The dance school is our largest program. It's all about learning to dance, movement, music, and having a good time with others.

No exams. No grades. No pressure to perform.

Anyone who dances here progresses at their own pace. Sometimes a routine comes together right away; other times it takes a few weeks—and that’s perfectly fine. Performances in this group are optional, not mandatory: Anyone who wants to get on stage can join in. Anyone who’d rather just dance in class can simply stick to their class.

The Academy is our performance division. Here, dance is practiced as a sport: with technique, discipline, regular training, exams, levels, rankings, and performances.

Anyone who joins this program commits to more: regular attendance, independent practice, implementing corrections, taking exams, and participating in productions. In return, you receive training that goes far beyond a typical dance class—and the experience of performing on a big stage.

The Academy is intentionally challenging. That's exactly what makes it special.

Our third program has nothing to do with choreography. It focuses on fitness, strength, flexibility, and balance—including Flying Yoga, Kangoo Jumping, jumping on trampolines, stretching, and Zumba.

This area is a separate program. You can take only fitness classes without ever taking a dance class. However, many people also use it to supplement their dance training.

That is the point that is important to us: These three areas are on equal footing. None is better than the others; they simply have different goals.

If the Academy becomes too much—whether in terms of time, physical demands, or pressure—that’s no reason to quit. That’s the right moment to switch to a dance school and continue dancing there without exams or stage performances. That’s not a step backward, and it’s not a failure. It’s a decision to choose the path that’s a better fit for you right now.

And the same goes the other way around: Anyone who realizes at the dance school that they want more can make the move to the Academy.

Just reach out to us. We'll give you honest advice on which area best suits your goals and your daily life.

Born 2 Dance is getting bigger and bigger. More dancers are joining us, more classes are being held throughout the week, there are more parents and guests in the building, and more things are happening at the same time.

We are incredibly proud of this growth. At the same time, however, this growth also means that we can no longer continue as if only a small group were using the building.

When hundreds of people share the same studios, locker rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, and common areas, each person has a responsibility toward the person next to them.

Lately, we've noticed that some of our basic house rules are being ignored more and more often. Clothes and shoes are left lying around, locker rooms are sometimes left messy, trash isn't always put where it belongs, and personal belongings are left all over the Academy.

This happens to children—but, unfortunately, it happens just as much to adults.

We ask everyone to keep this in mind: Our cleaning team and staff cannot constantly be picking up the personal belongings of dancers and parents. Please take home whatever you bring to B2D.

The locker rooms are for everyone. Imagine arriving at your class and finding clothes, shoes, water bottles, and other people's belongings scattered all over the place. That's unpleasant and just isn't fair to the next person.

Leave B2D just as you'd like to find it. 💜

Access to our studios is through our security gate, and the gate won't open until you've checked in. This applies to every single visit, for both children and adults.

There are two ways to check in:

• With your B2D card. Hold the QR code on your card up to the scanner at the terminal.
• With the B2D app. The app displays the exact same QR code as your physical card. Just hold your phone up to the scanner.

If you've forgotten both, you can also check in at the terminal using your customer number or your name—but the QR code is by far the fastest way, especially when several classes start at the same time.

Please check in before every single class, not just on your first visit of the week. There are two reasons for this: Checking in records your attendance—which is important for your leaderboard ranking and your exams—and the system also verifies that you are enrolled in and eligible for that specific class.

This explicitly applies to all Black Card and Purple Card holders as well. Even with a flat-rate pass, you must check in for each class individually. The card tells us that you’re generally allowed to participate—the check-in tells us which class you’re actually attending today.

A quick request for parents: Please make sure your children know how to check in on their own. Children who can do this on their own get through the turnstile in seconds, and the line at the entrance stays short.

If you've just started or are new to the Black Card or Purple Card, here's what to do : Take your time and explore. Check out different classes, figure out which styles and groups suit you best, and take as much time as you need to do so.

Once you know which classes you'd like to take regularly, please sign up for them at the Edona front desk. It will take you just two minutes and offers two benefits:

• We can reliably plan our courses, classroom sizes, and instructor schedules.
• From then on, you can check in yourself at the turnstile because the system knows which classes you're registered for. If you don't have any classes saved, self-check-in won't work, and you'll have to go to the front desk every time.

