Das Folkloretanzensemble “Thea Maass” der TUD begrüßt tanzend das neue Jahr 2025 anlässlich des Mitternachtsballs im Ballhaus Watzke Dresden.
Midnight Ball Ballhaus Watzke
Dresden ribbon tree dance - dancers wanted
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the traditional raising of the maypole by Dresden’s carpenters will once again take place on Dresden’s Altmarkt. Afterwards, the maypole is festively danced around in a ribbon dance and the 20 m long ribbons are
Harvest festival dance in Pirna
On September 29, the folklore dance ensemble “Thea Maass” of the TU Dresden performed on the market square of Pirna from 2:30 to 4 pm. They showed a small excerpt from their varied repertoire of dances with a lot of
Participation of our folklore dance ensemble in the international festival "Oblicza Tradycji" in Zielona Góra
Last weekend (14.-15.09.2024) our folklore dance ensemble had the great honor to participate as VIP guests at the International Festival “Oblicza Tradycji” in Zielona Góra. We were invited by the dance ensemble from Zielona Góra and were thus able to
World Folklore Tanzfestival Rainbow (Elk/pl)
The international dance festival “Rainbow” brought together dance groups from Poland, Mexico, Germany, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Slovakia and Bulgaria. The folklore dance ensemble Thea Maass from TU Dresden also took part. Each group brought their traditions and stories to the stage, creating a colorful mosaic of world culture. The folklore dance ensemble “Thea Maass” would like to thank the TU Dresden, the Studentenwerk Dresden and the GFF for their support.
The international dance festival “Rainbow” brought together dance groups from Poland, Mexico, Germany, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Slovakia and Bulgaria. The folklore dance ensemble Thea Maass from TU Dresden also took part. Each group brought their traditions and stories to the stage, creating a colorful mosaic of world culture. The folklore dance ensemble Thea Maass would like to thank the TU Dresden, the Student Work Dresden and the GFF.
Dies Academicus of the TU Dresden
On 05.06.2024, three dancers from the TU Dresden folklore dance ensemble “Thea Maass” performed at the Dies Academicus of the Technische Universität Dresden as part of the “Open Stage” stage program.
Opening of the spring market
We are back on the Altmarkt! Our last appearance on the Altmarkt was before the pandemic. At 27 April 2024 the traditional raising of the maypole by Dresden’s carpenters finally takes place again on Dresden’s Altmarkt after a 4-year break.
Training camp 2024
We spent our Easter vacation in Sebnitz again this year. We rehearsed our choreographies from morning till night. We can say that we are 100% ready for the 2024 season! But we also enjoyed our free time: we went for
Midnight Ball Dresden
The new year began with dancing. The folklore dance ensemble “Thea Maass der TU Dresden” was part of the dance program for the Midnight Ball on 31.01.2024. They entertained around 200 interested spectators with the dances “Winzer” and “Dreisteyrer”.
Thank you
We look back on an eventful 2023 and thank our friends, sponsors and supporters for their commitment, for good words at the right time and for their trust in our work. We hope for many more dance highlights in the
Performance in Dresden City Hall - 75 years of Israel
On Sunday, 10.12.2023, there was a dance performance by some dancers from the folklore dance ensemble “Thea Maass” from TU Dresden. Two dances were performed in the middle of the plenary hall – the Dreisteyr and the old polka. For
Richard tests - Folklore dance ensemble "Thea Maass" of the TU Dresden
German folklore in Niš, Serbia
[:de] This year, the ensemble once again traveled to the big wide world, this time to Niš in Serbia. For a week, we had the opportunity to present German folklore both in the city itself and in the surrounding villages.
Exhibition opening in Pulsnitz Castle Park
On Saturday, 01.07.2023, the ensemble had a lot to celebrate. The vernissage by Jeb Inge, aptly named Folk, went great and our dancers also performed the entire program beautifully in bright sunshine. It wasn’t often in the years after Corona
Exhibition in the Kultursaal
Last year, TuTe had the pleasure of working with the German-American photographer Jeb Inge, and this year the fruits of their joint work will be exhibited in the Kultursaal in Pulsnitz. The opening of the exhibition on 01.07. will be
Spring market
As every year, the ensemble had the pleasure of performing at the Dresden Spring Market. Even though the weather wasn’t quite as good as our dancers would have liked, the audience was enthusiastic and was also enthusiastic about the participatory
Musicians wanted! - Trumpet
We are looking for trumpet musicians for our instrumental group. Our music group rehearses at irregular intervals. distances and supports our danceEnsemble at performances and festivals. Special experiences and adventures garantiert! We, the Folklore Dance Ensemble “Thea Maass” of
Performance at this year's princely vineyard festival in Hoflößnitz
From 01.10. to 03.10.22 the churfürstliche Weinbergfest in Hoflößnitz took place again this year at which we had a successful performance.
