Atelier A: Valérie Favre

 We accompany a different contemporary artist each episode to deepen our understanding of their creative process

An afternoon with the girls of group B (17-18 years) followed by the boys of group A (15-16 years).

Violetta, Verdi's tragic heroine, is confronted by her doubles in a world dominated by men.

The first afternoon at the 54th Prix de Lausanne focuses on the 17-18 year-old candidates and the ballet classes. 

Classes and coaching, classical and contemporary, this third afternoon brings together all the diversity and excitement of the Prix de Lausanne

The programme includes lessons in classical dance for the girls in Group A (15-16 years) and coaching in contemporary variations for the boys in Group B (17-18 years).

On this last morning before the selections, a last opportunity to work on details before things get serious.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

For many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict.

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.