Noa Hulday
Noa Hulday is a dancer, choreographer, and poet based in Berlin. Her work weaves together movement, video, and sound, drawing inspiration from nature, landscapes, and the textures of everyday life. She […]
PHOTO GALLERY — Garden/Outside Kitchen Space + Sauna
Wheelchair accessible For special events our expansive garden provides ample space for mingling and relaxing. There is a covered outdoor kitchen, a picnic table, plenty of seating, tables, chairs, blankets, […]
PHOTO GALLERY — OUTDOOR STUDIO & STAGE
70m2 (12m x 6m) — Wheelchair accessible An outdoor space with a covered roof and a marley covered sprung dance floor. It is enclosed on three sides, two of which […]
PHOTO GALLERY — SMALL STUDIO
40m2 (10m x 4m) Our small studio includes skylights and one wall of windows for lots of natural light. There is a sound system and a small mirror that can […]
PHOTO GALLERY — BIG STUDIO
155m2 (11m x 14m) — Wheelchair accessible Our big studio is a beautiful space with a grand skylight and full wood-sprung dance floor. It hosts a large retractable door that opens to […]
MIN YOON — ON DISPLAY RESIDENCY
With the On Display residency, Min will translate post butoh dance performance Relume: ignite again into a cinematic experience. How can the tense subtleties, the gaze, and atmospheric heaviness and release be […]
OPEN CALL — Digital Body 4.0
Announcing! Paid opportunity for Berlin based movement artists and/or creative technologists to research the role of digital media and technology in performance contexts.
DIGITAL BODY 4.0 — OPEN CALL
Paid Opportunity8 – 22 November, 2026@ LAKE Studios Berlin We are searching for 6 Berlin based movement artists and/or creative technologists with a desire to investigate and research the role […]
Open Ateliers – 13 & 14 June, 15:00
LAKE Studios joins the local Friedrichshagen Artist Community with open studios and garden!
SUBMERGE 2026 Lab Registration
Labs are designed for professionals and are free of charge. While the cost of labs are free, we do ask participants to support the festival by purchasing a ticket to […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Angélica Roa / LaMultiverse
EMBODIMENT, ECOSOMATICS, CRITTERING LAB: 24 & 25 August | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 29 August | 19h Angélica Roa is a Berlin-based interdisciplinary artist, dancer, choreographer, and trained physicist, and a graduate […]
SUBMERGE 2026 Performance Tickets
TICKET PRICES Single Performance: 15€ || 10€Double Bill: 25€ || 20€Festival Pass – all shows! 125€Kids – 10€Battle – 10€ (audience) 5€ (participant) TICKET PURCHASE Tickets available via our ticketing […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Yotam Peled
PARTNERING, MARTIAL ARTS, FLOOR-WORK, MAKING FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES LAB: 31 August | 10-16h & 1 September | 10-13h PERFORMANCE: 2 September11h School Performance17h Public Performance Yotam Peled is a choreographer, […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Omer Keinan
STORYTELLING, IMPROVISATION, MYTH-MAKING, SEMIOLOGY LAB: 17 & 18 September | 9:30 – 13:30h PERFORMANCE: 19 September | 19h Omer Keinan is a dance artist and researcher based in Stockholm and […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Kia S. Smith / South Chicago Dance Theatre
CONTEMPORARY DANCE, JAZZ, GROUP WORK, PARTNERING LAB: 26 & 27 August | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 29 August | 19h Kia S. Smith is a Chicago native, the Founder and Director of […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Pamela Moraga
STORYTELLING, IMPROVISATION, COMEDY, IDENTITY LAB: 11 September | 10 – 16h & 12 September | 10-13h PERFORMANCE: 12 September | 20h Pamela Moraga is a choreographer and dancer based in […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Olivia Hyunsin Kim / ddanddarakim
CHRONIC ILLNESS, STAND UP COMEDY, WRITING, IMPROVISATION LAB: 3 & 4 September | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 5 September | 19h Olivia Hyunsin Kim/ddanddarakim works collectively on choreographic works with a queer-feminist […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Koffi-Kégou Afiadegnigban
WEST AFRICAN DANCE, TOGOLESE TRADITIONS, CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS LAB: 17 & 18 September | 14:30 – 18:30h PERFORMANCE: 19 September | 19h Koffi-Kégou Afiadegnigban was born in 1991 in Lomé, Togo. […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — sawako ogo | disasterchaotic
IMPROVISATION, CHARACTER WORK, PHYSICAL THEATER, PHRASE WORK LAB: 7 & 8 September | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 11 September | 19h Sawako Ogo is a dancer and performer of many things, based […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Riiviöt Collective
TASK BASED GAMES, QUEERING SUPERHEREOS, MAKING FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES LAB: 14 September | 10 – 16h & 15 September | 10 – 13h PERFORMANCE: 16 September10h School Performance17h Public Performance […]
SUBMERGE 2026 — Katia Pacheco
AFROFUTURISM, CONTEMPORARY DANCE, VOICE WORK, IMPROVISATION LAB: 9 & 10 September | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 11 September | 19h Katia Pacheco is an independent multidisciplinary artist from Puerto Rico, currently based […]
SUBMERGE IMPRESSION REELS
A series of mini videos where guest artists reflect on the SUBMERGE Festival format.
