Salzburg, Austria · An international dance academy
Dance, with direction.
Ballet and contemporary training in Salzburg, from young dancer foundations to professional preparation.
Explore Phoenix 2027Find your programme.
Ballet and contemporary dance are equally central to our training, from first foundations to professional preparation.
Dance Vision
Vocational dance trainingStructured ballet and contemporary training, developing technique and artistry for further study or professional dance.
Applications welcome from age 143 or 5 days a weekEnrolment by academic year
First Step
Ballet & contemporary dance for childrenBallet, contemporary dance and creative movement, building technique, musicality, coordination and confidence.
Ages 6 and above · no previous dance experience requiredAfternoon and evening groupsEnrolment by academic year
Phoenix
Summer dance intensiveA company-style summer intensive, connecting ballet and contemporary training with repertoire, rehearsals, performance and backstage collaboration.
Normally aged 14 and over on the first day of the selected programme.2 or 3 weeks
ChoreoCraft
Choreography & coachingDevelop a solo, prepare for an audition or performance, or create a piece for your group.
Individual assessment of your goals and experienceBy arrangement
Ballet
Build from musicality, balance and alignment to barre work, centre practice, turns, jumps and classical repertoire.
Contemporary dance
Develop weight transfer, floorwork and movement phrases, then put them into practice through improvisation, choreography and performance.
The practice behind the performance
The artist.
The whole person.
At SADA, professional stage experience meets thoughtful teaching. Regular practice, rehearsal and constructive feedback give dancers time to deepen their technique and artistic understanding, with care for the person behind the dancer.
Take the next step.
From Salzburg, the surrounding region or further afield, your starting point is the same: choose the programme that fits your experience and ambition.
Apply to your programme
