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ENGLISH SUMMARY
DIE ETAGE
Academy for the performing and fine arts since 1981
training and certification in the following professions:
* Stage acrobatics
* New ! Musical
* Dance
* Pantomime/Mime
* Acting
* Painting/Graphics/Stage design
DIE ETAGE has been officially (§ 9A PSchG ) recognized as an academy for the performing arts since 1986,
and it has been accepted as a trade school since 1987 under the Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BaföG).
The goal of the three year training and government certification program is - in combination with artistic talent - to produce professional stage artists.
The exams are in accordance with government exam regulations.
Beyond this, the ETAGE organizes evening courses, projects, and workshops in various areas of study that are accessible to anyone interested in participating.
On weekends, the ETAGE also offers theatre events produced by its students.
Currently, about 140 students are being trained by professionals in their chosen fields. The majority of the students come from other parts of Germany or outside of Germany.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Part of the philosophy of the ETAGE is that students in the performing arts take courses in and learn the foundations of other disciplines during their first semester (foundations semester).
After the first semester, the students focus and specialize in their chosen area of study. During the first stage of specialization, students learn the technical foundations. The students build upon this in the second stage of specialization (the fourth through sixth semesters), during which they develop their artistic means and individual manner of expression. The training is extended and expanded through courses in related topics or through theoretical courses.
Everyone who applies to study in one of the five disciplines must take an admission test. Specific information can be found under admission requirements
OPENING HOURS
ACADEMY monday to friday 09.00 to 21.00 h
saturday 10.00 to 13.00 h
OFFICE monday to friday 10.00 to 14.00 h
16.00 to 20.00 h
and saturday 10.00 to 13.00 h
DIRECTOR Nils-Zdenek Kühn
TELEPHONE 0049 30 / 691 20 95
FAX 0049 30 / 691 60 95
E-MAIL buero@dieetage.de
POSTAL ADDRESS DIE ETAGE
Ritterstr. 12-14
D-10969 BERLIN
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be accepted into one of the five departments, prospective students must be at least 16 years of age and have the equivalent of (or higher qualification level than) a "Hauptschulabschluß".
For those under 18 years of age, it is necessary to have parental approval. There is essentially no upper limit on age for prospective students. The age of the student must be individually considered in certain disciplines where the physical disposition is important.
Prospective applicants must take an admission test to evaluate their qualifications.
ADMISSION TEST
Every applicant must complete the admission test. This test evaluates the presence of a talent for artistic interpretation and portrayal. On the one hand, this test is important for the prospective student before investing money in an education (especially if success thereafter is seen, from the outset, to be doubtful). On the other hand, the test is important for the ETAGE in order to obtain the best applicants and to maintain its educational quality.
ADMISSION TEST FEE
€ 45,-. musical
€ 31.- others
Application for print or as pdf-file.
SEMESTER DATES
Semester starts on October 1st and April 1st
Schooling and training starts October 1st musical and acting
October 1st and April 1st. others
Summer vacation: 4 weeks - Christmas vacation: 2 weeks - Easter vacation: 2 weeks
Holidays according to national habit . The ETAGE is closed during the vacation periods
although this does not affect the fees.
INSURANCE
The ETAGE is insured against accidents occuring during course instruction,
but the students are responsible for their own health insurance.
EDUCATIONAL FEES
ETAGE is a non-profit organization, fees are charged in order to cover operating costs.
€ 335,- / monthly for acting students and
€ 320,- / monthly for students in other discipline
€ 440.- / 490 / 540.- / monthly graded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd year for musical-perfomers
! NEW : MUSICAL-PERFORMER !
MUSICAL SPECIAL € 295,- / monthly for students participating in our first year 2008 / 09
Reduced fee only for the first and second semester
Fees must be paid on or before the first of each month in advance.
A security deposit (one month's regular fee) is charged at the beginning of the student's education.
All fees are based on current rates and are not guaranteed.
GRANTS AND SUPPORT
Students may apply for educational grants since the ETAGE is recognized by the Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAföG).
ETAGE students receive student ID's that permit them (among other things) to receive discounts on public transport fees.
The parents and guardians of ETAGE students are qualified to receive "Kindergeld".
TRIAL-SEMESTER AND EXAMS
The exams of the ETAGE are in accordance with governmental regulations (Ausbildungsordnung 1989 von der Senatsverwaltung für Kulturelle Angelegenheiten). The first semester is also a "trial-semester," where short notice withdrawl from the program is possible, allowing both the academy and the student to evaluate whether the education is appropriate for both parties.
Exams are administered at the end of the first stage of education (second and third semesters). The exams determine the direction of further education of each student. The academy administers the final evaluation and certification of each student at the end of the program. Students obtain permission to take the exams only if they regularly attend classes.
After successfully completing the exams, a student obtains a certificate stating that s/he is a certified
* stage-acrobat
* musical-performer
* dancer
* painter/stage designer
* pantomime/mime or
* actor
CURRENT EXAM DATES
The admission test is usually administered during a two week period that ends about six weeks before the start of a semester. When necessary, it is possible to make an appointment closer to the start of the semester. Please note that the fee for the admission test is € 31.-. Please call the office to find out about the current exams dates, we will be happy to give you more information and to make an appointment for an admission test.
The exact dates for the ADMISSION TEST will be published in our
"ETAGEN-TAG" - THE ETAGE-DAY
The ETAGE hosts an orientation event once a year. This open house day provides an introduction to the ETAGE courses for people interested in an artistic career. It is even for people who are interested in the work of the ETAGE.
The exact dates for the ETAGE-DAY will be published in our