About

Dancer behind the decks

Dopalin = dopamine + adrenaline. The two messengers your body releases when it dances. My job: get you there.

Why DJ Dopalin?

Three things that set me apart

Dancer's view

Thinking from the dancefloor

I know the dance floor from both sides — as a dancer and as a DJ. No jarring style breaks mid-dance. Transitions are intentional, not accidental.

Tech expert

Tech that just works

Systems administrator by trade. Mismatched setups, technical hiccups — not on my watch. My music library is catalogued in a data-driven way.

Tailored

Every set, your set

Every set is tailored to your event in advance — online song-request system included. During the event, there's room for wishes and the floor's energy.

The name says it all

Why "Dopalin"?

"Dopalin" is a portmanteau of dopamine and adrenaline — the two chemicals that give us what we love about dancing: a good mood, the urge to move, the feeling that the night should never end. My ambition: build every set so your guests feel exactly that.

How it all started

From dancing to the decks

I've been dancing for as long as I can remember — on disco floors and on Latin floors. That dancer's perspective is exactly what pushed me behind the decks. Too often I saw DJs play the same songs in nearly identical order — without a sense for flow or audience. That frustration brought me to the mixer myself. Today I know: a good gig is work — music selection, lighting, crowd reading, setup, organization. That's the standard I aim for.

In real life

Ulrich Emslander

Southern Germany, Ulm region and Bavarian Swabia. Tech expert by trade, with my own software for music analysis, song evaluation and lighting control — which feeds directly into DJ work.

Location

Southern Germany

Ulm region & Bavarian Swabia. Willing to travel for special events.

Day job

Tech expert

Own software for music analysis and lighting control. Technology is a tool, not a stumbling block.

Optional

Video DJ

On request, I add synchronized music videos on large screens.

Ready?

Let's talk about your event