International Faculty & Guest Choreographers | Balance 1 Academy

Learn from the Pioneers: Our World-Class Dance Educators in Berlin

At Balance 1 Academy, you don’t just train—you connect with the international dance industry from day one. Our faculty consists of highly acclaimed choreographers, state-approved educators, and active performers who bring the spirit of global dance hubs directly to our Berlin-Tempelhof conservatory.
With deep roots in the New York contemporary scene, European avant-garde, and commercial styles, our international teachers are dedicated to unlocking your unique artistic potential in a safe, inspiring, and professional environment.

  • Miriam Drechsler

    Miriam Drechsler-Schüler Role: Artistic Director, Founder & Choreographer The New York & Global Connection: After completing her professional dance education…
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  • Stephanie Drechsler

    Stephanie Drechsler Role: Managing Director, Co-Founder & Executive Boardi The International Stage & Film Background: Stephanie completed her extensive training…
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  • Lydia Klement

    Lydia Klement Role: Faculty Member (Contemporary, Composition, Gyrokinesis & Yoga), Choreographer Background: Freelance dancer/choreographer since 1995. Acclaimed by press as…
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  • Johanna Aubrun

    Johanna Aubrun Role: Faculty Member (Classical Ballet & Floor Barre) Background: Professionally trained at the prestigious Leipzig Opera Ballet School,…
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  • Philipp Krüger

    Philipp Krüger Role: Faculty Member (Classical Ballet, Floor Barre & Dance Theory). Background: Graduated with a Diploma in Professional Stage…
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  • Isabelle Rune

    Isabelle Rune Role: Faculty Member (Classical Ballet & Floor Barre) Background & Elite Stage Career: Born in Sweden; trained from…
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  • Ortrun Stanzel

    Ortrun Stanzel Role: Faculty Member (Contemporary, Graham Technique, Partnering, Composition), Choreographer. Background & Elite Sports: Studied professional stage dance in…
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  • Dioni Birmpili

    Dioni Birmpili Role: Faculty Member (Jazz Dance, Jazz Technique, Fusion), Choreographer Education & Alumni Success: A proud graduate and successful…
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  • Nicole Nigro

    Nicole Nigro Role: Faculty Member (Dance Pedagogy, Graham Technique, Contemporary Dance & EBAS). Elite Academic Background: Trained at the School…
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  • Rachel Tack

    Rachel Tack Role: Faculty Member (Modern Dance / Horton Technique, Jazz Dance). US Roots & Scholarships: Born in Pennsylvania, USA.…
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  • Cristiana Casadio

    Cristiana Casadio Role: Faculty Member (Contemporary Dance, Partnering), Choreographer. Elite Athletics & NYC Scholarships: Originally a high-level athlete, Cristiana was…
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  • Helen Schmiedle

    Helen Schmiedle Role: Faculty Member (Commercial HipHop, Performance Training). Education & Alumni Success: A proud graduate and successful Alumna of…
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  • Cristina Perera

    Cristina Perera Role: Faculty Member (Modern Dance / Horton Technique, Partnering, Composition), Choreographer & Head of International Auditions. Global Elite…
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  • Adriana Mancuso

    Adriana Mancuso Role: Faculty Member (Classical Ballet, Modern Dance & Horton Technique / Dance Intensive Program). Education & Alumni Success:…
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  • Salvatore Siciliano

    Salvatore Siciliano Role: Faculty Member (Contemporary Dance, Modern Dance), Choreographer. Background & Milan Fashion Scene: Born in Italy; studied piano…
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  • Isabella Doria

    Isabella Doria Role: Faculty Member (Pilates & Body Conditioning / Mandatory Curriculum). Dance Foundation: Born in Italy; professionally trained as…
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  • Stefano Fardelli

    Stefano Fardelli Role: International Guest Faculty & Choreographer Global Networks: Founder & Artistic Director of the EurAsia Dance Project International…
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  • Carina Otte

    Carina Otte Faculty: Dance Science, History, Analysis & Yoga Degrees: Double Master (MA Dance Science – FU Berlin; MA Choreography…
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  • Prof. Ingo Reulecke

    Prof. Ingo Reulecke Role: Faculty Member Improvisation & Choreography Elite Academic Status: Holds a permanent Professorship for Choreography and serves…
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  • Norbert Servos

    Norbert Servos Role: Faculty Emeritus: Dance History & Tanztheater The Pina Bausch Elite Legacy: Served for over 30 years as…
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