Urban Dance, Training & Excellence

Soul Expression

The Leistungszentrum Breaking konzentriert sich auf Breaking als hochkarätige Performance-Praxis und integrative Kulturform. Das Programm unterstützt junge Talente, aufstrebende Profis und erfahrene Tänzer*innen durch strukturiertes Training, Wettbewerbe, Bildungsformate und internationalen Austausch. Außerdem stellt es den urbanen Tanz in einen Dialog mit zeitgenössischem Tanz, Musik, bildender Kunst und Stadtgesellschaft.

As a center of excellence, it will contribute to the professionalization and recognition of urban dance, while remaining true to its inclusive, community-based roots.

What this program offers:

  • Training and support for young and aspiring breakers
  • Performance and competition formats
  • Training and professional qualification
  • Breaking programs included
  • Collaboration with DJs, musicians and graffiti artists
  • Exchange between urban and contemporary dance practices


Who it is for:

Children, young people and adults who are interested in breaking and urban dance - from beginners to professionals.

Funded by TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund with the support of the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Funded by TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund with the support of the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Supported by the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism. This institution is co-financed through tax revenues on the basis of the budget adopted by the Saxon State Parliament.

Supported by Kulturraum Stadt Chemnitz. This measure is co-financed through tax revenues on the basis of the budget adopted by the members of the Saxon State Parliament.

Supported by the Beisheim Foundation.