Dance Residencies in Berlin

International Theatre Institute

Berlin, Germany

The STUDIO2 residency programme by ITI-Germany in Berlin offers artists and groups from dance, performing arts, performance art, and interdisciplinary fields the chance to explore self-chosen research topics over a two-week period in a dedicated studio space. It serves as a laboratory for artistic practice at the intersection of movement, archive, and theory, with opportunities for public presentations of the work process. Residencies occur twice yearly via open calls, targeting early-career professionals, though no financial support like stipends, travel, or housing is provided.

Lake Studios Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Lake Studios Berlin is a dance research and residency center located just outside Berlin's city center, offering self-directed residencies for movement, media, and interdisciplinary artists in a peaceful setting near a lake and forests. Residencies typically last 1-2 months (or 1-4 weeks for short-term), providing private rooms, shared kitchen, 80-100 hours of studio time per month across multiple studios, technical equipment, and opportunities for performance and networking in Berlin's art scene. It supports up to 4 individual residents or 1-2 groups at a time, with fees for self-funded artists and invitation letters available for funding applications.

Petersburg Art Space Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Petersburg Art Space Berlin (PAS) is a music venue and artist residency located in Moabit, west central Berlin, offering a maximum 3-month work/live situation for experimental artists across all disciplines. The space provides two main working areas (Black Room for performances and White Room for quiet work) and hosts monthly residents showcases, fostering collaboration and creative exploration.