A City as a Collaborator: Politics, Culture, Business – and Brands United by a Shared Objective
Berlin, December 5, 2025 — The HipHop Ball 2025 was not a gala. It was a rare convergence of culture, politics, business, and bold communication. A project that arrived in Berlin for the first time after its success in Vienna — entering a city famed for its sharp criticism, a market saturated with daily events, […]
HipHop Invades the Ballroom: Berlin’s City Hall Hosts a Groundbreaking HipHop Ball
In the vaulted halls of Berlin’s historic Red City Hall (Rotes Rathaus) – a setting more accustomed to state receptions and classical concerts – hundreds of guests swayed in evening gowns and tuxedos paired with sneakers. It was an unprecedented sight: the first-ever HipHop Ball, presented by Uber in Germany, a bold fusion of high […]
Counting down the weeks: HipHop Ball Berlin, presented by Uber – full line-up announced
Berlin, 23 of October, 2025 – For the very first time, a ball of a special kind is coming to the German capital: The HipHop Ball, founded in Vienna, celebrates its Berlin premiere on November 15, 2025, at the Rotes Rathaus – uniting two worlds that seem opposed: HipHop & Viennese Classical Tradition. What may […]
Locksmith
Locksmith is an American rapper and producer from California who creates lyrically and technically sophisticated hiphop music. He first gained recognition as a battle rapper and appeared in the finals of the MTV Freestyle Battle Championship in 2003. With his duo The Frontline, he contributed to the Bay Area “New Bay” movement before launching a […]
Xenia Hohmann
Xenia is a versatile dancer from Berlin who completed her training in programs such as the Advanced Dance Program Berlin and the KOTY Company Training. In 2025, she further deepened her artistic and dance skills through mentoring with Alex Schöndorf. Since then, she has performed on numerous stages and participated in high-profile projects, including live […]
Sebastian Hörmann
Sebastian, better known as Sebi, is a versatile dancer and choreographer, distinguished by his wide range of dance styles, from Urban Dance and Commercial to Contemporary, Jazz and Latin Dance. His career has taken him to some of Germany’s biggest stages and television productions, including performances with Helene Fischer on “Wetten, dass..?”, as well as […]
Nils Feiler
Nils is a professional dancer and choreographer with extensive experience in performance, teaching and artistic creation. His work is characterized by creativity, energy, and a strong focus on precision and expressiveness. After completing his ADTV dance teacher training in 2018, he gained valuable teaching experience and has been leading his own dance classes and workshops […]
Luisa Neumeier
As a HipHop dancer and choreographer, Lissi inspires with her open and engaging personality. She places great importance on creating an atmosphere in her classes where fun, expression, and personal growth come first. Her dance education began in 2017, followed by several years as a trainer for kids, teens, and adults at Movin Tanz + […]
Kimey Lechermann
Kimey is a Berlin-based dancer, choreographer, and creative director of numerous projects that combine art, education, and social responsibility. As head instructor and location manager at the Flying Steps Academy in Berlin-Kreuzberg, she inspires children, teenagers, and adults with her passion for HipHop and Commercial dance. Her professional journey began in 2010, and since then […]
Theresa Lambrecht
Theresa Lambrecht, artist, designer, and entrepreneur from Berlin, is curating this year’s Graffiti Vernissage at the HipHop Ball. The historic coat of arms hall of the Red City Hall will become a stage for urban art. Born in Berlin-Köpenick, she studied painting in Graz and communication design in Berlin. Theresa Lambrecht works as an art […]