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Am 29.06. feierte Bertram Müller seinen 80. Geburtstag.

Als Mitbegründer der „Werkstatt“ und langjähriger Intendant hat er die Entwicklung des tanzhaus nrw über Jahrzehnte maßgeblich geprägt. Viele der Werte, die unser Haus bis heute ausmachen, sind eng mit seiner Geschichte verbunden.

Zu seinem Geburtstag blicken wir gemeinsam mit ihm auf die Anfänge der Werkstatt, die Entstehung des tanzhaus nrw und prägende Momente, die unser Haus bis heute begleiten.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch – und danke für alles, was du auf den Weg gebracht hast.

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After ten years of success, the Alliance of International Production Houses will no longer receive funding in 2026, despite a record budget for culture and media. This marks the end of a successful, highly acclaimed model of federal-state-local cooperation in promoting nationally relevant venues for German and international independent performing arts. Read the statement from the directors of the alliance's houses: FFT Düsseldorf, HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin), HELLERAU – European Centre for the Arts (Dresden), Kampnagel (Hamburg), Künstler*innenhaus Mousonturm (Frankfurt am Main), PACT Zollverein (Essen) and tanzhaus nrw (Düsseldorf).

It is with great sadness that we remember our long-serving former colleague, Renate Meyers.

We have received the sad news that our former colleague, Renate Meyers, has passed away. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends. Renate worked at tanzhaus nrw for over 25 years and was greatly appreciated by participants, colleagues, artists and lecturers. She was affectionately known as the ‘heart of the academy’ and, through her dedicated work, shaped the programme and spirit of the academy. Her work has left a lasting mark, as Renate was always open and curious about the ideas of young people. Above all, she gave the urban community a voice and a home, and supported many dancers. She listened to their visions, which led to the creation of special battles and festivals at tanzhaus nrw that gained international recognition.

Renate, we thank you for your valuable work and passion for dance. We will miss you very much.