02.11–
22.11
2026
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Conversations
Celebration

Emerging
change
tanzfestival

Moving together. Changing together.

Emerging Change Tanzfestival honors Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPoC) dance artists and creates an inclusive space of transformation and celebration in Berlin. For 2026 the festival runs November 2 - November 22, with a focus on pleasure and survival.
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About

Emerging Change Tanzfestival nurtures artistic collaboration, provides non-hierarchical artistic mentorship, fosters community exchange, and promotes a care-based working culture for and with Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPoC) dance artists and allies.

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Locations

Events will be held at seven partner venues spread throughout Berlin including Dock 11 GmbH, Uferstudios GmbH, Tanzfabrik Berlin e.V., Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg gUG, Karada House gUG, Prinzessinnengarten Kollektiv Berlin, and OUCH.

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Volunteers

Emerging Change Tanzfestival is looking for volunteers to join us from November 2–22, 2026. As a grassroots QTBIPoC dance festival, our work is made possible through collective action, care, and collaboration. Volunteers are an essential part of creating a welcoming, accessible, and smoothly running festival. Whether you’d like to support us throughout the festival or at a single event, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities include artist care, production, catering, awareness, access care, infopoint, and general team support.Interested?

Get in touch at contact@emergingchange.org and tell us your name and pronouns, availability, preferred tasks, access needs, and anything else you’d like us to know.