Bergische Tanztage

Burscheid — Dance Hub in the Bergisches Land

Burscheid is a town in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis (Cologne district) with around 18,000 inhabitants, located between Leverkusen and Wermelskirchen in the Bergisches Land region. The KulturForumBurscheid at Höhestraße 5 is the town's central event venue — a modern hall with a stage, spectator seating, and extensive changing room facilities, well-suited for dance competitions of this scale.

The Bergische Tanztage — Concept Since 2019

Founded in 2019 by the Ballettschule Modern Movement from Wermelskirchen and the cultural association Burscheid Live e.V., the Bergische Tanztage has become a fixed date in the German amateur dance calendar. The competitions judge solos, duos, trios, and groups — from small Mini Kids solo performances to 20-member adult show formations. The jury consists of experienced professionals from the dance world (dance educators, choreographers, former stage dancers).

2026 Program — Saturday and Sunday

Saturday, February 7th, 2026 — Classical, Folklore, and Lyrical

• Folklore and National Dance — Folk dance formations from various cultures
• Classical Ballet — on pointe and in character shoes
• Modern/Contemporary — contemporary movement language
• Jazz Dance — choreographies between Broadway and Contemporary Jazz
• Lyrical Dance — emotional, narrative movements to lyrical music pieces

Sunday, February 8th, 2026 — HipHop, Showdance, and Open

• HipHop & Streetdance — from Old School to Urban Choreography
• Showdance — stage-effective mixed forms with acrobatics and choreography
• Open Category — all styles are allowed, free choice for choreographers

The competitions run daily from 8 AM to 9 PM in variable formats (solo, duo, trio, group). The order and times will be published about two weeks in advance on the organizer's website.

Four Age Groups — Mini Kids to Adults

Dancers compete against each other in four age groups:

• Mini Kids: up to 8 years old
• Kids: 9-12 years old
• Juniors: 13-15 years old
• Adults: 16 years and older

This strict age division ensures fair judging — the jury assesses technique, synchronicity, expression, choreographic quality, and stage presence separately for each age group.

800 Dancers and 500 Registrations

With around 500 registrations (solos + groups) and over 800 active dancers, the Bergische Tanztage is one of the largest amateur dance competitions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Many participants travel from Southern Germany — explicitly including from Bavaria — which demonstrates the supra-regional significance of the Burscheid event.

Prices and Tickets

Tickets are available exclusively at the box office on the day of the event (no advance sale):

• Day Ticket: €25
• Block Ticket (Partial Program): €12
• Children under 10 years: half price

Catering is provided on-site — snacks, drinks, coffee, light meals. The audience traditionally consists largely of families, dance schools, and fellow trainers of the participating dancers.

Getting to Burscheid

By car via the A 1 (Burscheid exit) — parking around the KulturForum, often scarce on major competition days. By public transport: Bus lines 250 and 261 (Wupsi) stop directly at Höhestraße, connecting to Leverkusen Main Station (S-Bahn S6) and Wermelskirchen.