What Tanzfabrik Berlin does

Tanzfabrik Berlin is a non-profit performing-arts institution (registered as Tanzfabrik Berlin e.V.) operating since 1978 in Berlin, Germany, that combines a contemporary dance school with a production and performance venue. Through two operating divisions — Tanzfabrik Berlin Schule (school, operated by the gUG subsidiary at Möckernstr. 68 in Kreuzberg) and Tanzfabrik Berlin Bühne (stage, at the Uferstudios in Wedding, plus the Grüntaler 9 performance venue) — it serves amateur dancers, professional dancers, pre-professional students, and independent choreographers.

The portfolio includes weekly dance classes across contemporary, ballet, improvisation, African dance, yoga, pilates, Feldenkrais, Butoh and other styles bookable through bsport or Urban Sports Club; professional training sessions; intensive seasonal workshops (Summer/ing, Winter Tanz, Oster Tanz); performance projects with public showings; the nine-month English-language Dance Intensive qualification program (€3,940 total fee); and studio rentals in Kreuzberg and Wedding. The production arm runs the biennial Tanznacht Berlin festival (since 2000) and the R.E.D. residency program, and cooperates with Radialsystem, Tanz im August, and Berliner Festspiele.

The business model is a hybrid of earned income (class subscriptions €39-€175/month, Flexi cards, workshop fees €240-€280, ticket sales via pretix, studio rentals) and Berlin Senate structural subsidies under its designation as a Konzeptgeförderter Spiel- und Produktionsort. Marketing is direct-to-consumer via the bilingual website, segmented email newsletters (Schule and Bühne), social media, and partner festivals. Technology stack is standard SaaS (bsport, Fitogram PRO, Urban Sports Club, pretix, Brevo) with no proprietary platform or AI/ML capabilities. The institution is member-owned (25 members) with no venture-capital backing; the 2024 governance reform abolished the personal union of board, artistic direction, and management in favor of separate co-directors per division.

Name

Tanzfabrik Berlin

Legal name

Tanzfabrik Berlin e.V.

Website

https://tanzfabrik-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tanzfabrik Berlin is a non-profit Berlin-based performing-arts institution founded in 1978 that operates a contemporary dance school and production house, serving amateur dancers, professionals, pre-professional students, and choreographers through classes, workshops, residencies, and performances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Dance Companies (71112), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance education
• Dance workshops classes
• Performance venue rental
• Artist residencies programs
• Professional dance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Dance Classes: Regular dance classes offered on subscription (Abo) and Flexi card basis. Single classes, 5x cards, and 10x cards available for various dance styles including Contemporary, Contemporary Ballet, Improvisation, Movement Research, African Dance, Contemporary Jazz, Yoga, Vibrant Body, Body-Mind Centering, Pilates, Feldenkrais, Butoh, and Kleintechnique.
2. Workshops: Intensive workshop programs including Summer/ing at Tanzfabrik (27.07.-30.08.26), Winter Tanz, Oster Tanz, and other seasonal intensive workshop series. Workshops range from 240-280€ and include discounts for subscribers.
3. Performance Projects: Intensive performance projects with choreographers that include fees of 170-210€ for regular projects and 150-190€ for reduced rates. Projects provide insight into artistic research and performing.
4. Dance Intensive Program: Nine-month qualification program (05.10.2026 – 02.07.2027) aimed at people who want to orient themselves in dance, further their dance training and/or prepare for auditions at higher education programs. Total fee of 3,940€.
5. Studio Rental: Rental of dance studios in Kreuzberg and Wedding locations. Hourly rental for rehearsals in Kreuzberg, weekly rental for artist residencies in Wedding Uferstudios.
6. Professional Training: Specialized training for professional dancers including single classes at 9€ and class cards (5x-Card 40€, 10x-Card 80€).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tanzfabrik Berlin is a non-profit performing arts organization offering contemporary dance classes, a nine-month professional Dance Intensive program, evening studio rentals, and artist-led workshops across two Berlin locations. It also produces performance projects, hosts the biennial Tanznacht Berlin festival, and runs international exchange and residency programs through its three sub-brands: Tanzfabrik Bühne (Stage), Tanzfabrik Schule (School), and Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg gUG.