OPEN CALL for SUBMERGE v. 8! DEADLINE 28 February, 2026
We are looking for 2 – 4 works from Berlin & European based artists to supplement our Festival program. This way to the application >>
Perform Berlin — 9 May, 2026
An evening of 17 short pop-up performances curated by Sasha Monusova and Valerie Lantsova centered on movement as a form of dialogue.
Body Language | Embodied Knowing — 16 May, 19:00
Dr. Dagmar Spain presents her research as an interactive dance performance.
Current Artist ON DISPLAY: Cie iLondzo Dance Company
Catch the latest video release of their collaboration — dropping live online 17 May at 19:00!
Music for Neighbors — 21 May, 19:30
An evening of live gongs, Reiki & sound for rest and connection.
SUBMERGE is back! | 22 August – 20 September, 2026
A FREE international Dance & Performance Festival dedicated to professional practice in choreography and performance.
Contact Impro, Community Jam — 15 February 2026
Class & Jam. By and with Kira Kirsch and Lisa Gaden. Every body welcome!
Unfinished Fridays Vol. 126 — 24 July, 19:30
Join us for our next monthly performance event. Featuring new works/excerpts by LAKE resident artists and special guests.
LOAF Festival returns — 11 July
HZT students take over the studios and garden with a day of performances, workshops, and more!
LAKE Day with South Chicago Dance Theater — 20 January
South Chicago Dance Theater is in residence at LAKE Studios and invites Berlin locals to a full “LAKE Day” of movement, performance, and community dining.
DancEmotion
mit Barbara Böhme Tanz, Körperbewusstsein, Kreativität und emotionale Balance Bewegung, Tanz und kreativer Ausdruck ermöglichen es dir, die Fülle an Eindrücken und die ständig wechselnden Strömungen des Lebens mit Freude […]
On Display: Cie iLondzo Dance Company
After making their first appearance at LAKE in SUBMERGE Festival 2025, Cie iLondzo Dance Company returned last November & December for the LAKE residency program: ON DISPLAY. Cie iLondzo – […]
On Display Video Gallery
Welcome to our treasured collection of films created through the ON DISPLAY Residency Program! For the best viewing experience, click the Fullscreen option. We highly recommend wearing headphones. Trailers Full […]
Martin Ixora
Martin Ixora is an Italian-German-Venezuelan dancer, actor and choreographer based in Berlin. Their work bridges street and club dance cultures with theatrical storytelling. Holding a Master in Performing Arts, they […]
Live Radio for Kids – 16 October, 10:00
Join us for the multi-sensory live radio experience, “Unsichtbar” (Invisible). For kids, teens and adults!
