Coordination, education, and access to dance for all generations.
The Büro connects initiatives, strengthens networks, and increases visibility for dance as a social practice.
Our offer
The DANCE | MODERN | DANCE office coordinates educational and participation programs and organizes health-oriented dance training. The primary goal is to provide Chemnitz society with access to contemporary dance and to firmly anchor dance in the city's cultural life.
The Büro develops low-threshold programmes for diverse social groups and supports audience development, integration, prevention, and inclusion.
SilberTANZClub- Dance, Movement & Community for Older Adults
The SilberTANZClub is an open dance and movement program for seniors, aiming to provide them with activity, social connection, and creativity. The program is being developed within the context of the diverse dance initiatives created as part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, and contributes to establishing sustainable movement offerings for seniors in Chemnitz.
What is the SilberTANZClub about?
The SilberTANZClub offers weekly dance classes where participants of all backgrounds and physical abilities can discover movement in a safe and encouraging environment. The focus is on physical presence, flexibility, posture, breathing and social interaction. The aim is to promote well-being, strengthen body awareness and facilitate encounters through movement.
Experienced dance teachers lead the courses with a focus on mindful movement and communal experience. The program is designed so that participation is possible regardless of dance experience or physical ability.
The Silver DANCE Club is a regular, ongoing offering.
Who is it for?
Older adults looking to stay active, people who enjoy creative movement and social interaction, anyone interested in dance regardless of experience or physical ability, participants seeking a supportive and inclusive community
Alanna Miliauskiene
Impact
SilberTANZClub- Dance, Movement & Community for Older Adults
The SilberTANZClub is an open dance and movement program for seniors, aiming to provide them with activity, social connection, and creativity. The program is being developed within the context of the diverse dance initiatives created as part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, and contributes to establishing sustainable movement offerings for seniors in Chemnitz.
What is the SilberTANZClub about?
The SilberTANZClub offers weekly dance classes where participants of all backgrounds and physical abilities can discover movement in a safe and encouraging environment. The focus is on physical presence, flexibility, posture, breathing and social interaction. The aim is to promote well-being, strengthen body awareness and facilitate encounters through movement.
Experienced dance teachers lead the courses with a focus on mindful movement and communal experience. The program is designed so that participation is possible regardless of dance experience or physical ability.
The Silver DANCE Club is a regular, ongoing offering.
Who is it for?
Older adults looking to stay active, people who enjoy creative movement and social interaction, anyone interested in dance regardless of experience or physical ability, participants seeking a supportive and inclusive community
For many participants, the SilberTANZClub is much more than just a dance course. It offers: Improved physical well-being through gentle movement and balance exercises, mental and emotional enrichment through creative expression, social contact and community building across age and ability boundaries, opportunities for intercultural exchange and shared experiences, holistic promotion of well-being through the integration of body and mind in one activity.
Interested?
Interested parties can send us an e-mail to verein(at)tanzmodernetanz(dot)de.
SchulTANZprojekt – Creativity, Movement & Expression
The SchulTANZprojekt brings contemporary and urban dance directly into schools in Chemnitz and the surrounding area. The program introduces children and young people to dance as an artistic, physical and social practice, embedded in their everyday learning environment.
Through creative movement workshops, improvisation tasks and simple choreographic exercises, students explore rhythm, space, coordination and collaboration. Dance becomes a means of self-expression, strengthening self-confidence and group interaction, regardless of previous knowledge or physical ability.
The SchulTANZ project is developed in close cooperation with schools and teachers and is aimed at different age groups and learning contexts. It strengthens physical competence, creativity and social skills while offering low-threshold access to contemporary dance.
Who is it for?
Pupils of different age groups, teachers and educational institutions.
(c) Nasser Hashemi
Salsa
Our salsa evenings invite participants to immerse themselves in the joyful rhythms and dynamic partner work of salsa. The sessions are rooted in Afro-Latin American dance traditions and combine technique, musicality and social interaction.
Whether beginner or advanced - Salsa with TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ is a lively, integrative place where self-confidence, coordination and rhythmic flexibility can be built up. Suitable for people of all ages who enjoy moving to rousing music.
(c) RDNE Stock project
Mini Movers
Creative dance fun for little explorers
(3-8 years)
Mini Movers is a playful dance program for children that encourages imagination, curiosity and the joy of movement. Through music, stories, rhythm and creative tasks, children explore their bodies and develop basic motor skills. The courses promote coordination, balance, spatial awareness and social interaction. There is no pressure to perform - the focus is on discovery, joy and creativity.
Who is it for?
Children ages 3-8, no previous experience required.
(c) Yan Krukau
Gyrotonic®
Whole-Body Movement for Strength & Freedom
Gyrotonic® is a holistic movement method that uses flowing, circular movements to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness.
As part of the health-oriented programs of TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ, Gyrotonic® supports both rehabilitation and preventive movement practice. The method is suitable for people with different physical needs and is often used by dancers, athletes and people with chronic conditions.
Who is it for?
Dancers, movement enthusiasts and anyone interested in health-oriented, functional movement.
(c) Michal Sandor
Yoga
Mindful movement for body, breath and balance
The yoga program offers a calm, balancing counterbalance to dynamic dance styles. The exercises combine postures, breathing techniques and relaxation to promote flexibility, strength and mental clarity. The classes are adaptable to different levels of experience and physical abilities and support regeneration and mindfulness.
Who is it suitable for?
Adults who are looking for conscious movement, relaxation and physical balance.
(c) Anupam Mahapatra
DANCECamp
Youth dance exchange & creative collaboration
TANZCamp is a dance project for young people that combines contemporary and urban dance practices with intercultural exchange.
In intensive workshops and rehearsals, participants explore different movement styles and develop creative ideas together. Often in collaboration with international partner cities, TANZCamp promotes artistic growth, cultural dialog and a sense of community.
Who is it suitable for?
Young people and teenagers with an interest in dance and creative movement.
(c) Bianca Gabas
Capoeira for kids
Brazilian movement art & play for children
Capoeira for Kids introduces children to a Brazilian art form that combines dance, martial arts, music and play. Through rhythmic movement, games and group interaction, children develop strength, coordination, musicality and self-confidence. Capoeira encourages respect, teamwork and cultural curiosity and provides a dynamic, inclusive space for physical expression.
Who can join?
Kids and young people; no previous experience required.
(c) Nasser Hashemi