BIO
As a dancer Raphael has worked with and learned from artists such as Ismael Ivo (Impulstanz/Biennale di Venezia), Lorena Nogal (La Veronal), Evgeny Kozlov (Do-Theater) and Lance Grieß (Trisha Brown Company)
In 2021, Raphael founded the dance company vanholzers, establishing a dynamic platform for his cutting-edge choreographic works. His debut choreographic creation, "desire de paragüas" earned him the prestigious Premio Fundación AISGE and the dantzaZ residency award. That same year, the spanish dancemagazine Fila Zero recognized his exceptional talent by naming him one of the top up and coming dancemakers.
Raphael's return to his home country Austria marked a significant milestone in his career: As part of tanztage23, Posthof - Linz showcased a triple bill of his works, which received rave reviews for their creativity and impact. Following that he created a work for Ballet Arabesque, Bulgaria's National Contemporary Dance Company, which culminated in a stunning premiere at the State Music and Ballet Center Sofia.
His choreography for the film "Truth is in the Details" has garnered international acclaim, winning the several awards such as "Best Choreography" and "Best Concept" among others. The film is screening at festivals worldwide. Most recently he has ben names choreographer of the month by Dance ICONS.
His debut work Desire de Paragüas received the Premio Fundación AISGE and the dantzaZ residency award. That same year, the Spanish dance magazine Fila Zero named him one of the Top 10 Upcoming Artists.
In 2023, Raphael returned to Austria with a triple bill presented at Posthof – Linz as part of tanztage23, receiving outstanding press responses. His collaboration with Ballet Arabesque, Bulgaria’s National Contemporary Dance Company.
“The choreographer Miro Holzer has achieved stylistic unity as well as a strong purity of choreographic line in a markedly aestheticized choreographic action that is quite dark, suggesting a sense of black poetry.”
* Zelma Alamaleh, Bulgarian journalist
“A scenic performance by vanholzers in which the seven dancers show their versatile skills, with colorful balloons raining down. Long applause for a splendidly danced choreography.”
— Nachrichten.at
Raphael’s choreography for the film Truth is in the Details garnered international acclaim — winning Best Choreography at the Moving Body Festival and being showcased at festivals worldwide.
“The film establishes a timeless and otherworldly setting that enhances the exploration of nature and human nature.”
— Canada Fashion Film Festival
“The work of Raphael Miro Holzer is visually and intellectually stunning. I respect how he does not compromise with his art and that he continues on his path and tells stories in an original manner.”
— Jury Member / Margarita Arnaudova Award
Raphael also curates within the bluebox program in Vienna — further shaping infrastructures for contemporary creation, production, and dance innovation.
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