tanzhaus nrw

tanzhaus nrw is a nonprofit dance academy in Düsseldorf offering classes and workshops for children, teenagers and adults. The school operates from Erkrather Straße 30 and runs a structured semester system with courses spanning ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip-hop, contemporary, tap dance, flamenco, tango, and other styles. Classes are organised by level—from beginners to advanced—with a clear framework: beginners learn foundational techniques through achievable exercises and mini-choreographies; intermediate students work with more complex material and improvisation; advanced dancers tackle demanding technique, full choreographies and expressive freedom.

The academy serves multiple age groups through a dedicated Teens & Kids programme alongside adult classes (age 16+). Registration happens online, with full semester courses, single workshops, and Open Classes available. Workshops are intensive single or multi-day sessions held mostly on weekends, allowing new students to try styles and teachers without long-term commitment. Open Classes require no advance booking—you can pay on arrival for a single session, though booking series online offers slight discounts.

New students can join during the Probestunde (trial week) at the start of each semester to try non-full classes at the cost of a single ticket. If you enrol in the full course afterward, that trial fee is credited. The school holds Open Studios events where instructors give free, no-obligation demonstrations of the range of classes—jazz, modern, ballet, urban styles, tap and others—so prospective students can sample what a lesson feels like before committing.

Pricing reflects multiple discount schemes: students up to age 27, cardholders with a Düsselpass, and those taking multiple courses qualify for reductions. Sibling discounts apply to Teens & Kids courses in the same semester. Refugees with proof receive one free course per semester. Instalment payment is available for full-semester courses. The school issues gift vouchers in any amount, ordered by email and sent by post.

Expect structured classes graded by level and skill, with instructors leading warm-up, technique, combinations and choreography. Each Open Class stands alone—you needn't attend the previous session. Beginner courses focus on foundational technique and introducing the rhythm and flow of dance; higher levels demand more complex movement and creative expression. You can drop in to Open Classes without booking, or attend free Open Studios events to observe.

The academy lists teaching staff including Abreham Dupierry, Alex, Annika Wolf, Bouni, Elisa Marschall, Franky Dee, Gabriela Santos, Glib Movenko, Ivana Kisic, Mina Miracle, Oli, Sofia Klein Herrero, Stefanie Schwimmbeck, Surena, Tanja Emmerich, Tereza Matos, Tomoko, Volt and Wibke Hartewig. Featured instructors in public materials include Brig Huezo (choreographer) and Dawna Dryhorub.

Beginners are explicitly welcome and supported; the A (Anfänger) level uses achievable exercises, first step combinations and mini-choreographies, with instructor support to reach the praised 'dance flow' quickly.