Holiday workshop for children aged 7-12 years
Turtles – ancient wanderers between land and sea.
How old can a turtle get? Why are sea turtles endangered? Can we feel the wisdom of these "ancient wanderers" through dance?
In our week-long summer camp, we embark on a journey of discovery into the fascinating world of turtles. Using dance theatre, urban dance, and other creative methods, we explore questions such as:
- What role do turtles play in the balance of the oceans?
- How does one "dance" protection, patience, and longevity?
We explore topics such as species conservation, marine ecology, and the idea that the Earth also has rights. Using various dance styles – contemporary dance, mask theatre, urban dance, and hip hop – you will develop your own "turtle stories" and choreographies.
When the weather is good, we dance on the dike meadows by the Werdersee lake in direct contact with nature.
The most important information at a glance:
- For ages 7-12, no prior knowledge required
- July 6-11, 2026
- Monday-Friday: daily 10:00-17:00 (5.5 hr workshop + 90 min lunch break)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (final rehearsals + presentation at 3:00 PM)
- Final presentation with livestream: Sat, July 11th, 3:00 PM
- Location: Schwankhalle Bremen + Deichwiesen am Werdersee
- Free vegetarian lunch provided by the SOS Children's Village
- Artistic direction: Augusto Jaramillo Pineda and Sita Kotteck
Limited number of participants, registration required at
Please write "Dance Theatre Camp 2026" in the subject line.
For registration, we need the following information: Your child's full name and age, any allergies/food intolerances, or any special needs. Please provide us with a mobile phone number where we can reach you in case of emergency.
The holiday workshop is supported by ChanceTanz, a project of “Aktion Tanz – Bundesverband Tanz in Bildung und Gesellschaft e. V.” within the framework of the program “Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung” of the BMBFSFJ.
Organized by steptext dance project in cooperation with QUARTIER gGmbH and the SOS Children's Village Bremen.