Of course, the scheduled classes aren't set in stone. If something changes or you're interested in a different style, just let the front desk know.

We need to be precise here, because there’s been a lot of confusion about this lately. We currently have two different QR codes, and each serves a specific purpose.

The standard QR code —that is, the one on your B2D membership card and the same code in the B2D app. You use this to check in for regular classes. Always. For every class.

The Entry QR Code —a separate code that we’ll send you when you book a room or schedule a private lesson. With this code, you can access the facility outside of our regular operating hours —for example, on Saturdays, Sundays, or in the mornings when no regular classes are in session.

In short: For regular classes, always use your membership card or the app; for room reservations and private lessons, use the access code we sent you. Please be sure to follow these guidelines consistently—that way, both systems will work reliably.

We realize that having two codes can be confusing. We are already working on a technical solution that will combine the two, and we expect it to be ready by the end of October. Until then, we ask for your patience.

If you have any questions about the codes, just ask Max.

Many of our members have been using it every day for quite some time—but not everyone knows it exists. So here’s a brief introduction.

The B2D app is a web app. You won't find it in the App Store or the Google Play Store, and you don't need to download anything. Just open it in your browser. You'll receive your login credentials by email as soon as your contract is set up. Our tip: Open the app once and add it to your home screen—from then on, it will work just like a regular app.

What you can do in the app:

• Show your QR code to check in and open the pedestrian gate
• View the class schedule, including last-minute changes
• Book Classes, Trial Sessions, Workshops, and Private Lessons
• Book a studio for independent practice
• View and download your invoices
• Manage Your Personal and Payment Information
• Receive our push notifications, for example, when a class has to be canceled
• Track Your B2D Leaderboard Ranking

If you haven't received your login information or can't find it anymore, please contact the front desk—we'll take care of it for you.

Our own parking lot right in front of the Academy is the first place to try—but during peak hours, it’s simply full.

If you can't find a spot here, please use one of our two alternate parking lots:

• The parking lot at the Köhl company
• The parking lot across the street from HTH

Please don't park along the street. The city enforcement office patrols the area regularly, and getting a parking ticket is a pretty annoying way to start a dance class.

If you plan on spending an extra two or three minutes parking, you'll arrive much more relaxed—for you, for your child, and for the class that's about to start.

Born 2 Dance operates on a monthly payment system, and it is precisely these payments that keep the academy running: our instructors, our front desk and cleaning staff, the studios, heating, equipment, and everything else that goes into each and every class.

We are currently seeing too many instances where a payment is collected and then reversed, while the member continues to attend classes. The service has already been provided—the instructor taught the class, the studio was open, the lights were on—and the costs don’t just disappear because the payment is reversed.

That is why we ask you: Please do not reverse legitimate B2D membership dues.

If something is really wrong—your bank made a mistake, an amount looks incorrect, or your situation has changed—please contact us. We’ll look into it and work with you to find a solution. That’s what we’re here for. A returned debit without any explanation just creates administrative work and leaves an outstanding balance on your account.

Going forward, we will take a more consistent approach to outstanding payments. If payments remain outstanding and we are unable to resolve the matter directly, B2D may refer the outstanding amount to an external collection agency in accordance with applicable contractual and legal procedures. We sincerely hope that this will rarely be necessary—talking with us is always the better option.

If you know there's an outstanding balance on your account, please don't ignore it. Talk to us.

We also want to address the topic of personal hygiene openly and respectfully.

Dancing is a physical activity. We move, we work out, and we sweat. Some of our dancers practice for several hours and go straight from one class to the next. Sweating while exercising is completely normal and nothing to be embarrassed about.

However, since we train together in closed studios, everyone must take responsibility for their own hygiene.

Please make sure you're clean when you come to practice, and use appropriate hygiene products like deodorant or roll-on. If you know you'll be at the Academy for several hours, bring a change of clothes so you can change in between sessions.

We recommend: a clean T-shirt or top, clean socks, a small towel, deodorant or roll-on, and enough workout clothes in your dance bag.