SUBMERGE 2025 – Gratitude & Highlights
From time travel to spit, double dutch to cosmic breath, AI to plant life — from the dance floor to the community lunch table, from discussions to applause, Submerge 2025 […]
Capoeira for Children and Adults
with Christian Wagner *These classes will take place in German Capoeira ist ein afrobrasilianische Kampfkunst, deren Geschichte bis in die Zeit der Sklaverei zurückreicht. Sie verbindet gegensätzliche Aspekte wie Kampf […]
Maika Knoblich
MAIKA (1986) is a performance maker, performer, and lighting designer. She studied at the Institute for Applied Theatre Studies in Giessen (B.A. 2010) and completed her Master of Theatre in […]
Lynne Scharf
LYNNE is a dancer, photographer, and creative artist from New York. She graduated from Bennington College in 2023 with a BFA in Dance and Music and recently deepened her practice […]
Children’s Dance Theater and English*
For all young movers and makers (ages 7-10) *This course will mainly be taught in German with playful integration of English. with Lynne Scharf WHAT TO EXPECTIn this course, we […]
SUBMERGE 2025 — Wiam El-Tamami
Wiam El-Tamami is an Egyptian writer, literary translator, cook, and wanderer. Her writing and translation has been featured in publications such as The Paris Review, Granta, Ploughshares, Freeman’s, AGNI, Literary […]
SUBMERGE 2025 — Isu Kim Lee & Analu
LAB: 19-20 August | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 23 August | 20h
SUBMERGE 2025 — Siegmar Zacharias
LAB: 15 August | 10-16h & ABOUT DANCE FORUM PERFORMANCE: 16 August | 12h[OPENING EVENT FOR ABOUT DANCE]
SUBMERGE 2025 — Estelle Ebenga / iLondzo Company
LAB: 13 – 14 August | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 15 August | 20h
SUBMERGE 2025 — Yuni Chung / Chōri Collective
LAB: 11 – 12 August | 10-16h VIDEO INSTALLATION: 11 – 17 August | Ongoing
SUBMERGE 2025 — Angie Hauser & Darrell Jones [Bebe Miller Company]
LAB: 4 – 7 August | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 9 August | 20h
SUBMERGE 2025 — Double Much Collective
LABS: 29 – 31 July | 10-16h (Professionals)2 AUGUST | 11-12:30h (KIDS 6+) PERFORMANCE: 2 August | 18h
SUBMERGE 2025 — Cécile Bally & Cathy Walsh
LAB: 25 – 26 July | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 27 July | 17h
SUBMERGE 2025 — Marlon Barrios Solano
LAB: 21 – 22 July | 10-16h PERFORMANCE: 26 July | 20h
SUBMERGE 2025 Lab Registration
Labs are designed for professionals and are free of charge. In order to reserve a place in the labs, we ask participants to commit to all workshop days as well […]
SUBMERGE 2025 Performance Tickets
The performances will be filmed and photographed and you may be visible in the documentation. With the purchase of a ticket, you agree to these conditions. To reserve a ticket […]
KIDS SHOW — 14 May, 10:30
Julie und Andreas Pichler present “us/wir/nous”, for kids and adults from 3 years old.
IETM — International Network for Performing Arts at LAKE Studios – 15 May, 10:00-12:00
The Berlin Assembly of the IETM joins a Shared Practice + Talk at LAKE Studios!
Berlin Whirling goes Kiez — 17 May, 11-13
A family-friendly introductory workshop dedicated to the spinning dance of the Dervishes.
LAKE Swing — 17 & 18 May, 14:30-17:30 & 14:30-16:30
Swing dance workshop for beginners — join in!
DIALOGUE IN MOTION — 29 Nov
Explore community with Dagmar Spain at this special workshop & performance.
Community Chill — 30 November, 19:00
Join us for an evening chill with cozy vibes, open studio + 🧖🏼♀️!
New Kids’ Classes Coming to LAKE — Starting 17.09
Children’s Dance Theater with Maika Knoblich and Lynne Scharf. Two groups – every Wednesday!
MR. KRISS WORKSHOP — 15 Dec
Mr Kriss returns! With a 3-hour, cross-disciplinary workshop exploring movement, creative philosophy, and visual art.
X-mas Show — 18 Dec, 17:30
Join in the spirit of sharing and witness the talented kids of LAKE studios! With Bodypoet Kazuma and choreography by Martin Ixora.
Open Ateliers — 14 & 15 June
LAKE Studios joins the local Friedrichshagen Artist Community with open studios and garden!
Rooted: Pitch & Perform — 1-7 July
LAKE Studios is honored to host Apricot Productions and the Rooted Series.
LOAF Performance Festival — 6 July
HZT Students bring The Lonely Organized Art Festival (LOAF) to LAKE!
