A new sound body in Berlin
Berlin, more than any other city, stands for movement, rhythm, and freedom. But who would have thought that a new art form would emerge here, one that blends classical ballet technique with electronic club culture? The Berlin Ballet Company 's project , A Techno Ballet Odyssey, breaks all boundaries. No opera houses, no fixed seating – the audience is right in the middle of the action. Amidst laser light, fog, and bass lines, the dancers move directly within the crowd, and the dance becomes part of the beat.
“We dance right next to the people. Stage and audience are one,” is how dancer Lucio Vidal describes the idea behind the show. What is created here is not a classical ballet – but a vibrant art experiment between body and sound that surprises even die-hard ravers.
A Techno Ballet Odyssey – When stage and beats merge
The show is divided into three acts – pre-show , performance and afterparty – thus following the natural rhythm of a Berlin night. In Hangar 5 at Tempelhofer Feld , visitors are greeted by a spherical sound before the space transforms into pulsating waves of light. Then the ensemble enters the stage – or rather, the dance floor.
The choreography is by Arshak Ghalumyan and Alexander Abdukarimov , both former dancers of the Berlin State Ballet. The sound is provided by Serbian DJ Marko Nastić , who replaces the classic violin bow with low-frequency bass lines. The result: A hypnotic symbiosis of precision and ecstasy. Where pirouettes and pas de deux once dominated, bass drops and strobe lights now tell of the breaking up of old forms.
Between club night and theatre play
A Techno Ballet Odyssey is not a performance to be watched – it is an experience that feels like a collective intoxication. In the Berlin scene, where raves are often seen as havens for self-expression, Techno Ballet creates a new level: It combines the energy of the floor with the discipline of dance.
On Reddit and in forums, Berliners describe how "fluid" and "beautiful" dancing in the city feels. The piece captures precisely this feeling – the body becomes the medium of the sound, every movement a frequency. The audience stands so close that they can feel the dancers' breaths. Here the line between performance and party blurs – and that's exactly what makes it so appealing.
More than an event – a movement
What began as an experiment is developing into a growing trend. After Berlin, there will be guest performances in Frankfurt , Baden-Baden and Cologne , each with local club flair. But the idea goes beyond the spectacle: Techno Ballet represents a new attitude in Berlin's art and club scene – one that celebrates openness, physicality and community.
Choreographer Lívia Delgado once put it this way:
The truth on stage comes from within – not from shock, but from the shared context.
That is precisely the essence of this show: it does not aim to provoke, but to connect.
Between discipline and ecstasy, a space is created where techno fans, dancers and art lovers can meet – and perhaps understand each other better.
Dates, Venues & Tour 2024/25
- Berlin – Hangar 5, Tempelhofer Feld: 11–13. Dec 2024
- Frankfurt am Main: Summer 2025
- Baden-Baden Festival Hall: Autumn 2025
- Boathouse Cologne: Spring 2026
Each city interprets the concept differently – sometimes as immersive theatre, sometimes as a club night with ballet moments. Those who attend will experience a piece of Berlin's cultural history in motion.
Conclusion – Dance, light & bass in perfection
A Techno Ballet Odyssey is more than an event – it is a sign that Berlin is constantly reinventing itself. When the bass sets the beat and pointe shoes glide across the dance floor, it becomes clear: Here, not just an ensemble dances, but an entire city dances to the rhythm of its own freedom.
