Art, staging & talent development
Katja Mack believes in the transformative power of creativity and creates spaces where people can develop their artistic potential. Whether as Founder and Director of the TALENT ACADEMY Europa-Park, as Creative Director of Eatrenalin or as a show producer at the Europa-Park Resort, she shapes the world of entertainment with every production, every choreography and every new idea.
She combines her passion for art, music, dance and staging with strategic foresight to drive innovation in the artistic field. She has been honoured with the ‘Live Entertainment Excellence Spirit Award’ for her extraordinary achievements.
We are proud to be able to support talented individuals in their development and to help them prepare for the future.
From passion to profession
Katja Mack was born in Kazakhstan in 1987 and grew up in an environment that encouraged creativity. Her parents enabled her to access dance, music, figure skating and painting from an early age. After training in classical ballet, she studied choreography and dance education to deepen her passion for staging and movement on a professional level.
Her desire to create a place where artistic and sporting activities merge led to the founding of the TALENT ACADEMY Europa-Park in 2014.
Here, children, teenagers and adults can develop in the areas of dance, acrobatics, music and visual arts. With her holistic approach, which combines artistic development with mental training, she is shaping a new generation of creatives.
In 2025, the TALENT ACADEMY secured a strategic partnership with Unilever Langnese to expand scholarship programmes for particularly talented participants.
TALENT ACADEMY: A space for creativity and inspiration
With the TALENT ACADEMY, Katja Mack has created an institution that goes far beyond traditional classes. Every week, more than 100 classes in dance, music, acrobatics and art take place here – led by over 30 professional coaches. The academy spreads across 2,000 square metres and sets new standards in talent development with practical events, shows and competitions. Mindset training plays a particularly important role: it helps participants to develop their full potential and prepare mentally for stage performances.
The Talent Foundation e. V., which she founded, provides financial support to ambitious young talents, enabling them to take part in international competitions, workshops and further training.
Creative direction & artistic innovation
As well as promoting talent, Katja Mack draws on her creative expertise to develop major entertainment formats at the Europa-Park Resort. She directs and choreographs numerous shows, developing innovative stage formats that continuously enhance the entertainment offering. Her work transcends traditional productions, creating immersive experiences that evoke emotion, nurture young talent, and inspire visitors long after they leave.
Show Producer for the Dinner-Show
Creative Director of Eatrenalin
Awards & honours – an overview of selected accolades
Katja Mack's outstanding commitment to the arts, show business and talent development has been honoured multiple times:
- ’Live Entertainment Excellence Spirit Award’ (2019) – For outstanding achievements in the field of live entertainment
- Brass Ring Award (2015) – For the Europa-Park musical ’SPOOK ME!’
- Red Dot Design Award (2023) – For creative design projects in the amusement
- TEA Thea Award (2024) – For the multisensory experience Eatrenalin
Katja Mack
Creativity with vision
Latest press releases about Katja Mack
Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and ‘Tirol Log Flume’ return, while the ‘Yomi Adventure Trail’ awaits explorers
With the Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and the ‘Tirol Log Flume’, two traditional classics return to the Austrian themed area with a brand new splendour. The charming family rollercoaster and the refreshing log boat ride wind through the impressive ‘Magical Valley of Diamonds’ and bring fun for all ages. The ‘Yomi Adventure Trail’ is completely new, an adventurous high-altitude trail with suspension bridges, plenty of climbing elements and two slides that take guests up the rocks that reach up to twelve metres in height to the ‘Gemstone Grotto’. ‘Alpenexpress Coastiality’ also has a new VR adventure waiting for you.
May 14, 2024
More than 300 international participants at the fifth AUREA Award in Europa-Park
The Europa-Park Resort once again served as the meeting place for innovative entrepreneurs, experts and visionaries from all over the world. On 1st December 2022, the best products for immersive tech and entertainment developments in VR, AR, XR and MR were honoured at the fifth AUREA Awards. The award ceremony took place as part of the industry conference NTR - The Metaverse Summit, in cooperation with the Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. and MACK NeXT, which saw the international participants meeting in Rust from 1st to 2nd December.
December 2, 2022