die etage

Schule für die darstellenden Künste e.V.

DIE ETAGE offers six three-year programs which includes acrobatics, acting, art,  stage dance, pantomime and musical. The aim of each training program is to get a certified training qualification.

Part of the philosophy of the ETAGE is that students in the performing arts take courses in and learn the foundations of other disciplines during their first semester (foundations semester). After the first semester, the students focus and specialize in their chosen area of study. During the first stage of specialization, students learn the technical foundations. The students build upon this in the second stage of specialization (fourth to sixth semesters), during which they develop their artistic means and individual manner of expression. The training is extended and expanded through courses in related topics or through theoretical courses.

Beyond this, the ETAGE organizes evening courses, projects, and workshops in various areas of study that are accessible to anyone interested in participating. On weekends, the ETAGE also offers theatre events produced by its students.

Die ETAGE is a non-profit organization, fees are charged in order to cover operating costs. Students may apply for educational grants since the ETAGE is recognized by the Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAföG - German scholarship Programme). Die ETAGE students receive student ID's and benefit from related discounts.

Currently, about 130 students are being trained by professionals in their chosen fields. The majority of the students come from other parts of Germany or outside of Germany.

Die Etage
Ritterstrasse 12-14
10969 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 3 06 91 20 95
Fax: +49 3 06 91 20 95

Founded in 1981

Director: Nils Z.-Kühn

Artistic Comittee: Andreas Heinemann, Darryl Best, Frida Krahl, Werner Hassepaß, Nils Z.-Kühn, Anke Gerber, Pauline Disonn, Timothy Golliher

Curriculum offered:

• 3-years vocational trainings and certification programmes in acrobatics, acting, painting/ graphics/ stage design, pantomime, dance, musical
• Pilot scheme “Universal Performer”

Admission: Admission test in accordance with government exam regulations, evaluating the presence of a talent for artistic interpretation and portray. Students must be at least 16 years old and have the equivalent of (or higher qualification level than) a "Hauptschulabschluß" (A-level equivalent).

Auditions in January - February and July - August.

School semester from October 1th to march 31th and from April 1th to September 31th.