Phoenix

• Company-Style Training
• Public Performances
• International Faculty
• Two or Three Weeks

Built around a company-style framework, the programme combines daily technique classes, coached repertoire, structured rehearsals and reflective guidance. Participants gain first-hand experience of professional working rhythms while developing technical clarity, artistic responsibility and consistent training habits.

Rather than a stand-alone workshop, Phoenix is designed as a focused educational phase that helps dancers make informed decisions about their next steps in training and artistic development.

Provisional dates: 12–31 July 2027 | Two or Three Weeks

The dates and programme details currently shown are provisional. Confirmed dates, course fees and essential participation information are expected to be published in mid-November 2026.

This programme is intended for dancers who:

• Have a minimum of three years of training in ballet and/or contemporary dance, or equivalent experience.
• Are accustomed to regular technical training and rehearsal practice.
• Are motivated to learn within an intensive and structured environment.
• Are considering dance as a serious artistic, educational or professional pathway.

International applicants are warmly welcome.

Participants under the age of 18 must provide written consent from a legal guardian.

Entry Requirements

• Age: generally 13 years and above.
• Training Background: applicants should have a minimum of three years of previous dance training or equivalent experience.
• Admission: Phoenix follows an education-led admission process. Applications are reviewed to ensure that the programme is appropriate for each participant’s current level, experience and learning needs.
• Dance Video: submission of a dance video is optional. If provided, it is used solely for teaching reference and class planning, rather than for competitive selection.
• Consent: written consent from a legal guardian is required for all participants under the age of 18.

Programme Period

Phoenix 2027 is offered in two course options:

• Three-Week Course: 12–31 July 2027 (provisional)
• Two-Week Course: 18–31 July 2027 (provisional)

Daily Training Rhythm

A detailed final timetable is usually confirmed closer to the start of the programme.

For planning purposes, Phoenix follows an intensive, company-style daily rhythm from morning through late afternoon. On regular training days, classes and rehearsals generally take place between 09:00 and 18:00, depending on the day, rehearsal requirements and programme planning.

During the final rehearsal and performance period, participants may occasionally be required to remain at the venue until later in the evening.

Planned Free Days (provisional)

• Saturday, 17 July 2027
• Saturday, 24 July 2027

Please note that Sundays are generally scheduled as training and rehearsal days.

Timetables, faculty assignments and studio allocations may be adjusted where necessary for pedagogical, artistic, safety or operational reasons.

Training and Rehearsal Venues

Daily classes and rehearsals take place primarily at Probehaus Salzburg (Gewerbehofstrasse 7/9a, 5023 Salzburg, Austria), a professional rehearsal facility used by Salzburg’s dance and performing arts community.

Final stage rehearsals and performances are currently planned to take place at Odeïon Salzburg.

Participants are required to comply with the house rules and staff instructions of all venues used during the programme.

Culminating Performance

The programme culminates in the public SADA Dance Gala Spotlight 2027, provisionally scheduled for Friday, 30 July and Saturday, 31 July 2027 at Odeïon Salzburg, Waldorfstrasse 13, 5023 Salzburg, Austria.

The performance dates and venue remain subject to final confirmation.

Participation in the Dance Gala is an integral and mandatory component of both course options.

Programme Structure

Phoenix – Summer Dance Intensive 2027 is offered in two formats:

• Three-Week Course: 12–31 July 2027 (provisional)
• Two-Week Course: 18–31 July 2027 (provisional)

Both course options follow the same educational philosophy, artistic standards and company-style training framework.

Training Content

Phoenix 2027 may include:

• Classical ballet technique, with Vaganova and Cuban influences
• Contemporary dance and modern-based movement practice
• Character dance as a specialised style module
• Musical-theatre based performance work
• Classical repertoire, selected ballet excerpts and ensemble repertoire
• Individual coaching for selected solo and variation material
• Full-cast rehearsal work
• Somatic practice, dance science, warm-up and cool-down guidance
• Rehearsal, stage readiness and performance preparation

Participants may be divided into groups according to age, level, technical readiness and learning needs. Some classes and rehearsals may take place in parallel groups, while full-cast repertoire and stage preparation bring the cohort together.

Character Dance

A specialised Character Dance module is planned as part of Phoenix 2027. The module introduces rhythm, coordination, musicality, stylistic awareness and performance qualities associated with theatrical and classical dance traditions.