If you've just finished a very intense class and your clothes are completely soaked with sweat, changing into fresh clothes before the next class will make the atmosphere much more pleasant for everyone.

This applies equally to children, teenagers, and adults. Good hygiene isn't about appearance. It's about being considerate of the people around you.

A refreshed body. Fresh clothes. A fresh gym. 💜

As fall and winter approach, another important rule becomes particularly relevant.

Please do not walk through our studios wearing wet, muddy outdoor shoes or winter boots.

When you arrive at Born 2 Dance, please put on your clean indoor or dance shoes right away. Children should always have a separate pair of clean shoes in their dance bag—and the same goes for adults.

Mud, small stones, rainwater, and street dirt damage our floors and create unnecessary cleaning work. Wet floors can also be dangerous for dancers.

Dear Parents, please help us by checking to make sure your children have the right shoes with them before we leave.

Street shoes belong outside. Clean dance shoes belong at B2D.

We would also like to raise the standard of dance attire throughout the Academy.

How a dancer dresses for class is part of the training. Different dance styles have different movement qualities, technical requirements, and cultural contexts. Appropriate clothing helps dancers move correctly and allows the instructor to properly assess their body, posture, and technique.

If you're doing contemporary dance, dress like a contemporary dancer. Beautiful, flowing, and comfortable clothing highlights the style and gives you freedom of movement.

If you're taking Latin dance, come prepared for Latin dance. Your clothing and shoes should allow you to properly develop your body work, footwork, posture, and presentation.

If you're doing hip-hop, come dressed in appropriate hip-hop attire and clean shoes that are suitable for the class.

The same principle applies to ballet, high heels, dancehall, commercial dance, K-pop, African dance, jazz, and every other style we offer. And it applies to our adult students as well.

We don't want students to simply wear the same random outfit to every class, regardless of the current style. Learning how to present oneself appropriately for a specific dance style is also part of dance training.

If you're unsure about what's expected, talk to your teacher.

Dress for the class. Dress for the style. Come ready to dance.

Most of our house rules are simply about showing consideration for one another. Still, we want everyone to keep the most important thing in mind:

• Check in at the passenger gate before each course—using your card or the B2D app.
• Take your clothes, shoes, bottles, and personal belongings home with you.
• Keep the locker rooms and restrooms clean.
• No eating on the dance floors.
• Take off muddy or wet outdoor shoes right away.
• Wear clean shoes in the studios.
• Dress appropriately for your dance style.
• Please respect the staff and reception areas.
• Parents and guests should use the designated waiting areas.
• Do not enter classes or private lessons without permission.
• Do not move equipment or furniture without permission.
• Keep the noise level in hallways and waiting areas at a reasonable level.
• Please handle the Academy's mirrors, furniture, and equipment with care.
• Use our alternate parking lots when our own parking lot is full—never park on the street.
• Please arrive on time and leave the studio clean when you're finished.

If everyone does their small part, it will be much easier for all of us to maintain a wonderful Academy.

Born 2 Dance will be closed for regular group classes from October 5–16, 2026, due to the fall break.

Even when there are no regular classes, our B2D members can book empty studios for free during our opening hours from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to practice on their own—subject to availability and with advance booking.

Our Academy dancers should definitely take advantage of this opportunity.

November is exam month. Two weeks without regular classes don't have to mean two weeks without dancing. Come by, practice your choreographies, work on corrections, and get ready.

To gain access outside of our regular class hours, use the QR code for access that you receive with your booking confirmation—not the code on your membership card.

If you're using the studios on your own, please keep the music at a reasonable volume, be considerate of the neighboring rooms, use only the studio you've reserved, and leave everything clean.

October is the last full month of preparation before our exams begin.

Our children have worked extremely hard all year long. Now is the time to bring it all together.

Go over your choreography one more time. Work on timing, musicality, posture, coordination, technique, flexibility, expression, endurance, and the quality of your performance. And most importantly: Go over the corrections your teachers have given you time and time again.

Your teachers can teach you. They can correct you. They can motivate you and give you the tools you need.

But your teacher can't practice for you.

This part belongs to you.

We're also wrapping up October on a much more playful note!

Our B2D Halloween Dance Party will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in Studio 4 and is open to children and adults.

