
Anastasia Kostner
Bio:
Anastasia Kostner is a dance artist, choreographer, and certified Rolfer from Italy, currently based in Amsterdam. She has performed internationally with companies such as Tanzschmiede/Fucinadanza, Vereinigte Bühnen Bozen, Roberto Castello, Les Gents d’Uterpan, and Thierry De Mey.
In recent years, Anastasia has stepped into the role of creator, developing her own choreographic voice in the Netherlands and abroad. She has choreographed for Between Two Hands at Over het IJ Festival, Fabrik Azurro, and Transart. Her work has been presented in venues such as Theater de Generator, CC Amstel, Het Plein Theater, Belcampo, and at festivals including WhyNot (NL), Bolzano Danza (IT), La Becquée (FR), Mittelfest (IT), Bloomsbury Festival (UK), Aterteater (IT), Dance Camera West (USA), and Alps Move (IT). Her debut work received the prestigious Italian Anticorpi XL award.
Anastasia holds a Master’s degree in Contemporary Dance Education (HFMDK Frankfurt) and a Postgraduate in Dance in Community (Laban, London). Her teaching is rooted in somatic practices and enriched by her experience in Rolfing, Alexander Technique, Yoga, and Body-Mind Centering. She offers a holistic, empowering approach that bridges embodied knowledge with creative expression.
Website: www.anastasiakostner.com
Photo: Kurt Koegel