My approach on cultural management integrates structural precision with a deep understanding of the creative process -
ensuring that every production,
whether independent or institutional reaches it's full potential.
Over the past decade, Lina Lev has cultivated a skill set in arts administration and project coordination, managing the logistical and communicative demands of major dance festivals and educational institutions. The following section provides a a collection of partner logos and a selection of her previous professional positions in the field. These roles represent a diverse range of partnerships—including multi-year collaborations with venues such as Theatrer and Orchestra Heidelberg and Theater Heilbronn. From supporting established international platforms like SEAD - Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance and ImPulsTanz - Vienna International Dance Festival to advancing the reach of independent ensembles like Kollektiva. , her work consistently aligns artistic vision with reliable operational management.
© Dirk Börm
StadtLesen Literature Festival in 25 cities (AT/DE)
StadtLesen is a mobile literature festival that transforms public city squares into cozy, open-air reading rooms, inviting passers by to browse through thousands of books and enjoy readings in a relaxed, "living room" atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Logistics & Team Coordination: Managed logistics for 100+ staff positions across 25 international locations (DE/AT)
-
HR Management: recruitment, contracting, cross-location scheduling, and onboarding
-
Stakeholder Relations: Acting as the central liaison for communication with local partners, authorities, and international stakeholders
-
Moderation: Facilitating author talks and Q&A sessions
-
Technical Oversight: Managing and ensuring seamless technical workflows for public programs
© Jochen Klenk
Tanz! Heilbronn Contemporary Dance Festival
Tanz! Heilbronn is a international contemporary dance festival hosted by Theatre Heilbronn that showcases a diverse range of renowned ensembles and innovative choreographic works.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Production Liaison: primary interface between artistic administration (KBB), technical departments, catering, PR and performing artists
-
Artist Relations: support for international ensembles and guests, ensuring a professional environment throughout the festival
-
Tour & Transfer Logistics: Coordinated complex tour schedules, local transfers, studio and travel logistics for visiting dance companies
-
Operational Support: back-office administration and on-site problem resolution to ensure seamless festival workflows
© Bernhard Müller
SEAD - Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance
SEAD is a leading international center for contemporary dance training and education that provides artists with a vibrant space for creative growth and experimental research. The academy opens a unique professional environment where students from around the world develop their technical skills and individual choreographic voices.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Academic Operations: managing the day-to-day administrative workflow and back-office operations
-
Student Advisory & Support: Served as primary point of contact for nearly 100 students from 30+ countries, providing guidance on academic requirements
-
Curriculum Logistics: coordination of the curriculum, liaison between the academy’s leadership, and the international student body
© Lys Y. Seng
FLUX Festival hostet by Theatre and Orchestra Heidelberg
FLUX is a dedicated platform for the independent performing arts, providing regional talent with a professional stage for experimental works and multidisciplinary exchange at Theatre Heidelberg. By integrating the freelance scene into the city’s municipal theatre, FLUX promotes a sustainable dialogue between institutional structures and avant-garde aesthetics, ensuring that innovative performance art remains a central part of the regional cultural landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Production & Venue Liaison: central point of contact between independent artists and the municipal theatre’s internal departments, including technology, administration, dramaturgy, and front-of-house.
-
Artist Support & Onboarding: Managed technical and logistical needs of regional creators
-
Scheduling & Resource Management: Coordinated rehearsal times, performance slots, and technical set-ups
-
Operational Oversight: Supervised on-site festival workflows, providing proactive problem resolution
© yako.one
ImPulsTanz Festival
DanceWEB is a renowned five-week scholarship program that fosters networking and artistic exchange among young contemporary dancers, while ATLAS serves as a specialized choreographic training program designed to help emerging artists develop their individual projects under professional mentorship. Both programs are core pillars of the ImPulsTanz festival.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Fellowship Management & Artist Liaison: main point of contact for international scholarship holders and mentors
-
Onboarding & Hospitality Logistics: Orchestrated the seamless integration of participants into the festival, including hotel coordination, arrival procedures, and professional orientation
-
Event & Gala Coordination: Spearheaded the logistical planning and execution of fellowship events, galas, and specialized project presentations
-
Field Operations & Audience Relations: Managed on-site operations at festival venues, overseeing the evening distribution of performance tickets and acting as a primary troubleshooter across the festival grounds
© Larissa Potapov
Kollektiva. Hamburg - Independent Dance Ensemble
Founded in 2018, Kollektiva. is an all-female ensemble of international freelance artists based in Hamburg. Operating within a heterarchical system, the collective leverages the diverse backgrounds of its eleven members to push the boundaries of movement through rigorous research. By fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas both in the studio and within Hamburg’s independent scene, the ensemble serves as a vital platform for plurality and collaborative performance art.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Co-Founding & Strategic Development: Co-established the ensemble’s foundational structure, steering its growth from an initial vision into a recognized player within the regional independent performing arts landscape
-
Production & Company Management: Monitoring projects, grants/budget planning, PR/ Content/ Website, venue scouting, and the coordination of international performance schedules
-
Heterarchical Leadership: Navigated the complexities of a collective management system, facilitating transparent communication and decision-making processes among eleven diverse artistic members
-
Creative & Physical Contribution: Maintained a dual role as a performer and co-choreographer, bridging the gap between administrative oversight and the ensemble’s physical research on stage