This is what we call artists who accompany and help shape the Tanzhaus over an extended period. They develop projects together with us and bring their ideas, perspectives, and ways of working into the house. What an accompliceship involves exactly varies from case to case. You can find out more, along with our current accomplices, under “Artists”.

The person who invents a dance piece. In the studio, they work together with the dancers, try out movements, and decide what will later be seen on stage. Some choreographers arrive with a precise plan, while others develop the piece step by step during rehearsals.

A choreography is everything you see moving on stage. Who moves when, whether alone or together, and how the dancers move through the space in relation to one another. It can be planned down to the last detail, or it can keep changing throughout the rehearsal process.

Contemporary dance has no fixed rules. Every piece can look completely different and raise different questions. Sometimes there’s a lot of talking, sometimes none at all. Sometimes the dancing is what you’d expect, and sometimes it’s completely different.

A course takes place regularly over several weeks or a semester. You get to know new movements and have time to try them out again and again. This way, you can learn step by step.

A dance floor looks almost like a normal floor, but it’s made specifically for dancing. It has a slight spring to it, which is easier on the knees, back, and joints. Anyone who dances regularly notices the difference right away.

Dramaturges accompany a dance piece during its creation. They sit in on rehearsals, ask questions, and give feedback. They often notice things that the artists themselves no longer see.

A dance technique that involves a lot of work on the floor. Instead of just standing or jumping, dancers roll, slide, support themselves, and rise again.

Mediation takes dance out of the Tanzhaus and into the city. We work together with schools, neighborhoods, and other partners to create encounters with dance, even beyond our stage.

On Top is our label for everything that happens around the programme. This includes talks, parties, introductions, workshops, or other events where people can meet, exchange ideas, or celebrate together.

Open Practice is an open training session for everyone. You can simply drop by and join in. No prior experience is needed, and you don’t have to sign up for several weeks.

Performance is an umbrella term for an artistic presentation. At Tanzhaus, this can be a dance piece, but also something that combines dance with music, spoken word, or other art forms.

A relaxed performance is a show with as few barriers as possible. You’re welcome to move around, step out briefly, or come back later. Even if the audience isn’t completely quiet, that’s perfectly fine. You can find more information under “Relaxed Performance”.

During a residency, artists work in the Tanzhaus for several days or weeks on a new idea or piece. At the end of the residency, they can share their work with the audience in a sharing. This gives you a glimpse into the creative process and lets you experience what is currently being worked on. Admission is always free. You can find all dates under “Programme”.

A sharing is not a finished dance piece. You get a glimpse into the rehearsals and see what’s currently being worked on. Often the artists share more about their work afterward or answer questions from the audience.

Show-Off is Tanzhaus’s platform for emerging talent. Over three weeks, young choreographers work on new short pieces. At the end, they present their work to an audience for the first time.

Tanzhaus young is our programme for children, young people, and school classes. It includes performances, courses, and projects where young people can discover dance and try it out for themselves. You can find our courses for children under “Trainings & Courses”.

A training is for anyone who wants to dance regularly. It’s about keeping your body moving, trying out new things, and training together with others. Unlike a course, you can usually also attend individual training sessions. You can find our offerings under “Trainings”.

A workshop is meant for participation. Together with artists, you try out new movements, get to know different working methods, and can become active yourself. A workshop lasts an afternoon or several days. You can find our offerings under “Workshops & On Top”.