Product overview

Tanzfabrik Berlin is a dance art, choreography, and performance center offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and production services. The organization operates two main divisions: Tanzfabrik Berlin Bühne (stage/production) at Uferstudios in Wedding for artistic work, residencies, and public presentations, and Tanzfabrik Berlin Schule (school) in Kreuzberg for dance education. The core educational offerings include weekly dance classes (bookable via bsport or Urban Sports Club), Professional Training sessions, the nine-month Dance Intensive qualification program, intensive workshop programs (including seasonal formats like Summer/ing, Easter Tanz, Winter Tanz), and Performance Projects with public showings. Additional services include studio rentals at multiple Berlin locations and the biennial Tanznacht Berlin festival. The school is operated by Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg gUG while the stage/production arm is run by Tanzfabrik Berlin e.V.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dance Intensive: Nine-month qualification program for people seeking to orient themselves in dance, continue their education, and/or prepare for entrance exams at dance schools. Classes include Contemporary, Contemporary Ballet, Improvisation, Movement Research, African Dance, Contemporary Jazz, Yoga, and more.
• Tanzfabrik Berlin Bühne
• Tanzfabrik Berlin Schule
• Tanznacht Berlin

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TanzRaumBerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Berlin dance space and resource network for contemporary dance professionals in Berlin.
• Zeitgenössischer Tanz Berlin e.V. (ztb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner (2000) of the association for contemporary dance in Berlin.
• Dachverband Tanz Deutschland e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for dance in Germany. Tanzfabrik was involved in founding (2006).
• apap - advancing performing arts projectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network partnership since 2005. Tanzfabrik coordinated as lead partner between 2020-2024.
• RadialsystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation since 2019 to improve working and presentation conditions for dance professionals. Joint program ':LOVE:' presents artists to broad audiences.
• Tanz im AugustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular workshop cooperation as part of school workshop programs.
• Berliner FestspielemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular workshop cooperation as part of workshop programs.
• TanzcardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBerlin dance card network for marketing and visibility.
• Berlin BühnenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership in Berlin theater network.
• Inter-University Centre for Dance Berlin (HZT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTanzfabrik acted as initiator and concept developer for BA programme 'Dance, Context, Choreography' as part of Tanzplan Deutschland (German Federal Cultural Foundation initiative).
• Konzeptgeförderte Spiel- und Produktionsorte BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership as concept-funded production and performance venues in Berlin.
• MAD- Making a DifferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative partnership for dance development.
• NAM / Non Alignment Movement EU projectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnergUG was partner in this EU project from 2021-2024.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sadler's Wells: Major London dance producing house presenting international and local contemporary dance. Overlaps with Tanzfabrik's BÜHNE in the international presentation of choreographic work, but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.

Direct peers

• SOPHIENSAELE: Berlin-based independent production house for contemporary dance and performance. Directly comparable as a Berlin venue offering residencies, co-productions, and presentation platforms for choreographers, serving the same independent dance ecosystem as Tanzfabrik.
• Kampnagel: Hamburg's center for contemporary performing arts combining production, presentation, residencies, and a broad workshop/education program. Operates a similar three-pillar model (stage + school + international residencies) targeting the same independent dance and performance community.
• fabrik Potsdam: Potsdam-based center for dance, performance, and contemporary circus with its own programming, residencies, and educational offerings. Operates in the same Berlin-Brandenburg ecosystem and competes for choreographers, audiences, and public funding.
• PARC - Performing Arts Research Centre: Italian performing arts residency and research center offering studios, co-productions, and international artist exchanges. Comparable as a European hub for independent choreography development and partner in EU-funded dance networks.
• Mousonturm: Frankfurt-based independent performing arts venue with studios, residencies, and a year-round program of contemporary dance and performance. Comparable as a publicly funded German city venue combining production, presentation, and artist development.
• PACT Zollverein: Essen-based production house for dance, performance, and media art offering residencies, rehearsal space, and presentation. Comparable as a German regional choreography center with public funding, studio infrastructure, and artist development programs similar to Tanzfabrik's BÜHNE.

Regional players

• Tanzhaus Zürich: Zurich's flagship contemporary dance venue offering classes, workshops, residencies, and productions under one roof. Mirrors Tanzfabrik's integrated school-plus-stage model but operates in the German-speaking Swiss market rather than Germany.
• The Place: London's center for contemporary dance combining performance, creation, and participation programs. Comparable multi-revenue model (classes, professional training,演出, residencies) but operating in the UK rather than the German market.

Others

• HZT - Inter-University Centre for Dance Berlin: Berlin's higher-education dance institution offering BA/MA programs in dance, choreography, and context. Tanzfabrik co-initiated its founding curriculum; relevant as an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, and as the destination for Tanzfabrik's Dance Intensive graduates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tanzfabrikberlin.de

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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