Dance Trance

It8217;s the same spirit of independence that her piece Eigensinn salutes. Eigensinn merges rapid dance steps with breathless monologues of Pfundtner8217;s journey from a newborn who doctors said would never walk. 8220;They said I would have to live in a wheelchair,8221; says the dancer before dragging her body, one stiff leg at a time, on to a chair. But, Pfundtner not only taught herself to move but also to dance. Once again, the rebel won.

When she teaches students at a dance workshop organised by Gati, Pfundtner is careful about freedom of expression and she says she encourages students to tap their own individuality. 8220;I bring to them only the tools, the creativity is always their own,8221; smiles Pfundtner. Look out for some new steps.