Character Dance classes and repertoire may be assigned according to participants’ level, technical readiness, learning needs and the overall programme structure. Selected material may contribute to the final performance where artistically and practically appropriate.

Musical-Theatre Based Performance Work

Phoenix 2027 may include musical-theatre based performance work, providing participants with opportunities to develop rhythm, expression, coordination, ensemble awareness and stage presence through an accessible theatrical approach.

Phoenix 2027 is organised as a company-style training and performance programme. Alongside daily technique classes, participants work through a structured rehearsal process leading towards the SADA Dance Gala Spotlight 2027.

The programme may feature ensemble repertoire, selected classical ballet excerpts, contemporary works, musical-theatre based performance work, Character Dance, and selected solo or variation coaching. Further choreographic contributions may come from SADA faculty and guest choreographers.

Classical ballet repertoire

Phoenix includes a period of classical ballet repertoire work each year. Past programmes have explored Swan Lake, La Bayadère and Paquita. Le Corsaire is planned for 2027, subject to final confirmation of the selected material and programme.

Peter Breuer’s Boléro

Peter Breuer’s Boléro is an annual part of Phoenix, alongside the classical repertoire chosen for each summer. Shared rehearsal and performance give dancers the opportunity to develop musicality, ensemble awareness and stage presence.

Individual allocation

Repertoire allocation is determined by the faculty according to each participant’s age, level, rehearsal progress, technical readiness, artistic suitability, safety and the overall needs of the production.

While every participant is expected to contribute actively to the rehearsal process and final performances, participation in specific repertoire, solos or variations cannot be guaranteed in advance.

Phoenix 2027 culminates in two public performances of the SADA Dance Gala Spotlight 2027.

The performances are provisionally scheduled for 30 and 31 July 2027 at Odeïon Salzburg, subject to final confirmation.

Presented under full theatrical and technical conditions, the final performances may include full-cast ensemble works, selected classical ballet excerpts, contemporary repertoire, musical-theatre based sections, Character Dance material, guest choreographic works and selected solo or variation presentations.

Participation in the final performance process is an integral component of Phoenix 2027. Final repertoire, casting, solo or variation presentations and individual stage assignments are determined by the faculty according to artistic, pedagogical, technical, safety and organisational considerations.

Subject to faculty approval and rehearsal feasibility, selected participants may present solo or variation material. Such presentations are not guaranteed and depend on artistic readiness, rehearsal progress and the overall structure of the final programme.

Phoenix is an intensive training environment. Participants must be physically prepared for full participation and are expected to follow all health and safety instructions throughout the programme.

All participants are required to submit a Health Self-Declaration and proof of valid medical insurance covering their stay in Austria. A medical fitness-to-train certificate is required only where reasonably necessary, for example following a recent injury or where requested for safety reasons.

Participants under 18

For participants under 18, including those aged 16 or 17, SADA requires a parent or legal guardian to approve the travel or living arrangements and agree support suited to the dancer’s age and needs.

SADA supervises its official programme activities at the times and locations communicated by the academy. Families arrange care, journeys and collection outside those activities. Our legal duties of care remain unaffected.

SADA’s Phoenix requirement: for dancers under 16 on the course start date, a parent or legal guardian must arrange a responsible adult aged 18 or above in Salzburg to supervise outside programme hours. This course requirement is separate from the rules that apply to the chosen accommodation.

Participants and their families arrange and pay for travel, accommodation and meals independently. SADA does not provide boarding or round-the-clock care.

For a short visit, check the accommodation provider’s minimum age, guardian-consent and accompanying-adult requirements before booking.

Short visits and accommodation for under-18s

Wait for confirmed programme dates and participation before making non-refundable bookings. You do not need to book accommodation to submit a preliminary application.

For families unfamiliar with the city, we recommend choosing accommodation with convenient public transport connections to Probehaus Salzburg. Areas around Salzburg Gnigl, Salzburg Sam and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, as well as locations served by the S3 line or O-Bus routes 4, 10 and 23, generally provide convenient access to the training venue.

Accommodation options and practical resources

Book and pay directly with your chosen provider. Listed resources are for information, not endorsements; SADA does not act as an accommodation intermediary or guarantee availability, prices, standards or rooms with other participants.

Discuss your family’s arrangements with us

Course fees and payment arrangements are being finalised and are expected to be published in mid-November 2026.

Preliminary applications may be submitted without payment and create no payment obligation. Full fees and participation terms will be provided before applicants decide whether to proceed with enrolment.