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Great Success for Berlin Cosmopolitan School at the 11th State Competition “Jugend tanzt 2026”

Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Zwölf junge Mädchen in passender Kleidung - silberne Hosen, blaue und rosafarbene Oberteile und Jeanswesten - posieren lächelnd zusammen in einem Raum. Die Gruppe steht und kniet in zwei Reihen vor einem gerahmten Wandbild. loading=

It is just before 9 a.m. on January 17 at the Bürgerhaus Neuenhagen. Backstage, fabric rustles, shoes are laced, and final hairstyles are fixed in place. Concentration fills the air — along with a touch of stage fright. Then the lights come on. The music begins. And for the dancers of the Cosmopolitan Dance Company of Berlin Cosmopolitan School (BCS), a day begins that they will not soon forget.

From 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the 11th State Competition “Jugend tanzt” unfolded — a long and intense day of competition, especially for the youngest participants, who were the very first group to take the stage. But tiredness? Not at all. BCS impressed the jury across several categories and age groups with expression, technique, teamwork, and a palpable joy of performance.

A Ticket to Paderborn

A special highlight was achieved by the Junior Performance Class, led by Anita S. Kreft. They danced their way to 1st place in the Show/Jazz Dance category, Age Group II — earning a score that qualifies them for delegation to the national competition. From May 14–16, 2026, they will travel to Paderborn to perform at the Paderhalle, where Germany’s top groups will compete. A tremendous achievement — and a moment that showed what is possible when talent meets discipline and passion.
Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Logo mit Jugend tanzt in blau und Landesverband für Tanz und Tanzpädagogik Berlin e.V. neben einer Tänzergrafik. Darunter steht in roter Schrift: 11. Landeswettbewerb Berlin 2026. Unten eine dekorative Umrandung. loading=
Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Fünf junge Mädchen in passender Tanzkleidung - blaue Oberteile, Jeansröcke, schwarze Leggings und schwarze Schuhe - posieren vor einer grauen Wand. Drei tragen helle Mützen, zwei dunkle. Alle lächeln, die Arme nach vorne gestreckt. loading=
Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Eine Gruppe junger Tänzerinnen und Tänzer in Kostümen, einige in weißen Kleidern mit roten Akzenten, andere in schwarzen Kostümen mit roten Schals, stehen in einem mit gerahmten Bildern gesäumten Flur, halten sich an den Händen und lächeln in die Kamera.
Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Vier Kinder posieren in einem Haus. Drei von ihnen stehen in passenden weißen Kleidern und Stirnbändern und lächeln nebeneinander. Ein Kind in einem rosafarbenen Outfit kniet mit ausgestreckten Armen davor und lächelt in die Kamera.

Urban Dance at the Highest Level

The group BCS Latin Fusion, led by Elena Sachse, also delivered a confident and powerful performance. With energy, precision, and strong stage presence, they secured 1st place in the Urban Dance category, Age Group I.

Courage That Pays Off

Both touching and impressive was the performance of the Junior Performance Kids, also under the direction of Anita S. Kreft. With less than three months of preparation, they achieved 3rd place in the Children’s Dance category. For some of them, it was their first time performing on a large theater stage — an experience that demands courage and builds self-confidence.

Rhythm in Their Feet

The Performance Class also impressed with their tap dance routine, earning 3rd place in the Show/Jazz Dance category, Age Group II.
These successes are no coincidence, but the result of intensive work, pedagogical dedication, and true teamwork. Special thanks go to the teachers Diana Schumann, Elena Sachse, and Naira Schwemmler for their support on this exciting day. We also thank the helping parents — especially Ms. Knipping and Ms. Erden Ozkan — as well as all families who made additional rehearsals possible.
The competition demonstrated once again: At Berlin Cosmopolitan School, dance is more than movement — it is expression, personal development, and lived community. And for some of our young dancers, the journey is only just beginning.

Cosmopolitanschool Berlin Eine Gruppe von Tänzern in grünen Paillettenoberteilen, schwarzen Hosen und schwarzen Hüten posiert in einem Flur. Einige stehen auf der linken Seite, während andere auf dem Boden entlang der beiden Wände sitzen und in die Kamera lächeln. An den Wänden befinden sich Werbeplakate. loading=