German Folklore at the Azores
From August 12 to 23, 2022 the ensemble took part in the 36th InternationalFolklore Festival “FOLK AZORES on Terceira. After intensive organizational andartistic preparation, the 29 dancers and musicians were able to perform on the 12th.August to the Azores. The
Campus Culture Festival on June 25: Experience art and culture on campus
Anyone who thinks of the Technical University (TUD) only in terms of lectures and research will be surprised by the university’s artistic and cultural potential. For the first time, TUD will be showcasing this treasure in one day at the
Eine Fahrt ins Blaue...
Um den Erfolg der 75. Jubiläumsfeier des Folkloretanzensembles wurde eine Fahrt ins Blaue für die Tänzerinnen und Musikerinnen am 07.03.2026 organisiert. Die Fahrt begann am Bahnhof Freital-Hainsberg, und zwar mit einer historischen Bimmelbahn. Zwei Wagen wurden für das Ensemble reserviert.
Dresden Maypole Dance 2026 – Dancers Wanted!
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the traditional raising of the maypole by Dresden’s carpenters will take place again this year on Dresden’s Altmarkt. Afterwards, the maypole will be festively danced around in a ribbon dance and the 20-meter-long ribbons will
We Remain Full of Expectations for 2026!
On behalf of all the dancers of the folklore dance ensemble “Thea Maass” of TU Dresden, I wish you a peaceful Christmas and a hopefully peaceful new year. We look back at an eventful year of 2025 and are delighted
The Folk Dance Class for the 2025/26 Winter Semester Has Started!
Our folk dance course for the 2025/26 winter semester officially began on Thursday, October 24, 2025! The “Thea Maass” folklore dance ensemble of TU Dresden is delighted to welcome many new dance enthusiasts. A total of 24 new dancers have
Celebrate and Dance Together: 3rd Thanksgiving Festival in Pirna
On September 28, 2025, the city of Pirna celebrated its harvest festival. The folk dance ensemble “Thea Maass” of TU Dresden was invited to make the celebration more lively and colorful. The Rosenka folk ensemble – Hrozenka group (FS Rosenka
Dance & movement in the new semester? Folk dance class for everyone – starting October 23, 2025!
Folk dancing may sound a little old-fashioned and dull to some… but we’re happy to prove otherwise! With us, you’ll experience lively, cheerful folk dancing at an artistic level that we demonstrate on a regular basis. In our folk dance
Join us at the 3rd Pirna Harvest Festival!
On September 28, 2025, at 3 p.m. , it’s that time of the year! Together with our friends from Prague, the folklore ensemble Rosénka: Hrozénka, we will rock Pirna’s market square with cheerful dances and good vibes. This year marks
The 75th anniversary celebration was a complete success!
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the TU Dresden’s Thea Maass folk dance ensemble celebrated its 75th anniversary with a nearly three-hour performance at the Comödie Dresden. The festive event was one of the ensemble’s highlights this year. More than 400
20th International Folklore Festival in Veles, North Macedonia - we were there!
The initial trip took 26 hours, the return journey to Dresden 22, but we made it!!! For four unforgettable days, we thrilled the people of Veles, North Macedonia, with our energetic dances and amazing choreography. Now we are officially on
We Got Guests from Utah – And They Were Amazing!
On May 11, 2025, we were thrilled to welcome the Character Dance Ensemble (CDE) from the University of Utah, USA, for a vibrant cultural exchange in Dresden. These talented American dancers came to Germany with the goal of learning traditional
Another Successful Maypole Dance Project!
On Saturday, 26 April 2025, Dresden’s Altmarkt once again shone in bright colors and a cheerful atmosphere: 30 dancers in colorful costumes joined Dresden’s carpenters to artistically entwine the traditional two-tone ribbons around the maypole. This festive ribbon dance marked
Colorful Kick-Off: 30 Maypole Dancers Open the Dresden Spring Market on 26 April 2025
Das Folkloretanzensemble „Thea Maass“ der TU Dresden organisiert im Sommersemester 2025 wieder ein ganz besonderes Event – den Bänderbaumtanz zur feierlichen Eröffnung des Frühjahrmarktes auf dem Dresdner Altmarkt.
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