Plain English

The Tanzplattform Deutschland (Dance Platform Germany) is an important festival for contemporary dance.

The festival is organised by HELLERAU – European Centre for the Arts.

The festival takes place every two years in a different city.

This year the festival is in Dresden.

It lasts 5 days.

13 special dance pieces will be shown.

A group of experts has selected these dance pieces.

These experts have previously viewed over 550 dance pieces.

The performances will take place at various locations in Dresden.

There is also Platform Plus.

Plattform Plus is a program of dance activities, talks and meetings.

Some meetings are open to everyone.

For other meetings you have to register.

Many guests from different countries attend the festival.

There is also a festival center at HELLERAU.

Registered festival guests can meet there every day.

On this page you will find information about accessibility.

This is all the important information, for example on access and aids.

We are working on breaking down barriers at Tanzplattform Deutschland.

This is an ongoing task.