ALWAYS A WOMAN TO WATCH THE LIGHT — April 11, 19:00
A LAKE Studios Special Performance Event by and with Angie Flanagan & Yuna Masson Cariou
LAKE Studios Film Night — April 22, 19:30
We are excited to once again host Berlinale talent Maisha Maene to screen three award-winning short films!
AiR Talks
A series of filmed conversations with LAKE Artists-in-Residence, produced by Marlon Barrios Solano (Dance-Tech) in collaboration with LAKE Studios Berlin.
OPEN CALL!
Seeking finished performance works for SUBMERGE: getting into the work, vol. 7. Application Deadline: 18:00 on March 21st, 2025.
ENERGETIC MOVEMENT
sanft & energiegeladen with Doreen Wagner Dieser Kurs soll eine Einladung an dich sein, deinen Körper bewusster zu spüren, zu bewegen und in seiner Mitte zu stärken. Durch das Einfühlen in […]
Spontaneous Open Call — Deadline January 8th
3 weeks FREE at LAKE Studios: Blind Date DUO: Collaborative Dance Research Residency …
Spontaneous Open call!
Deadline Jan 8th! Blind Date DUO: Collaborative Dance Research Residency 3 weeks – FREE residency at LAKE Studios Berlin Dates: January 12 (Arrival) – February 3rd (Departure) We will choose […]
Action Days #BerlinIstKultur — 18 Dec, 10-12
We invite everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, with or without dance experience, to take part in our “shared practice training” at LAKE Studios on December 18th.
HEAR & NOW Play Sessions — 15 December, 16:00-20:00
The year’s final task based improvisation evening for dancers & jazz/creative improvising musicians — hosted together with Beyond Our House!
Morning Meditations — 28 October-1 November
Mindful Mornings with Marlon Barrios Solano are back for the week! Daily from 8:30 – 9:30am.
Keep our Lights On!
FUNDING NEWS — February 2025Between 2020 and 2024, with the support of the Berlin Senat, LAKE was able to offer over 50 paid residencies to Berlin-based artists. Unfortunately, we did […]
Residency Spot Available!
LAKE has a self-directed residency spot available in October. It is open for any artist, with or without children, but does offer special childcare features for artist parents! – Dates: […]
Reservation & Cancellation Policy
As an artist run space with high rent costs to cover, we need some security to proceed with reservations: RESIDENCY Cancellations: WORKSHOP OR PERFORMANCE Cancellations: Reservations are taken in order […]
SUBMERGE Summer Festival — 29.07 – 31.08
Choreographic LABS & performances! Rhythm & groove! Program online and registration open. Dive in!
Book Publication by Hend Elbalouty – 21 July, 18:00
Join us for a special book event: Mahraganat Dance in Egypt: Between Acceptance & Rejection تشفير وتشكيل، عن رقص المهرجانات في مص
SUBMERGE 2024 Performance Tickets
SUBMERGE celebrates artistic exchange and the craft of choreography. Join us for our performance events, lighting the stage for curated works that highlight rhythm and groove. Reserve your tickets with […]
Open Call — Submerge 2024
We are seeking finished performance works on the theme “Pleasure & Groove, Rhythm & Resistance” with a focus on (live) music and dance. Application deadline: May 15th.
SUBMERGE 2024 OPEN CALL, PLEASURE & GROOVE, RHYTHM & RESISTANCE
To round out our 2024 SUBMERGE program, we are seeking finished performance works that explore the intersections of (live) music and dance. We are particularly interested in artists and works […]
Mindful Mornings
GREAT NEWS! Morning Meditations return for one week! From 28 October until 1 November, Marlon will host his Mindful Mornings in person at LAKE Studios. Join us daily, 8:30-9:30am. Join […]
The Art of Falling — 10 February, 16-20h
A chance to learn from, and dance with, renowned artist, Mr. Kriss!
Research is Choreography — 17 February, 18h
DANCE PERFORMANCE and DISCUSSION with Dagmar Spain and collaborators.
Mindful Day-long Retreat — 4 May, 2024
Join us the 1st Saturday of each month for day-long meditation retreats led by Marlon Barrios Solano.
Kleine Geschichten von Tolstoi — June 4, 10:00
Dance, theater, and music for children ages 4 and older and adults!
Shared Practice — Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00-11:30
Our morning movement research sessions with guest teachers and LAKE resident artists.
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