There will be music, dancing, games, billiards, and, of course, plenty of Halloween spirit.

• Children: 10 €
• B2D Kids members: 8 €
• Adults: 15 €
• B2D Adult Members: 10 €

And please—come in costume!

Halloween is so much more fun when everyone joins in. Whether it's spooky, glamorous, funny, crazy, or totally creative: Put some effort into it and be part of the fun.

For children, costumes should be designed so that they can move, dance, and play safely.

Registration is handled directly through Karabo Morake, not through the front desk. Please register in advance so we can prepare for the number of guests.

Our pool table is also available to our adult community.

The new price is €12 for 60 minutes; use is restricted to adults 18 years of age and older.

The pool table is part of our mission to make Born 2 Dance more than just a place where people drop by briefly, take a class, and leave right away. We want our adult members to have a place where they can relax, chat, and spend time together.

Please treat the equipment with care. Do not sit on the pool table, and do not place drinks on the playing surface.

Even before the Halloween party gets underway, October 31 is already a full day of production at B2D.

Our podcast recording will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with about five minutes per person. The participants will be Veronika, Sophia, Lina, Emily Heck, and Emily Heck's mom.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we’ll continue with our YouTube shoot, featuring, among other things, “Lady Gaga 1,” “Lady Gaga 2,” “End of Time” by Beyoncé, and our dancehall battle for Levels 10, 11, and 12.

November is one of the most important months on our Academy calendar.

Exams aren't just about whether someone can memorize a choreography. We look at the dancer as a whole: technique, musicality, memory, performance, discipline, consistency, progress, and preparation throughout the year.

These exams take place on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Studio 5.

November 6: African Dance – African Choreography & African Show Dance.

November 13: Commercial Hip Hop & Hip-Hop Mix. Level 9 will be tested on "Lady Gaga," "Loose Control," "Level Up," "Rude Boy," and "Low." Level 10 will be tested on "Abracadabra," "Lady Gaga," "Loose Control," "Level Up," "Rude Boy," and "Low."

November 20: Level 10 Reggaeton & Dancehall – Dancehall YouTube Choreography and Reggaeton Choreography.

November 27: Level 9 & Level 10 Leaderboard Rankings for 2026; the average is calculated as 100%.

December 4: Feedback.

These exams take place on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Studio 5.

November 6: African Dance – Top 3, including African Choreography and African Show Dance.

November 13: Commercial Hip-Hop Mix – Top 3, including "Abracadabra," "Run the World," "End of Time," and Lady Gaga/Beyoncé.

November 20: Reggaeton & Dancehall – Top 3, including Dancehall YouTube choreography and Reggaeton choreography.

November 27: I Am Extravaganza Show – Top 3.

December 4: Shuffle & Vogue – Top 3, including shuffle choreography, impromptu vogue, and feedback.

Not every exam has been assigned its own date on the schedule.

All other Academy exams not specifically listed will take place during regular class time in November.

This includes the corresponding evaluations in breakdancing, contemporary dance, ballet, hip-hop, dancehall, and other Academy courses.

Parents should therefore make sure that their children attend class regularly in November.

Please don't assume that your child doesn't have an exam just because their class isn't listed separately in the schedule.

November as a whole is exam month.

We also need to be fair to the children who work extremely hard.

Imagine this: A child comes regularly, practices on their own, uses the school breaks to practice, listens carefully to corrections, and puts in a lot of extra effort.

Another child attends class irregularly, practices rarely, and doesn't put in the same effort.

If we automatically let both children move up just so that no one will be disappointed—what kind of lesson are we teaching them?

That's unfair to the hardworking child, unfair to the teacher, and ultimately unfair to the child who hasn't done enough yet.

"Academy Level" must mean something.

Anyone at Level 10 should embody the standards of Level 10. Anyone at Level 11 should embody Level 11. Anyone at Level 12 should embody Level 12.

The number should represent the dancer—not just how long someone has been with B2D.

All parents want their child to succeed. That's completely understandable.

But supporting children doesn't mean shielding them from every disappointment.

Sometimes one of the most valuable lessons parents can teach their child is: “You didn’t succeed this time. Let’s figure out what you need to improve, work harder, and try again.”

