Welcome to the Pina Bausch Centre under construction!
„You know, I've worked half my life to create a place for dance in Wuppertal. It would be a real shame if I were to leave and dance would disappear from Wuppertal again.“ Pina Bausch
The Pina Bausch Centre is emerging as an international hub for dance and performance, art and exchange, tradition and innovation. The historic Wuppertal Schauspielhaus, a listed building, will be seamlessly connected to a flexible new structure, forming a dynamic whole. This project presents a rare opportunity to create and develop an interdisciplinary arts and cultural institution for the 21st century. The first prize in the international architecture competition was awarded to Diller Scofidio + Renfro, one of the world’s leading architectural firms, based in New York.
Until its official opening, the Pina Bausch Centre remains „under construction“ – both physically and conceptually. Through events and projects, it is actively engaging with local and international communities, fostering connections and shaping its future.
A Place for Everyone
„The Pina Bausch Centre is to become a space for everyone. World-class dance is thus combined with world-class architecture. Pina Bausch's work is unique for North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany.“ Minister of Culture Ina Brandes
The centre welcomes people of all generations, cultures, and backgrounds to experience and co-create art in all its forms. As a meeting place for dance, research, and society, it will serve as a source of inspiration for Wuppertal and the global cultural community. Here, tradition meets innovation—a living archive of Pina Bausch’s legacy and, at the same time, a laboratory for the art and culture of the future.
