ANIMA is a multidisciplinary art collective with a focus on contemporary and modern dance, founded by Irena Tavpash and Magdalena Jurisic. We first met in a locker room after a dance training session in 2014. Our shared passion for dance, similar perceptions of dance aesthetics, and a broad understanding of the art quickly connected us.

We celebrate modern dance technique and its ability to empower the human body with freedom, individuality, strong expression, and unique style. We cherish the legacy we've inherited and are committed to preserving this tradition, ensuring modern dance thrives.

Dance studio ANIMA FABRIK was established in 2019. Regular dance training is essential for performances, which led to the initiation of our open classes. Everyone interested in quality dance training or wishing to be a part of our art projects can become a member. They can experience the creative process and even perform alongside us. By blending dance training with artistic performances and inviting our members to be part of our creative journey, ANIMA FABRIK stands out as more than just a dance studio.

Since 2020, ANIMA FABRIK has proudly been a part of the Creative Cluster. Housing 40 studios and serving as a social and innovation hub for 140 creative souls, the Cluster provides a progressive environment. Here, we're based among a diverse group of young artists, designers, performers, and start-ups. This setting offers us a significant platform for collaboration, networking, and exchange. The presence in such a space reinforces our commitment to multidisciplinary collaborations with local artists and underscores our dedication to an expansive vision of dance art.

Irena Tavpash, born in 1987 in Ukraine, is an accomplished ballerina, contemporary dancer, and choreographer. For the last decade, she has made Vienna her home and furthered her education in Theater, Film, and Media Arts there.

With roots in classical ballet, Irena has expanded her expertise by embracing various contemporary techniques. Her distinct dance style melds classical ballet with methods like the Graham and Limon techniques, Jazz and Flow Work, creating a vibrant blend of dance forms.

At its core, Irena's choreography captures the harmony between control and liberation, between structure and spontaneity, and between age-old traditions and contemporary innovations.

Born in 1984 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Magdalena is a multi-faceted artist: a semi-professional jazz dancer, set designer, and trained architect. She innovatively infuses architectural aesthetics into her dance and choreography, transforming spatial concepts into performance art. Through her exploration of various materials and shapes, she challenges and extends the traditional boundaries of dance.

Magdalena's holistic grasp of dance, movement, and space is a testament to her expertise. Whether it's the costume's design, the technical execution of a dance sequence, or the physical set design, each element tells a story. She masterfully weaves these components together, offering audiences a distinct and enveloping performance experience.

Magdalena’s work is characterized by minimalist designs, clean lines, and repetitive patterns, mirroring architectural blueprints.