Sebastiano Sing, born on August 9, 1988, in Tegernsee, Germany, is an accomplished choreographer and performer currently residing in Vienna, Austria. As the artistic director of Tanztheater Sing, Sebastiano's creative vision is centered around exploring themes of escapism from the routines of everyday life, transcending the ordinary, and delving into the profound question, "What do we dream of?"

Driven by a deep yearning for evocative atmospheres and a passion for crafting narratives through poetic imagery, Sebastiano's choreographic practice demonstrates a commitment to exploring the rich dimensions of the dance theater genre. His personal dedication is centered on the ongoing refinement and evolution of the aesthetics inherent to this captivating form of artistic expression.

Sebastiano Sing’s works have been showcased in prominent cities such as London, Lisbon, Belgrade, Venice, Munich, Stuttgart, and Vienna. His engagements as a performer have taken him to various European cities and festivals, including the Biennale Teatro in Venice (2018), the Venice Art Biennale (2015), steirischer herbst (2016), Wiener Festwochen (2017), and Wien Modern (2022).

Sebastiano pursued studies in Performative Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, graduating with Highest Honor. Notable recognitions include the 2020 Startstipendium (grant) for Performing Arts, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture in Austria, and the prestigious danceWEB grant of the ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival 2021. His collaborations include notable names such as Milos Lolic, Christopher Rüping, and Gisèle Vienne. Additionally, he served as an assistant director at Münchner Volkstheater (2012/2013).

NEWS
His recent piece MATHIEU got invited to ImPulsTanz - International Dance Festival Vienna 2023 in the frame of [8:tension] Young Choreographers’ Series. Show dates: July 18th + 20th 2023 at Schauspielhaus Wien.

scholarships + grants
2021 - danceWEB scholarship for ImPulsTanz - International Dance Festival 2021 in Vienna
2020 - Startstipendium for Performing Arts - Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts and Culture
2018/18 - Training scholarship for professional performers - Tanzquartier Wien
2014/15 - Merit scholarship - Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

residencies + masterclasses + training programs
2022 - Turbo Residency at ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival Vienna
2019 - ATLAS - training program for emerging dance artists - ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival Vienna - Coach: Guy Cools
2018 - Biennale Teatro College Venice - masterclass with Gisèle Vienne
2017 - ruhrtriennale Bochum - masterclass 
2016 - Biennale Teatro College Venice - masterclass with Eva Maria Voigtländer

education
2013-2018 - Performative Arts - MA - Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
2009-2011 - Acting - private tuition - coaching with several mentors - Munich - Vienna