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 course, regardless of your previous experience, you will learn the basic steps of polka, waltz, mazurka, Rheinländer, and Dreher over the course of a semester, and how to apply them in a variety of dances. Professional physical training and varied exercises are of course included.
A special highlight: the entire course is accompanied live by a pianist! This allows you to experience dance and music together and react directly to the piano accompaniment, from warm-ups to complex dances.
No previous experience or dance partner necessary! Please bring workout clothes; everything else is optional. If you feel like it, after the basic course you can also join our ensemble and train there on Wednesday evenings as well as take part in performances and international folklore festivals.
When?
- Registration: from October 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. for TU Dresden students and employees, from October 16, 2025 for external participants
- Course start: from October 23, 2025, Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Course fees: see the website of the Dresden University Sports Center
Where?
Alte Mensa of TU Dresden, entrance Mommsenstraße
Places are limited and, based on experience, fill up very quickly. So register now! We look forward to seeing you and your enthusiasm for dancing!
