Tanztriennale

As part of the first edition of Tanztriennale 2026, ‘Moving Meetings' are monthly gatherings for dance professionals of all genres, dance cultures, roles and backgrounds to come together to reflect, engage, share and be curious about each other’s practices, beliefs and experiences. Through these meetings the Tanztriennale would like to foster dialogue and exchange on relevant themes and across boundaries that often separate the different dance communities, encouraging a spirit of openness and mutual discovery.

We recommend registering via office(at)tanztriennale.de with the subject “Moving Meeting.” Admission is free. The event will be held in English.

All program activities are optional and can be adapted to individual needs. We recommend loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers, ballet slippers, etc.

The opera stabile is accessible for wheelchair users. If you have additional needs or questions regarding accessibility, please contact the Tanztriennale at the email address above.

Moving Meeting #7

Mittwoch, 15. April 2026, 19.00 - 20.00 Uhr
HafenCity Universität, Auditorium, Henning-Voscherau-Platz 1

Moving Meeting #8

Tuesday, 12 March, 2–4 p.m.
HELLERAU – European Centre for the Arts
(as part of “Tanzplattform”)
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 56, 01109 Dresden

Moving Meeting #9

Monday, 20 April 6.30-9 p.m.
LICHTHOF Probebühne
Rentzelstraße 36 

Moving Meeting #10 

Monday, 4 May 6.30-9 p.m.
Ernst Deutsch Theater
Friedrich-Schütter-Platz 1, 22087 Hamburg

Ernst Deutsch Theater

“All Moves” invites everyone in Hamburg, with or without prior dance experience, to explore new forms of movement and try out different dance aesthetics and styles. The directors and the participating artists (who will lead the sessions) will not be revealed beforehand. The idea is to engage with movement spontaneously and without reservation. Everyone is welcome to join, preferably wearing comfortable clothing. “All Moves” will take place once a month from October 2025 until the Dance Triennale.

As space is limited, please register by email at office(at)tanztriennale.de. Available in German and English. Admission is free.

All Moves #6

Tuesday, 24 March 2026
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ballettzentrum Hamburg - John Neumeier
Caspar-Voght-Str. 54

All Moves #7

Wednesday, 15 April 2026
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
HafenCity University,​Auditorium
Henning-Voscherau-Platz 1

All Moves #8 

Monday, 25 May
1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Hamburgische Staatsoper (Großes Haus, Hauptbühne)
Große Theaterstraße 25

With Counter Balance, the Dance Triennale introduces a new residency format that creates space for artistic experimentation beyond the usual dance canons. A jury will select a total of four duos, who are invited to explore the art form of dance across cultural and stylistic boundaries and to experiment with new connections beyond the dance world in dialogue with other sectors. The multi-week residencies will take place between January and June 2026 at partner locations across Germany and Hamburg. The results will be presented in June 2026 at the Dance Triennale in the opera stabile, among other formats, as Short Creations.

From June 14 to 21, 2026, the highlight of the Tanztriennale 2026 will take place at various venues and institutions across Hamburg, featuring numerous performances, events, lectures, workshops, and much more centered around dance. More information about the planned program and accompanying events can be found on the Tanztriennale website.

The Dance Triennale is an initiative of the German Federal Cultural Foundation. It is organized by Tanztriennale Hamburg e.V. and supported as a cultural flagship project by the German Federal Cultural Foundation and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Authority for Culture and Media. The German Federal Cultural Foundation is funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media. Tanztriennale Hamburg e.V. is an association comprising Hamburg Ballet/Hamburg State Opera GmbH, Kampnagel – International Cultural Factory GmbH, and K3 – Center for Choreography | Tanzplan Hamburg.