Contemporary Dance Education in Berlin
My goal is this: always to put myself in a place in which I am best able to serve, wherever my gifts and qualities find the best soil to grow, the widest field of action. There is no other goal.Hermann Hesse
Berlin Dance Institute is an international institute of excellence in the field of contemporary dance education. The root of our ethos is the aspiration to push contemporary dance forward. All members of our international faculty are professional dance artists and lecturers. Our faculty inspires the next generation of dance artists to explore the endless possibilities of contemporary dance.
At BDI we offer a variety of programmes as well as open classes.Our dance campus is located in the heart of Berlin. Here, we provide young dance artists the opportunity to learn and train in a place that values the individuality and creativity of each student.
We offer a 3-year contemporary dance education programme on level with a European undergraduate programme. This programme encompasses both curricular and extra-curricular possibilities. This ensures that students collaborate with other art students and guest professionals. There are opportunities to engage with a variety of audiences in different environments. Our contemporary dance education programme is outward and forward-facing. As a result our students have the best possible advantage to learn about the contemporary dance profession and steer their path into future careers.
In addition to the 3-year contemporary dance education programme. Berlin Dance Institute also offers an intensive dance programme. This shorter programme is designed for young dance enthusiasts looking for an intensive professional contemporary dance education. As well as individuals who want to explore dance in order to expand and deepen their skills and knowledge.
Due to the abundance of studio space we are also able to provide open evening adult classes as well as children's classes. All dance techniques and styles at all levels for all ages are taught at BDI. In addition there are workshops and studios for rent.
We welcome everyone to become a part of our friendly, caring and open dance community.
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Three-year contemporary dance program Auditions dates 2023
30/01/2023We welcome inventive, creative and enquiring individuals from all nationalities and backgrounds who are inspired and curious about finding their artistic voice. Registration form and audition dates are here. For further information contact us at info@berlin-dance-institute.de
Dance Intensive Program
16/11/2022A special offer for our dance intensive, for all dance enthusiasts with previous experience!You don’t need to be a professional, but you do need the fundamental basics.If you want to dive deeper into the aspects of dance in order to expand and optimize your dance skills and knowledge, this.
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Kathinka Sonneborn
LECTURER CHOREOGRAPHY, IMPROVISATION, CONTACT IMPROVISATION, LIMON AND RELEASE.
Kathinka studied dance at the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance in London, where she graduated in 1994 with a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre.
She continues her studies at the Phillipps University in Marburg where in 1999 she received her diploma in Motologin.
Kathinka has been working for 25 years as a movement therapist, dance teacher and choreographer with amateurs and professionals, children and adults at home and abroad.
During Kathinka’s career as a dancer she always had a profound interest in personal development. She strived to find ways to engage with people to accompany and teach them to become healthier happier people.
Since 2010 Kathinka works as Grinberg practitioner in her own practice in Kreuzberg Berlin. Kathinka lives in Berlin and is mother of two children.
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Jessica Gaynor is a choreographer, performer, teacher and Artistic Director of Jessica Gaynor Dance. Founded in 2003, Jessica’s work utilize kinetic physicality, intricate patterning, and formal structures in an exploration of the complexities of human experience.
Jessica earned a BA from Brown University where she received the Weston Award for excellence in dance, and an MFA in dance performance and choreography from California Institute of the Arts.
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Luana is a Berlin based Italian choreographer, Dancer and teacher. Graduated at ArtEZ Danceacademie NL, and since then she has been dancing intensively for State theatres and for the independent scene as Nord/West Tanzcompagnie Oldenburg, Skånes Danstheater, Constanza Macras - Dorky Park, Cooperativa Maura Morales, Edd Wubbe, Ballet de l' Operá de Tunis, Stadttheater Gießen, Heike Hennig & Co., McDance Mayer - Chaffaud, Roberto Zappalà, Amos Ben-Tal, e.g..
Since 2013 Luana is active in Berlin by creating independent, socio-political dance-theatre projects; she has received production support from the Ministries of Culture of Berlin, Sachsen, Italy and Denmark, as well from the Dachverband Tanz and Fonds Darstellende Künste. Luana has been commissioned to choreograph for professional companies and she has been awarded prizes for her creations.
Luana has developed her own class method which combines diverse disciplines and contemporary dance techniques: the PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. Based on applied Physics and Biomechanics, Luana’s class is renown among International dance companies and professional dance universities.
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