Dance Classes

Afro Fusion & Dancehall

Afro fusion dance is a full-body expression of movements blending together different dance cultures across Africa, from traditional and folk to urban. Similarly, dancehall was developed from traditional Jamaican dances to match the fast-paced and exciting nature of dancehall music appearing in the 1970s. This class teaches the basic movements and steps within these two styles and aims to help you develop mobility, coordination and a sense of rhythm. Above all, it is a celebration of these cultures and a chance to explore the beauty of these styles.

Thursdays | 17:45-19:00 | Neukölln with Cate.

Belly Dance (Somatic Oriental)

This class explores the fundamentals of pelvic motions, such as waves, circles, figure eights, mayas, undulations and shimmies. Belly dancing is beneficial for softening the spine, releasing the joints, and connecting limbs with each other. Embrace joy and melancholy at the same time with Middle Eastern music. Some sessions will focus more on an improvisational approach to belly dance, which is an integration of somatic dialogue and belly dance; it will support participants in building their own way of embodying belly movements. Suitable for beginners and people with more experience.

Wednesday | 19:00-20:15 | Neukölln with Buse.

Dance Acrobatics

When the two universes of dance and acrobatics merge, magic happens. The fascination of never ending inversions, the indescribable sensation of continuous momentum and the brain-related growth of learning new movement patterns are reason enough to go experience dance acrobatics. Surprise yourself by learning movements that you thought you would never be able to do, enrich your movement vocabulary and experience the connection of strength, flexibility, and coordination all at once.

Wednesdays | 20:30-21:30 | Neukölln with Fabian O. Acrobatics Conditioning. Auch auf Deutsch.
Saturdays | 11:15-12:15 | Neukölln with Fabian O. Auch auf Deutsch.

Commercial Dance

Our commercial dance class is the ultimate place to elevate your dance style! Dive into this vibrant world and explore diverse styles like urban dance, street jazz, and hip-hop fusion, focusing on creativity, diversity, and expressiveness. This class will help you develop choreography skills for unique and impressive dance sequences, as well as enhance expressiveness, conveying emotions through movement and showcasing your personality on the dance floor. Join us and discover the dynamic realm of commercial dance!

Mondays | 20:15-21:30 | Neukölln with Fabian G. Open Level. Auch auf Deutsch.
Wednesdays | 20:30-21:45 | Neukölln with Fabian G. Beginner. Auch auf Deutsch.

Contemporary Dance

This class is about combining play, perception, improvisation and choreographic material. Explore different elements in floorwork, jumps, turns and their connection with the space, the floor that carries us, the other dancers and their energies. First, through various exercises, an awareness of body and space is created. This leads to further technical exercises, whereby everyone explores technique with the possibilities of their body. Afterward, creative tasks, improvisations and games lead to choreography, thereby the essence and the expression of the combination is worked on. It is about expanding the senses with ease and developing a collective consciousness.

Mondays | 19:00-20:00 | Neukölln with Elizaveta. Beginner.
Tuesdays | 18:00-19:00 | Wedding with Elizaveta. Beginner.
Thursdays | 15:00-16:00 | Wedding with Leila. Contemporary & Improvisation. Auch auf Deutsch.
Saturdays | 11:30-12:30 | Neukölln with Semiramis. Beginner.
Saturdays | 12:00-13:15 | Wedding with Elizaveta. Open Level.

Floor Acrobatics & Dance Jam

This weekly jam is aimed at bridging the gap between the dance and acrobatics worlds, bringing together dancers and acrobats. We believe that both can learn a lot from each other, and move toward a more interdisciplinary understanding of pathways, fluidity, physics, and momentum.

Sundays | 18:00-21:00 | Neukölln with Fabian O & Lele. Auch auf Deutsch.

Gaga Movement Exploration

This course incorporates themes of gaga warmup into a full hour of movement exploration. Find the body’s core and its extremities, and connect it to emotions to create an environment of full freedom in movement in self and space. There will be an intentional pursuit of new and natural pathways in the body in a practice of soaking and expressing through the assistance of music.

Wednesdays | 10:00-11:15 | Neukölln with Cayce.
Fridays | 16:00-17:15 | Neukölln with Cayce.

Improvisation

In this class you will learn to use the body parts independently, different dynamics and textures while improvising. We propose playful exercises to learn how to combine the individual movement practice with composing instantly as a group, to invoke an immediate sensation of togetherness and excitement for the creation in the moment.

Thursdays | 15:00-16:00 | Wedding with Leila. Contemporary & Improvisation. Auch auf Deutsch.

Reggaeton

Our reggaeton course brings the lively spirit of Latin American culture to life. Learn energetic moves and rhythms that capture the essence of reggaeton, blending traditional steps with fresh, modern twists. It’s a fun way to connect with the vibrant beats and communal joy of reggaeton. Join us and dance to keep this dynamic culture thriving!

Fridays | 17:30-18:45 | Neukölln with Pamela. Beginner.

Twerk PODE®

This course combines various twerk movements and pelvic exercises for health. While it’s a dance class, it also covers high-intensity training since it includes shaking movements in a squat position. Buse, the instructor, is the founder of the PODE® method, which offers a gaining of power through relaxation of the pelvis, hips and gluteus muscles within Afrobeats, electronic music and groovy combinations. No previous dance experience required. Wear comfortable clothes (avoiding tight pants) and be ready to free your pelvis and get sweaty!

Saturdays | 10:45-11:45 | Wedding with Buse.