: cie. toula limnaios (2012-2023), Thikwa Theatre (2008), and Tanztheater Global. She was awarded the Research and Development Grant in Performing Arts (Berlin Senat Department for Culture, 2023) and Culture Moves Europe Mobility Grant (Goethe Institute, Creative Europe, 2024).
CREATIVE
VISION
Dialogue & Change
Centered around the body and guided by the belief in the powerful impact of movement, the work invites collaboration across disciplines to inspire diverse perspectives and drive change.
Geometry in Motion
As a choreographer, emphasis is given to the visual components, extending beyond movement and incorporating precise spatial organization. Uncluttered environments are enriched with intentional geometry, often employing shapes such as cubes or spheres. The color scheme adheres to Bauhaus principles, employing a harmonious palette interrupted by a single contrasting hue.
The work adheres to a minimalist approach that intertwines all aspects – costumes, sets, and props – resulting in performances characterized by deliberate design and evocative color interactions. The comprehensive method carefully arranges every detail, merging purposeful simplicity with impactful color palettes, ultimately fostering a dialogue between form and hue.
Since 2019, a collaboration with a Berlin-based electronic music artist as an artistic director, has led to creating award-winning art videos. The team includes expertise in electronic music, choreography, visual art, set design, costume design, and stage performance.
Art & Music Videos
2020/21
Collaboration with electronic music artist as artistic director
Awards
Selected
Best Music Video MP Film Award 22'
Best Music Video Buenos Aires International Film 21'
Best Art Music Video Munich Music Video Awards 21'
OFF21 OFF Odense International Film Festival
Adience Choice Award, DMOFilm Festival 20'
Best First Time Director, Sweden FA 20'
28. Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg 22'
MENDING THE WORLD Artsitefest 21'
On Art - Poland 20'
Blackpitch Team
artistic director. producer. concept. choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
music: Blackpitch
performers: Marcin Motyl, Elizaveta Polyakowa
videographer. edit. co-director: Giacomo Corvaia
camera: Clemens Kahlke (divebomb)
costume. set design – Zofia Jakubiec, Karolina Wyrwal
animation: Creative Arthur
make up. hair: Anna Veneta
An experimental, idm magnum opus with a jaw-dropping video inspired by our over usage of plastic. end effect. Last Day Deaf
CHOREOGRAPHY
"The strong points of the choreography are not only its dynamics and effortless flow, but also a large dose of humour and innovative play with space.."
- Jacek Sobczynski, Glos Wielkopolski
2012
Polish Dance Theatre
choreography: Karolina Wyrwał
music: Paul Tinsley
dancers: Urszula Bernat, Katarzyna Kulmińska
25 min
choreography
2023
2024
Overchoice (research project - site specific)
Fractal (installation performance)
choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
performance: Karolina Wyrwal, Marcin Motyl
music: Paul Tinsley
video: Giacomo Corvaia
30 min
Fractal
Work in progress. Installation performance
Overchoice
Artistic research scholarship. Arbeits-und Recherchestipendium, Berlin
BROMBA i MUZYKA
2016
Szczecin Philharmonic
Piotr Moss –composer
Maciej Wojtyszko – script
Adam Wojtyszko – director
Krzysztof Lubka – choreography
Karolina Wyrwal – choreography
Michał Szyksznian – costumes, set
40 young dancers
The show led the audience on an interactive journey into the world of music with the Szczecin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bassem Akiki from the Warsaw National Opera. On stage, a crew of 40 dancers aged 9-15, selected through casting, brought a fresh perspective to the performance. The educational musical presentation, "Bromba and Music," received funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and was specially crafted for the Szczecin Philharmonic.
choreography
2014
2015
Teatr Tanca KIOSK RUCHU & 13Muz Gallery
choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
performance: Karolina Wyrwal, Krzysztof Lubka
music: Paul Tinsley
costumes: Michal Szyksznian
25 min
Solo work
KIOSK RUCHU Dance Theatre
Polish Dance Theatre
choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
music: Paul Tinsley
set design and costumes: Zofia Jakubiec
25 min
7 dancers
Polish Dance Theatre
choreography: Karolina Wyrwał
scenography: Karolina Wyrwał
music: Paul Tinsley
25 min
3 dancers
Impasse
Dance Shorts
2022
director. edit. choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
music: Paul Tinsley
song: Impasse from ‘Orthodox’ EP
camera: Marcin Motyl
director. choreography. edit: Karolina Wyrwal
dancers: Karolina Wyrwal, Krzysztof Lubka
camera: Jacub Bessarab
costume: Michal Szyszknian
screenings: ScreenDance Festiva SE, Híbrido Festival Brasileiro de Videodança BR, FilmFest Rogue Dancer USA, On Art PL Redwood Film Festival USA
dance five
Dance Shorts
2024
perfomance, choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
concept, camera, edit, musik: Oliver Look
VIDEO COLLABS
Bodymorfia
2024
video art
work in progress
BLACK & WHITE PROJECT
live performance and video works
rough image
concept. choreography: Karolina Wyrwal
music: Paul Tinsley
cinematography: Jagoda Chalcinska
creation: Ula Bernat, Karolina Wyrwal
a pinch of white
PERFORMER
Karolina collaborated with renowned choreographers like Ohad Naharin, Shobana Jeyasingh, Jacek Przybylowicz, Vanessa Haska, Be van Vark. She performed with Polish Dance Theatre (2008-2012) and Berliner theatres: cie. toula limnaios (2012-2023), Thikwa Theatre (2008) and Tanztheater Global.
cie. toula limnaios, 2019, D.Hartwig
PERFORMER
cie. toula limnaios, 2016-23
RESIDENCIES
reaserch and residency showings
BIOMIMICRY
Exploratory Movement Research
Culture Moves Europe - Goethe Institut
Residency at Redsapata Kulturinitiative - Sonnenstein Loft
Linz, 2024
biom
micry
HAPHAZARD
Interdisciplinary Residency
Dance, Visual Art & Sound Design
Center for Choreography Johann Kresnik Bleiburg/Pliberk, AU 2024
hap
hazard
Teaching & Workshops
Technique
class:
Cunningham based contemporary technique class (1h 30)
An holistic approach to developing the body as an expressive instrument, focusing on dynamics, space and travel. The intense class stimulates the cardiovascular system by combining core strengthening Cunningham elements, resistance work and stamina exercises. Focus is also placed on the anatomy of movement, articulation of the body and it's own natural energy flow to promote efficient use of energy and breath. The class leads to developing the core as the central pivot of the body gives a dancer more body balance and therefore a better symmetry and control.
Body conditioning and awareness for dance (1h 30)
Motor movements specifically developed for dance. Learn to strengthen the body as a whole, with focus on developing correct muscles, body alignment and symmetry. Developing the core as the central pivot of the body gives a dancer more body balance and therefore a better symmetry and control.
Embodied Flow:
Embodied Flow: Kinetic Mindfulness (1h)
A meditative movement class that blends dance, somatic practices, and an immersive soundscape, designed to enhance bodily awareness, release blockages, and connect with inner energy.
Work
with
Me
Links: SpektraKalimoto Collective