That is why we strongly advise parents against canceling their child's membership immediately just because the child is supposed to repeat a level or move back a level.

And if the Academy’s focus on performance is really too much for your child right now, they can switch to our dance school program at any time—there, they can continue dancing without exams or stage performances. In almost every case, that’s a better solution than quitting.

If the response to every setback is to give up, then the lesson is: “When things get tough, I give up.”

That's not what dancing is supposed to convey.

We want our dancers to learn resilience.

Sometimes you move on right away. Sometimes it takes another year. Sometimes someone else progresses faster. Sometimes you work extremely hard and still need more time. And sometimes you have to be honest with yourself and admit that you could have worked harder.

Then you come back. You train. You listen. You practice. You get better. And you earn the right to take the next step.

Parents and teachers should work together, not against each other.

And most importantly: A child’s Academy Level never determines their worth as a person or their importance to our B2D family.

Our next production day is November 1.

The podcast runs from 10:00 to 11:00, featuring a special guest who will be announced separately.

The YouTube shoot will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring, among others, African Jazz Contemporary, Contemporary Group B with Didi, Contemporary Group C with Giorgio, and two performances with DJ Ciano.

Our last scheduled podcast and YouTube production day in 2026 is December 5.

The podcast runs from 10:00 to 11:00, featuring Sandra, Zlata, Martha, Hannah, Dominika, Danylo, and Alona Mama.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we'll be practicing our Latin routines—cha-cha, samba, paso doble, jive, and rumba—as well as Freestyle Choreography 1.

Our final exam period takes place right before the December shows.

The Latin Show Dance exam for the Advanced Group will take place on December 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

On December 4, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., we will wrap up "Ich bin Eleganza," "Amapiano Dance," the Contemporary Fusion Shows for Levels 9–12, and the final feedback session.

After that, all our attention turns to the stage.

Tickets for our December productions will be available starting October 6, 2026.

Please get your tickets as early as possible, as capacity is limited.

This is especially important for anyone who wants VIP seats. Our new venue has a limited VIP area, and once those seats are gone, we cannot guarantee any additional VIP seats.

After a whole day of elegance and extravagance, the party continues.

Our B2D After Party starts on December 12 at 9:30 p.m.

After a whole year of rehearsals, exams, corrections, run-throughs, productions, and performances, it's finally time to celebrate together.

Children: 155 €
Adults: 185 €

We realize that these are premium prices. Please keep in mind: The suits are custom-made, extensively branded, and shipped internationally.

We wanted something durable that our dancers could use for a long time—instead of just going with the cheapest option available.

The tracksuits are also intended to become part of our B2D uniform and identity, especially when our dancers represent the Academy at shows, performances, competitions, workshops, YouTube productions, group performances, and special events.

One team. One look. One B2D. 💜

The merchandise will be available through our Bling Bling Shop.

Anyone interested in a tracksuit can sign up directly at Karabo Morake's office by providing their name and placing a pre-order.

Because the first shipment is limited, not everyone will automatically receive a suit right away. Once the first batch is sold out, the next larger shipment is expected around March/April 2027.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you're interested so we can better plan for sizes and quantities.

As Born 2 Dance continues to grow, our administrative processes must keep pace. Starting in 2027, two things will change for new customers.

Trial classes cost €8 for children and €12 for adults. A trial class is still the easiest way to find out if a style and a group are a good fit—and you can still book one online at courses.born2dance4ever.de or at the front desk.

New contracts include a one-time registration fee of €4 per person—€4 for a child and €4 for an adult. The fee covers the setup of membership, the customer account, the B2D card, and app access.

Existing B2D members are not affected by this. If you are already a registered Born 2 Dance member, you do not have to pay the registration fee for new customers just because a new year is beginning. This applies exclusively to new customers starting in 2027.

Most of our regular course prices will remain unchanged in 2027.

Currently, price adjustments are planned for only three courses:

• High Heels
• K-pop
• Breakdancing

All other regular course prices remain the same.

Please continue to visit our official website for the exact, updated prices and more information on new classes, schedules, private lessons, packages, workshops, and developments for 2027.