On the theme of the 10th Dance Education Biennale 2026 Berlin
How do we demand the utmost precision from dance while still opening up the creative space so that the artistic personality can unfold dynamically and creatively? The “10th Dance Education Biennale” will take place at the State Ballet School Berlin, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026 and, as a state-supported institution, offers sophisticated, highly qualified training in classical and contemporary dance. The upcoming biennale is dedicated to the theme of “Variations,” foregrounding two poles: precision and limitlessness. It is precisely the combination of these qualities, the courage to embrace the unlimited possibilities of creativity, and precise work and dedication to detail that make it possible to expand the color palette of dance so that the art transcends itself. The title invites you to delve into the artistic processes of classical and contemporary dance, to explore variations and progressions, and to utilize the potential of these techniques. Precision sharpens the eye, limitlessness opens it to everything that moves the dance world today—what challenges it and what unites it.
The Kuratorial Team | Marek Rózycki, Kathrin Baum-Höfer, Ulf Höpfner