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.

Moving Meeting #4

Monday, 17. November 2025
15.00–18.00
opera stabile (Hamburgische Staatsoper/Ballett)
Kleine Theaterstraße, Hamburg

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 #5

Saturday, 13. Dezember 2025
15.00 - 18.00
WIESE
Wiesendamm 24, 22303 Hamburg

Moving Meeting #6

Tuesday, 13. Januar 2026
18.00 - 21.00
Erika Klütz Schule
Daimlerstr. 71 A, Hamburg

“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 #2

Tuesday, 18 November 2025
19.00-20.00
Ballettzentrum Hamburg - John Neumeier
Caspar-Voght-Str. 54, 20535 Hamburg

All Moves #3

Saturday, 13 December 2025
11.00-12.00
WIESE
Wiesendamm 24, 22303 Hamburg

All Moves #4

Thursday, 22 January 2026
19.00 - 20.00
MARKK Museum am Rothenbaum
Rothenbaumchausee 64, 20148 Hamburg

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 14 to 21 June 2026, the highlight of the 2026 Tanztriennale will take place at various venues and institutions across Hamburg – with numerous performances, events, lectures, workshops, and much more centered around dance. More details to follow in spring 2026. 

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.