Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Lake Studios Berlin offers a four-week dance festival (22 August–20 September 2026) with free workshops where dancers learn choreographic methods from local and international artists. Performances cost €15–25; optional accommodation and meals are €15–25 and €7–10 respectively. Battle participants compete for a studio residency with accommodations near Berlin.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Workshops/labs free; performances €15–25; optional sleepover €15–2 (currency unconfirmed)
“Workshops/labs free; performances €15–25; optional sleepover €15–25; community lunches €7–10.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Studio residency with accommodations in peaceful setting near Berlin
“Battle 1st place: 2-week residency at LAKE (studio + living space + artistic guidance, €600 value) + roundtrip travel to 2027 Open Your Mind event in Eindhoven. 2nd place: 2-week residency. Labs are free; performances ticketed (€15–25).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Four weeks (22 August – 20 September 2026) for festival; individual labs vary (1–2 days each); battle residency prize is 2 weeks.
Who can apply. Dancers of all levels may participate in workshops and battle; no explicit residency/nationality restrictions stated for workshop participants. Battle prize includes residency.
“Berlin”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Battle judged by MR. KRISS and Sasha Monusova; performances curated by festival organizers (Lake Studios Berlin).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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