Vaihinger Dance Center
Dance and fitness for all ages in Stuttgart-Vaihingen since 1993
Vaihinger Dance Center has been operating in Stuttgart-Vaihingen for over 30 years, offering dance and fitness classes for kids, teens and adults.
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Before your first class
All classes welcome beginners; the studio emphasises small group sizes with individual attention to each participant.
For Ballett Kids: Schläppchen (ballet slippers), Strumpfhose (tights), Trikot (leotard), Trinkflasche (water bottle).
Free trial class outside holiday periods; contracts are month-to-month, cancellable at the end of any month.
About this studio
Vaihinger Dance Center has been operating in Stuttgart-Vaihingen for over 30 years, offering dance and fitness classes for kids, teens and adults. The studio is run by Maribel and her daughter Vanessa as a mother-daughter partnership. Maribel's background spans classical ballet in Peru, stage and TV productions, and work with dance companies, with influences from ballet, jazz, Afro, salsa and urban dance styles. Vanessa grew up in the studio and studied tourism management with a focus on social media marketing; together they lead the VDC with a shared vision of creating a welcoming space.
The course range covers ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, commercial, jazz-dance, K-pop, reggaeton, Zumba®, Zumba Gold®, Zumba® Kids, Ballett Kids, pilates, yoga, and various fitness combinations including Cardio & Bauch-Beine-Po, Dance Mix & Bauch-Beine-Po, and Bauch-Beine-Po & Stretching. Classes are available throughout the week with a large teaching team including Tim Lamparter, Annika Zacherl, Marie-Christine Simeonidis, Vale Kellner, Anita Arnold, Sara Azh, Tammy Ruis, Sara Kubat, Samira, Hanna Wörn, Johanna-Maria Scheffler, Evelin Sokalski, Rebecca Nestler, Rebecca Böhmer, Melanie Kümmel, and Lea Juppenlatz.
The studio occupies a spacious, bright space in Stuttgart-Vaihingen with high ceilings, plenty of movement freedom, excellent acoustics and extra-long mirror walls. The studio is located minutes from the U-Bahn and is easily accessible for students from Möhringen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Birkach, Degerloch, Plieningen and surrounding areas. Many neighbourhoods lie within 2–8 km.
Ballett Kids classes run Monday 16:30–17:15 and Thursday 17:15–18:00, taught by Rebecca Böhmer and Sara Kubat and focusing on rhythm, musicality and classical technique through movement, improvisation and rhythm exercises. Zumba® Kids meets Wednesday 17:00–17:45 with Melanie Kümmel, combining easy-to-learn basic steps with aerobic elements and choreography.
First-time visitors can take a free trial class outside school holidays with no obligation. Contracts are month-to-month, cancellable at the end of any month. The studio emphasises small class sizes with individual attention and maintains a family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
What to expect
Your first visit
A bright, spacious studio with high ceilings and mirrors. You'll be welcomed into small classes with individual attention and a family atmosphere. A free trial class is available outside holiday periods with no commitment required.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The studio employs a team of freelance dance and fitness instructors including Tim Lamparter (Zumba®), Annika Zacherl (Jazz-Dance), Marie-Christine Simeonidis (Zumba®), Vale Kellner (Reggaeton), Anita Arnold (Ballet, Cardio & Bauch-Beine-Po, Dance Mix & Bauch-Beine-Po, Jazz-Dance, Contemporary, Pilates), Sara Azh (Commercial, Zumba®), Tammy Ruis (Zumba®), Sara Kubat (Ballett Kids), Samira (Commercial), Hanna Wörn (Zumba®), Johanna-Maria Scheffler (Zumba®), Evelin Sokalski (K-Pop, Hip-Hop), Rebecca Nestler (Bauch-Beine-Po & Stretching), Rebecca Böhmer (Ballett), Melanie Kümmel (Zumba® Kids, Zumba®), and Lea Juppenlatz (Ballett Kids, Bauch-Beine-Po & Stretching, Pilates, Yoga).
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
All classes welcome beginners; the studio emphasises small group sizes with individual attention to each participant.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
What to bring
For Ballett Kids: Schläppchen (ballet slippers), Strumpfhose (tights), Trikot (leotard), Trinkflasche (water bottle). For Zumba® Kids: Turnschuhe / Sneaker mit sauberer Sohle (trainers or sneakers with clean soles), bequeme Sportkleidung (comfortable sports clothing), Trinkflasche (water bottle).
Studio history
Vaihinger Dance Center was founded in 1993 and has operated continuously in Stuttgart-Vaihingen for over 30 years. The studio is owned and led by Maribel, whose dance background began in classical ballet in Peru and progressed through stage, TV and contemporary company work, combined with ongoing international training across ballet, jazz, Afro, salsa and urban styles.
Styles offered
15 dance styles taught here
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Amenities
Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Vaihinger Dance Center
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Vaihinger Dance Center teach?
Vaihinger Dance Center teaches Ballet, Jazz, Salsa, Bauch-Beine-Po & Stretching, Cardio & Bauch-Beine-Po, Commercial / Industry Dance and 9 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Vaihinger Dance Center located?
Vaihinger Dance Center is located in Stuttgart. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Vaihinger Dance Center offer private lessons?
Contact Vaihinger Dance Center directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Vaihinger Dance Center teach kids and adults?
Vaihinger Dance Center welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Vaihinger Dance Center?
The fastest path is to visit Vaihinger Dance Center via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.