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Education 3 Year Dance Education Program in Modern Dance
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3 Year Dance Education program in Modern Dance

ausbildung_bt3.jpgThe goal of DANCEWORKS berlin is to provide young dancers with a comprehensive education program which develops their physical and artistic abilities, and enables them to achieve the highest professional standard of Modern Dance.

Our highly qualified international faculty use a wide range of styles and techniques. There is a strong emphasis based upon the most significant Modern dance techniques such as Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, Lester Horton and José Limón.  Contemporary Dance styles including Release Technique and Contact Improvisation also play an important role in the program.

Classical ballet, which is offered on a daily basis, is the second core component of the program.  Courses in Jazz, Elements of Composition, Improvisation, Choreography, Partnering, Yoga, Floor Barre and Body Conditioning round out the program.
In addition to the practical education, theoretical aspects of dance, such as anatomy and dance history are also taught, as well as principles of accounting for dance/dance law and dance management/PR.

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During the 3 year education program performances are held regularly. Guest choreographers as well as teachers in house create works on the students. The students are also given the opportuninty to create and perform their own pieces.

The program is divided into six semesters and takes three years to complete.  Exams are given in theoretical and practical subject matter at the end of each semester. Each student gets a report card twice a year. The program ends with a final exam. In addition to their regular classes, students also have the possibility to participate in all open classes at no additional cost. Holidays are scheduled to coincide with Berlin school holidays, but do not exceed 62 days within a school year. The tuition fees you can find here.

DANCEWORKS berlin is a fully accredited vocational school in accordance with paragraph 9a of the Berlin code for private schools. Our students have the opportunity to apply for financial aid in accordance with the Federal Education and Trainings Assistance Act (BaföG).

ausbildung_bt2.jpg If you are interested in the 3 year dance education program in Modern Dance, your application form and a successful audition are required in order to be accepted. Auditions are held several times per year. Transfer students are always welcome if they pass the audition. If you are unable to attend one of our audition dates please call DANCEWORKS berlin (+49(0)30 / 788 92 887) to inquire about auditioning at other times. The application form can be found here.

The school year begins on October 1st.
The next auditions will be held (on Saturdays):

  • 3rd July 2010 at 12.00 noon
  • 4th September 2010, 10 am


The audition fee is 30 Euros. Even if you decide on short notice to take part in the audition and  have not registered to apply you are welcome to attend the audition providing you bring all required information (application form) with you.