Balance 1 Academy | Professional Dance Training & Classes Berlin

Professional Contemporary Dance Education and Dance Classes in Berlin-Tempelhof

Welcome to the Balance 1 Academy, your long-standing dance school and vocational conservatory in the south of Berlin. For over 30 years, we have been guiding passionate talents on their individual pathways toward a professional stage career.

The Balance 1 Academy is the professional dance school in Berlin for all aspiring and passionate dancers who want to turn their passion into a lifelong career as a stage performer through our state-approved vocational training program in Contemporary Dance.

Additionally, we offer young up-and-coming dancers our intensive, 5-month Dance Intensive program as an ideal foundation and preparatory course. This program focuses entirely on the practical immersion into classical and contemporary styles such as Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Modern Dance, and Jazz Dance.

As a local dance and ballet school, Balance 1 Academy also builds a bridge to the next generation: With professionally led dance classes and ballet courses, we introduce children from the age of 7 as well as teenagers to the fundamentals of classical ballet and the versatile world of contemporary and modern dance in an inspiring, age-appropriate environment.

🏫 Study Dance inside a Venue That Is a Work of Art Itself

Our home is the beautiful Villa Balance in Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Built in 1913 by the world-famous pioneer of modern architecture, Peter Behrens, the building breathes the majestic charm of European industrial heritage. Spanning three floors and five bright, column-free dance studios equipped with certified, joint-protecting sprung floors, historical spirit seamlessly blends with state-of-the-art dance training here. Subject to availability, our prestigious studios can also be rented for professional auditions, castings, corporate seminars, or creative workshops.

Open Day for dance classes Kids and Teens: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Next Open Day for professional Training and Dance Intensive Program: Friday, October 30th, 2026

🏛️ Dance Training Program – Diploma (3 Years)

Do you want to turn Contemporary Dance into your profession? Our state-recognized three-year full-time education program at our professional conservatory in Berlin prepares you intensively for the global dance scene. The curriculum combines rigorous training in Contemporary Dance, Modern Dance (Graham & Horton techniques), and Classical Ballet, focusing both on developing dance technique and on cultivating a highly personal form of artistic expression. With hands-on choreography practice and regular stage performances.

Dual Qualification: Integrated foundational training in Dance Pedagogy—securing your career alongside your performance path.
Academic Progression: 180 ECTS credit equivalent (verifiably qualifies you to apply for Master of Arts (M.A.) programs globally).
Visa Support & Emergency Housing: Qualifies for the German Student Visa.
We offer in-house emergency accommodation in the Villa Balance to help you settle in Berlin.

👉 Explore the 3-Year Dance Education

🚀 Dance Intensive & Certificate Program (5 Months)

Our exquisite 5-month Dance Intensive Program in Berlin is the ideal preparation for subsequent professional training or a dedicated period of artistic growth. It’s open to anyone—no audition required—this program is designed for dancers with prior experience who want to deepen their skills in a supportive, close-knit environment.

Training takes place in late afternoons (starting at 4:45 PM), focusing on Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, and Jazz Dance.

Flexible Start & Work-Friendly: Starts twice a year (February & September). The late afternoon schedule makes it ideal to combine with a job, studies, or part-time work. For school-aged participants, we offer tailored, reduced options.
Performance Lab & Studio Stage: Stage experience through the creation of your own final performance on our studio stage.
Villa Balance Campus: Enjoy daily training in our historic, light-flooded dance villa with professional sprung floors and in-house emergency accommodation.

👉 Go to Dance Intensive Program

🪐 Exclusive Pre-Professional Program / Orientation (9 Months)

A tailored orientation and preparation program for young dancers looking to strengthen their foundational technique and prepare effectively for auditions at public and private academies.

Focused Skill Building: Targeted development of dance technique (Classical Ballet & Contemporary), body awareness, and stage presence.
Personalized Feedback: Close mentorship by our faculty to assess your professional potential and career opportunities.
Seamless Transition: Direct preparation for the Balance 1 professional audition.

👉 Discover Pre-Professsional Training

High-quality dance education from the very beginning: In our in-house ballet school, we introduce children (ages 7+) and teenagers to the world of movement with solid technical foundations. In our bright, professionally equipped studios, experienced dance educators teach the fundamentals of Classical Ballet, Modern / Contemporary Dance, and dynamic Jazz Dance.

We foster grace, posture, and creativity in a warm, welcoming community in the south of Berlin—just a short distance from Tempelhofer Hafen.

Diverse Class Selection: Comprehensive training in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz Dance for children and teens.
Professional Environment: Taught by qualified dance pedagogues in the light-flooded dance studios of Villa Balance.
🎈 Grand Opening & Welcome Day in September: Join us with your child at Villa Balance for our trial day and secure a spot in our new classes starting in October!

👉 Information Grand Opening & Welcome Day

🔥 Learn from the Industry: Our International Faculty

At Balance 1 Academy, you train with educators who are deeply connected to the global dance scene. Our faculty features active choreographers (including credits from Cirque du Soleil and Berghain), state-approved educators, and university professors. They bring the creative energy and networks of global dance hubs straight to our Berlin-Tempelhof conservatory to prepare you technically and fearlessly for your career.

👉 meet our international faculty members