cie. toula limnaios

What cie. toula limnaios does

cie. toula limnaios is a Berlin-based contemporary dance ensemble (GmbH) founded in 1996 by choreographer Toula Limnaios and composer Ralf R. Ollertz, operating for 30 years under a distinctive multimedia aesthetic that integrates choreography, live music, video projections by the cyan collective, and atmospheric lighting design. The company performs at its own venue, HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin (Eberswalder Str. 10), and tours internationally to festivals and theaters across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Its product portfolio comprises a repertoire of over 60 choreographic works, an online ticket shop (ticket.toula.de), a media library of streamed performances, venue rental, gift vouchers, and a small merchandise fanshop.

The business model is a hybrid of ticket sales, public grants, and co-production funding. Direct ticket revenue is generated through online sales (€12–€25 standard tiers, with discounts for Tanzcard holders, seniors, students, disabled patrons, and under-25 audiences on Thursdays at €8) plus on-site box office at HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin. The financial backbone, however, is recurring public funding from the Berlin Senate Administration for Culture, supplemented by project grants from the Federal Commissioner for Culture and Media, Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin, Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Hauptstadtkulturfonds, the Auswärtiges Amt, the Goethe-Institut, and the Stiftung Edith Maryon. Co-productions with partner theaters and festivals (e.g., HAU Hebbel am Ufer, Kampnagel, Radialsystem, Bregenzer Festspiele, Mousonturm) provide production financing and shared touring infrastructure, and the company participates in the EUtopia European Ensemble Network for Dance alongside Compagnia Zappalà Danza, EN-Knap, steptext / of curious nature, Zfin Malta, and Bodhi Project. Distribution of international touring is handled by Chalmont Agentur, founded in 2026 by former in-house distribution manager Léa Chalmont.

The company is privately held, with co-founders Limnaios and Ollertz serving as managing directors (Geschäftsführer). Operational staffing is lean — approximately five core staff plus a rotating ensemble of roughly ten dancers, an assistant, technical and lighting directors, a touring/cooperations manager, PR, and an external distribution agent. Current strategic activity centers on the 30th anniversary festival (June–July 2026), the construction of a new federally funded rehearsal studio (Probebühne), and the professionalization of international distribution through Chalmont Agentur.

Name

cie. toula limnaios

Legal name

cie. toula limnaios GmbH

Website

https://toula.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berlin-based contemporary dance ensemble (GmbH), founded 1996, producing multimedia dance theater at its own venue HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin and on international tours. Revenue combines ticket sales, public cultural grants, and co-productions; serves dance audiences, festivals, and partner theaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Dance Theater

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performances
• Performing arts ensemble
• Choreographic theater productions
• Live dance touring
• Performance venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales through online platform ticket.toula.de and box office at HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin. Revenue from admission tickets for performances and special events.
2. Venue Rental: The HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin is available for rent to other companies and events, generating rental income.
3. Public Funding and Grants: Ongoing funding from Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt Berlin, with additional project-based support from Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Hauptstadtkulturfonds, and other cultural foundations.
4. Co-production Partnerships: Co-productions with partner theaters and festivals provide production funding and sharing of resources.
5. Merchandise and Fan Shop: Sale of merchandise items including books, posters, tote bags through ticket.toula.de fanshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

cie. toula limnaios is a contemporary dance ensemble that produces and performs live dance theater productions combining choreography, original live music, video projections, and lighting design. The company operates its own dedicated performance venue, HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin, presents works at home and on international tours, and supports performances with an online ticketing platform, a digital media library, and a merchandise store.

