Opening

Opening Tanztreffen der Jugend 2025

Several people are sitting next to each other on chairs, facing forward. Some people are smiling and clapping.

Audience at the Tanztreffen der Jugend © Berliner Festspiele, Foto: Dave Grossmann

With a collective opening, the 12th Tanztreffen der Jugend officially begins. Young jurors Mila Lipicar and Aliyye Sahin will host the evening, which brings this year’s award-winning ensembles and invited guests together on stage. With musical accompaniment by Rona Stoica and Vincent Kern, this opening marks the official start of the festival, which offers space for interaction, artistic dialogue and creative dance performances alongside the award-winning performances.

Available from 29 September 2025 until 25 September 2026 in the BerlinerFestspiele Media Library.

With

Monika BürvenichFederal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth
Susanne Chrudinadirector Treffen junge Szene 
Mila Lipicar and Aliyye Sahin – moderation

Musical accompaniment
Rona Stoicavocals and guitar
Vincent Kerndrums