Open Area Institute for Commercial Performance (OAICP)

The Open Area Institute for Commercial Performance offers a comprehensive two-year full-time training program for aspiring professional dancers. Starting in August 2026, the curriculum includes Commercial Hip Hop, Heels, Jazz Funk, Performance & Staging, and Street Jazz, complemented by Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz Technique, Improvisation & Freestyle, Music Theory, and Dance History. The program is designed for motivated dancers with foundational knowledge aiming for a professional career in commercial dance. Classes are held at Open Area Dance School, Hohenzollernring 71, 22763 Hamburg, Germany.

Cost: 555 – 750 € per month; total cost over 24 months: 13,320 – 18,000 €
Scholarships: Financial aid options include Schüler-BAföG (student financial assistance) and Bildungsgutschein (education voucher) from the Agentur für Arbeit. Individual consultation is available for these options.
Requirements: Applicants should have basic dance experience and a strong motivation to pursue a professional career in commercial dance. Specific prerequisites are not detailed on the website.
Language of instruction: German