A Home for Contemporary and Urban Dance
Coming soon...
The TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ Center will be the institutional heart of all our activities. It combines artistic production, education, health, inclusion and international exchange in one place.
As a center for contemporary dance, we will offer space for professional artists, up-and-coming talent and the wider public. It will be a place for research, education, participation and dialog - a combination of local engagement with international perspectives.
Core program areas
Together under One Roof
All three program areas will be interlinked and reflect the values of the TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ Zentrum: artistic quality, accessibility, inclusion and international exchange.
Whether through professional artistic research, citizen participation or urban dance competence - the center will create a common space in which dance is lived as an artistic, social and democratic practice.
Central European Choreographic Centre
Research, Creation & International Exchange
The Central European Choreographic Center will focus on artistic research, creation and professional development in the field of contemporary and urban dance art. It will support dance artists at different stages of their careers through international residencies, research phases and production processes. Artists will be provided with time, space and professional support to develop new choreographic ideas and exchange with local communities and international partners.
The program is closely linked to a growing European and international network that includes partner institutions in cities such as Düsseldorf, Mulhouse, Ljubljana and Manchester.
Ljubljana and Manchester include.
What this program offers:
- International artist residencies
- Artistic research and development phases
- Creation and production support
- Professional training and continuing education
- Exchange with international partner institutions
- A space for inclusive and interdisciplinary artistic work
Who it is for:
Professional dance artists, choreographers, and collectives working in contemporary
and urban dance.
and urban dance.
© Mouvoir
Centre for Generational Dance
Dance for All Ages and Life Stages
Tanz der Generationen aims to make dance accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities - from early childhood to old age. This program sees dance as a tool for health, prevention, integration and social connection. It will offer a wide range of formats, from dance programs for young children and teenagers to dance for seniors, inclusive and therapeutic dance and intergenerational projects.
Dance is not only used here as an art form, but also as a means of strengthening physical and mental well-being and promoting community.
What this program offers:
- Dance for babies, children, and young people
- Intergenerational dance formats
- Dance for adults and seniors
- Inclusive and therapeutic dance
- Dance for health, rehabilitation, and prevention
- Community dance and participatory projects
- Supportive environments for people with disabilities or chronic conditions
Who it is for:
Children, young people, adults, senior citizens, families and people with different physical, mental or social needs.
© Nasser Hashemi
Performance and Excellence Centre for Breaking
Urban Dance, Training & Excellence
The Breaking Performance Center focuses on breaking as a high-level performance practice and integrative cultural form. The program supports young talents, aspiring professionals and experienced dancers through structured training, competitions, educational formats and international exchange. It also places Breaking in a dialog with contemporary dance, music, visual arts and urban culture.
As a center of excellence, it will contribute to the professionalization and recognition of breaking, while remaining true to its inclusive, community-based roots.
What this program offers:
- Training and development for young and emerging breakers
- Performance and competition formats
- Education and professional qualification
- Inclusive breaking programmes
- 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.
Mike Schwotzer
Supported by TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund with funds from the 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.