Product overview

cie. toula limnaios is a contemporary dance ensemble operating since 1996 in Berlin. The company's portfolio consists of live dance performances presented at its own venue HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin and on international tours, supported by a digital ticketing platform (ticket.toula.de), an online media library for streaming archived performances, and a merchandise/fanshop. The company also rents its venue to other artists and offers gift vouchers for performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary Dance Performances (Repertoire) Contemporary dance theater productions by the cie. toula limnaios ensemble, including solo pieces, group works, and large-scale productions combining choreography, original live music, video projections, and lighting design. Performed at HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin and on international tours for general audiences, dance professionals, and international festival programmers.
• HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin The company's own contemporary dance performance venue at Eberswalder Straße 10 in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district, with an accessible auditorium on the ground floor, foyer, accessible toilet, bar, and technical infrastructure. Used as the home base for the company's productions.
• Online Ticket Shop (ticket.toula.de) Online ticket sales platform at ticket.toula.de offering seat selection, no booking fees, digital ticket delivery via email, and multiple ticket categories including standard (25€ online / 27€ box office), Tanzcard (20€ / 22€), senior (19€ / 21€), reduced (12€ / 14€), and Happy Thursday under-25 (8€ / 10€).
• Venue Rental Rental of HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin performance space to other dance and theater companies and event organizers, with technical specifications and on-site support.
• Online Program / Mediathek Online media library and streaming archive of past performances, film evenings, and recorded dance works available to audiences through the company's website.
• Fanshop / Merchandise Online store accessible via ticket.toula.de selling branded merchandise items such as books, posters, and tote bags to audiences and fans.
• Gift Vouchers Digital or printable gift vouchers available in multiple price categories (Normal €25, Reduced €12, Senior €19, Tanzcard €20) with 2-year validity, redeemable for tickets to performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of continuous operation as a contemporary dance company
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und gesellschaftlichen ZusammenhaltcoreOthersPrimary public funding body for the company, providing ongoing support for operations and artistic activities. Based in Berlin, this government department supports cultural organizations integral to Berlin's arts scene.
• Der Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und MedienmajorOthersFederal government office providing funding specifically for the new building of HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin.
• Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie BerlinmajorOthersBerlin state lottery foundation providing funding for the new building of HALLE Tanzbühne Berlin.
• Kulturstiftung des BundesmajorOthersGerman Federal Cultural Foundation providing project-based funding for co-productions and artistic projects.
• HauptstadtkulturfondsmajorOthersBerlin capital cultural fund supporting cultural projects and productions in Berlin.
• Auswärtiges Amt der Bundesrepublik DeutschlandmajorOthersGerman Federal Foreign Office providing support for international cultural exchange and touring activities.
• Goethe-InstitutmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman cultural institute supporting international cultural exchange, potentially facilitating international touring and partnerships.
• Compagnia Zappalà DanzaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian dance company and key partner in the EUtopia European Ensemble Network for Dance. Regular co-productions and mutual guest performances strengthen the European dance ecosystem.
• EN-Knip ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of EUtopia European Ensemble Network, contributing to international dance exchange and co-productions.
• steptext / of curious naturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin-based dance company partner in EUtopia European Ensemble Network.
• Zfin MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaltese dance organization and partner in EUtopia European Ensemble Network for international co-productions.
• Bodhi ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational dance project and partner in EUtopia European Ensemble Network.
• cyanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual design collective creating video projections and visual elements for productions. Long-standing artistic partnership across numerous works.
• Ensemble MosaikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin-based music ensemble for contemporary music, frequently collaborating on productions and hosting joint events.
• Jant-Bi Germaine AcognycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned Senegalese dancer and choreographer, artistic partner for collaborative works.
• CIA GiradançacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian dance company, co-producer of 'die einen, die anderen' and partner in international exchange.
• HAU Hebbel am UfercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Berlin performance venue and co-production partner. Key venue for contemporary dance and theater presentations.
• RadialsystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin venue for contemporary performing arts, partner for presentations and co-productions.
• Kampnagel HamburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Hamburg venue for contemporary theater and dance, hosting performances and exchanges.
• Tanz im AugustflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin's premier contemporary dance festival, presenting international companies and facilitating co-productions.
• Sasha Waltz & GuestscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProminent Berlin contemporary dance company, peer organization in the Berlin dance scene.
• Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina BauschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld-renowned dance theater, peer organization for guest performance exchanges.
• Fonds Darstellende Künste e.V.majorOthersGerman performing arts fund providing project-based support for dance and theater productions.
• Stiftung Edith MaryonmajorOthersSwiss foundation supporting cultural and creative enterprises, providing funding for artistic activities.
• Künstlerhaus MousonturmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrankfurt venue for contemporary dance and theater, co-production partner and presentation venue.
• Bregenzer FestspielemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian festival known for opera and theater productions, hosting guest performances.
• JOINT ADVENTURES – Walter Heun / Nationales Performance NetzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerformance network facilitating touring and co-productions in German-speaking contemporary performance scene.
• Chalmont AgenturflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution agency founded by former distribution manager Léa Chalmont in 2026. Handles international distribution and booking for the company.
• Dock 11coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin venue for dance and theater, partner for performances and events.
• Hellerau Europäisches Zentrum der KünstecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German venue for contemporary arts, host for performances and co-productions.
• UferstudioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin production venue for contemporary dance and performance, part of Berlin's dance infrastructure.
• William ForsythecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally renowned choreographer, peer and exchange partner in the contemporary dance field.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tanz im August (HAU Hebbel am Ufer): Berlin's premier contemporary dance festival and presentation venue; cie. toula limnaios' production manager Marie Schmieder previously produced here, and the festival is a core presentation and co-production partner.
• Hellerau – Europäisches Zentrum der Künste: Major German contemporary arts center presenting dance, music, and performance; an established co-production and touring partner within the same European funding ecosystem.
• DOCK 11: Berlin venue for dance and theater that regularly hosts contemporary dance performances; functions as both a programming partner and a comparable small-to-mid sized performance space in the same city.

Direct peers

• Zfin Malta: Maltese national dance organization and EUtopia partner; engages in similar international co-productions and touring of contemporary dance works.
• EN-Knap Productions: Slovenian contemporary dance ensemble and EUtopia network partner; comparable artist-led dance company structure with public funding and international touring.
• Compagnia Zappalà Danza: Sicilian contemporary dance company and EUtopia network partner; regularly co-produces and guest-performs with cie. toula limnaios, sharing similar production scale and festival-circuit positioning.
• steptext / of curious nature: Berlin-based contemporary dance company and fellow EUtopia European Ensemble Network partner; comparable in scale, public-funding profile, and touring-based business model.
• Sasha Waltz & Guests: Berlin-based contemporary dance company with a comparable artistic profile, similarly blending choreography, music, and visual design; explicitly listed as a peer organization in the Berlin dance scene.
• Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: World-renowned German dance theater company with which cie. toula limnaios has guest performance exchanges; both produce evening-length contemporary dance works for ticketed theater audiences.
• Bodhi Project: Austrian contemporary dance project and EUtopia partner; comparable in scale, repertoire-driven touring, and European co-production model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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