Tanz ist KLASSE!

What is dance? Where are its limits? Where are our limits? Who and what can dance? Marie Werner, FSJlerin* at Tanz ist KLASSE!, deals with these questions and, in this context, offers a workshop series for young people between the ages of 14 and 18 who are interested in dance. Central questions on dance and movement will be developed and choreographies created. Previous experience in dance is not necessary! The course takes place from 28th March to 13th June on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The project concludes on 16th June with a small presentation of the results for friends and family. *The Voluntary Social Year in Culture means one year of co-creation through cultural work. Within the framework of this FSJK, the volunteers are working on a project whose organization and implementation will be on a self-responsible basis.

George Balanchine still is one of the most renowned neo-classical choreographers. When he decided to build his own American ballet company during the 1930s he knew he had to build a ballet school first, known as the “School of American Ballet”. In this school he was able to teach his own technique as an enrichment to the classical ballet technique. “Dancing Balanchine” - a course of workshops, in which young and adult amateur dancers may get to know the specific style of George Balanchine. On the basis of this style the former soloist of the Staatsballett Berlin, Stephanie Greenwald, who was educated at the “School of American Ballet” herself gives a training over several weeks. In course of the upcoming premiere of Balanchine|Forsythe|Siegal at the Staatsballett Berlin on May 4th 2019 the participants may likely get to visit a rehearsal. From March 24th, every Sunday from 10.30 to 12.00 am (nine workshops, not on April 7th and April 21st), from 16 years on, previous knowledge in classical ballet is mandatory. Costs: 100 Euro per person

Before the Performance of LA SYLPHIDE we offer children and their families an age-based introduction into the production. We will tell you the plot, present the different characters to you and dance some steps from the original choreography. The workshop takes place two hours before the performance starts. Application for the workshop is possible only if you visit the following performance.

Before performances of the Staatsballett Berlin marked as "family performances" we offer children and their families a workshop to prepare the visit. During the workshop the families and children get information and will learn a few steps of the production. An application is necessary. In the season 2018/2019 we offer family workshop ahead of following performances: Sunday, 16. September 2018, 17:00 – 18:00 Uhr „Celis | Eyal“, Komische Oper Berlin Sunday, 07. October 2018, 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr „Swan Lake“, Deutsche Oper Berlin Sunday, 21. October 2018, 16:00 – 17:00 Uhr „Swan Lake“, Deutsche Oper Berlin Friday, 07. December 2018, 13:00 – 14:00 Uhr „The nutcracker“, Deutsche Oper Berlin Monday, 28. January 2019, 17:30 – 18:30 Uhr „Celis | Eyal“, Komische Oper Berlin Saturday, 09. February 2019, 17:00 – 18:00 Uhr „La Bayadère“, Staatsoper Unter den Linden Sunday, 10. March 2019, 17:00 – 18:00 Uhr „Van Dijk | Eyal“, Komische Oper Berlin Sunday, 31. March 2019, 17:30 – 18:30 Uhr „Onegin“, Staatsoper Unter den Linden Thursday, 11. April 2019, 17:30 – 18:30 Uhr „Van Dijk | Eyal“, Komische Oper Berlin Monday 22. April 2019, 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr „La Sylphide“, Deutsche Oper Berlin Saturday, 11. May 2019, 17:30 – 18:30 Uhr „Balanchine | Forsythe | Siegal“, Staatsoper Unter den Linden Sunday, 26. May 2019, 16:00 – 17:00 Uhr „La Sylphide“, Deutsche Oper Berlin Monday, 10. June 2019, 16:00 – 17:00 Uhr „Romeo and Juliet“, Deutsche Oper Berlin

Together with dancers, young and old visitors of the performances of "La Sylphide" experience an introduction to the production. 50 minutes prior to the Performance, they meet dancers of the Staatsballett Berlin, can take a closer look at costumes and props, learn more about the plot in a childfriendly manner and become active themselves.

Before the performance ROMEO AND JULIET, we offer children and their families an age-based introduvtion into the production. We will tell you the plot, present the different characters to you and dance some steps from the original choreography. The workshop takes place two hours before the performance starts. Application for the workshop only if you visit the following performance.

To become aware of one's own body and use it as a means of self-expression; to move to music, develop dance elements, and rehearse a small performance piece – these are just some of the things offered by a dance workshop in which dancers of the Staatsballett Berlin pass on a few of their skills. Under the instruction of dance educators from the Tanz ist KLASSE! association Age restrictions: from 15 years of age, previous knowledge required The workshops take place in the ballet studios of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

During the five-day summer camp, teenage hobby dancers get a ballet class each day and learn short variations, with or without pointe shoes. The camp is being led by our dance pedagogue and former solist of the Staatsballett Berlin, Stephanie Greenwald.

During the holidays, we offer families to visit the Staatsballett Berlin and try some dancesteps themselves. Participants get information about the ballet and the Staatsballett Berlin and get to see some of our professional dancers in action. The workshop is for children from 4 years on and their families.