The Palucca University of Dance Dresden, Germany's only independent university for dance, offers an interdisciplinary education in the degree programmes Bachelor Dance, Master Dance Teacher (full-time study or part-time study) as well as Master Choreography. In addition, there is the possibility of a Artistic Master Class programme for the individual deepening of artistic abilities and skills in the areas of dance, choreography or dance pedagogy.

An international network of cooperation partners enables an active exchange of artistic staff worldwide and at the same time offers selected students the opportunity to gain numerous stage experiences, for example as part of the certified Apprentice programme. In addition to a boarding school, the Palucca University of Dance Dresden also has its own physiotherapy, a library and an archive.

The dance education at Palucca University of Dance Dresden can begin at the age of ten in a secondary school integrated into the university, which includes a comprehensive school education with a secondary school diploma. Interdisciplinarity, working in partnership and life long learning are important starting points for the complete dance education. The curriculum is based on the three pillars of Ballet, Contemporary/Modern Dance and Improvisation. The aim is to find a common approach that breaks down the barriers between these different techniques. Throughout the whole study, the three pillars will be further developed, supported by a broad selection of supplementary subjects. The combination of theory and practice enables the students to develop into independent, creative thinking people who contribute themselves creatively to various professional situations and creative processes.