Bureau Ritter

Bureau Ritter is an international, non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the development of innovative cultural policy strategies and sustainable funding programs for the fields of dance, culture, and education. Founded by Madeline Ritter, the office represents a long-term and visionary approach to the promotion of art and culture.

• Funding Programs: Bureau Ritter leads and develops various funding programs, including the Dance Fund Heritage, the Dance Fund Partners, and the TANZPAKT City-Country-Federal program. These initiatives aim to strengthen and promote the dance scene in Germany and internationally[5].
• Cultural Policy Strategies: The office works closely with political actors, cultural institutions, and artists to develop innovative strategies for the promotion of dance and culture. An example of this is the INITIATIVE TANZ, which advocates for comprehensive support for dance in Germany[4].
• International Cooperations: Bureau Ritter is involved in numerous international projects, such as the project "Dance On, Pass On, Dream On," which collaborates with nine dance institutions from eight European countries to combat age discrimination in the dance sector[5].

• TANZPAKT City-Country-Federal: This program, which is significantly shaped and implemented by Bureau Ritter, promotes the dance scene in Germany through targeted federal funding. It includes focuses such as scholarship funding, sustainable impact and outreach promotion, and the strengthening of ballet, dance theater, and contemporary ensembles[4][5].
• INITIATIVE TANZ: This initiative aims to substantially strengthen dance funding in Germany. It includes the creation of spaces for dance, improving the social situation of dance creators, and promoting dance productions to reach a more diverse audience[4].
• Mentoring Programs and Further Education: Bureau Ritter offers mentoring programs and further education initiatives to support artists and cultural actors, particularly those with disabilities, and to advance their careers[4].

Bureau Ritter plays a central role in the German and international dance and cultural scene. Through their work, they strengthen cultural diversity, promote exchange between artists and institutions, and contribute to the sustainable development of the cultural sector. The organization has already initiated numerous successful projects and programs that support dance education, dance science, and dance journalism, and drive the digital transformation in the dance sector[4][5].

Through their committed and visionary work, Bureau Ritter has established itself as an important player in the promotion of art and culture and continuously advocates for the strengthening and sustainable development of the cultural landscape.

• 1 - https://www.bfw-ritter.de/bfw-ritter-unternehmen/
• 2 - https://ritter-projekte.de
• 3 - https://ifgroup.org/project/ritter-sport-schokozentrale
• 4 - https://bureau-ritter.de
• 5 - https://bureau-ritter.de/en/expertise/