By Mary De LucaUpdated
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The Berlin dance scene is vibrant all year round. But if you are looking for the most intense experience, you cannot miss the capital's large, multi-day dance festivals.
Regularity
Only established, annually recurring major events in Berlin are listed on udansa.
Minimum duration
Events must include at least two full days of workshops and socials.
Independence
No organizer can buy a placement on this list.
Neukölln (Estrel Hotel), October, 4 days
This event is the absolute flagship for Latin American dances in Germany. For an entire weekend, the Estrel Hotel transforms into a mecca for Salsa and Bachata fans who want to learn from world champions.
Kreuzberg, March, 3 days
This festival brings the international West Coast Swing elite to the capital. In addition to intensive workshops held during the day, the focus is primarily on the top-class socials and Jack-and-Jill tournaments.
Mitte, Easter (April), 4 days
A must for all lovers of traditional and modern Tango. The festival attracts dancers from all over Europe and shines with atmospheric milongas in historic Berlin halls until the early hours of the morning.
Schöneberg, June, 3 days
This charming camp is entirely dedicated to the vintage dances of the swing era. In a relaxed atmosphere, the focus is on musicality, rhythm, and the pure joy of life found in Lindy Hop.
Tempelhof, September, 3 days
For everyone who loves sensual rhythms, this festival offers a first-class selection of international artists. The focus is equally on modern Bachata style and traditional Kizomba workshops.
As a creative hub, Berlin attracts dancers from all over the world. The city offers a unique density of major international events where you can learn from the best instructors worldwide. Unlike the weekly parties you can find in our guide on going dancing in Berlin, these multi-day major events offer an intensive learning experience. You immerse yourself in a world of your own for an entire weekend, polish your technique in workshops during the day, and put what you have learned into practice on the large social dance floors at night.
To get the most out of such a weekend, targeted preparation is worthwhile. Many festivals offer different levels during the day: from foundations for ambitious beginners to masterclasses for advanced dancers. If you would like to know in advance how to correctly assess your own level and find the right partner for demanding figures, our dance partner and level in Berlin quiz will help you find your way. Pack enough changes of clothes, plan for breaks, and take the opportunity to look beyond the horizon of your usual dance school.
For the large Berlin festivals, you should book your tickets online several months in advance. Popular full passes for events like the Berlin Salsacongress often sell out early, and you also benefit from cheaper early-bird prices.
Yes, almost all large festivals offer special party passes. If you do not want to attend workshops during the day, you can use these to exclusively visit the evening socials and shows of the international artists.
No, you can register for almost all festivals without a fixed dance partner. In the workshops, partners are regularly rotated anyway, which speeds up learning and ensures you connect with others quickly.
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