Programme Structure

Phoenix – Summer Dance Intensive 2026 is offered in two formats:

Three-Week Course: 13 July – 1 August 2026
Two-Week Course: 20 July – 1 August 2026

Both options follow the same artistic standards and are integrated into the same programme framework.

Training Content

Phoenix 2026 may include:

Classical ballet technique, with Vaganova and Cuban influences
Contemporary dance and modern-based movement practice
Character dance as a specialised style module (available only to participants enrolled in the three-week course)
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 2026 for participants enrolled in the three-week course. This module introduces participants to rhythm, coordination, stylistic detail, musicality and performance qualities connected to theatrical and classical dance traditions.

Participants may be divided into groups according to level and learning needs. Character Dance material may contribute to the final presentation where artistically and practically appropriate.

Musical-Theatre Based Performance Work

Phoenix 2026 may include musical-theatre based performance work, offering participants the opportunity to explore rhythm, expression, coordination, ensemble awareness and stage presence in a more accessible theatrical format.

This element supports the integration of dancers of different ages and levels into a shared performance process.

Programme and Repertoire Approach

Phoenix 2026 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 2026’.

The programme may include ensemble repertoire, selected classical ballet excerpts, contemporary material, musical-theatre based performance work, character dance and selected solo or variation coaching.

Planned repertoire elements may include a full-cast ensemble work based on Peter Breuer’s Bolero, selected classical ballet excerpts such as Paquita, contemporary works, musical-theatre based sections, character dance material, and further choreographic contributions by SADA faculty and guest choreographers.

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

Not every participant will take part in every piece, and individual solos, variations or specific repertoire assignments cannot be guaranteed in advance. However, all participants are expected to engage actively in the training and rehearsal process and to contribute to the final performance according to their level and assigned role.

Performance and Programme Completion

The programme culminates in two formal public performances at Odeïon Salzburg on 31 July and 1 August 2026.

Staged under full technical conditions, the final gala may include a combination of full-cast ensemble work, selected classical ballet excerpts, contemporary material, musical-theatre based sections, character dance material, guest choreographic work, and selected solo or variation presentations.

Participation in the final performance process is an integral part of Phoenix 2026. 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 scheduling feasibility, selected participants may present solo or variation material. This may include coached classical variations, contemporary solos, self-created material or externally choreographed works. Such presentations are not guaranteed and depend on readiness, rehearsal progress and the overall structure of the final programme.

Health and Safety

Phoenix is an intensive training environment. Participants must be in a condition suitable for full participation and must follow all safety instructions.

All participants are required to submit a Health Self-Declaration and proof of valid medical insurance usable in Austria. A medical fitness-to-train certificate is required only where necessary (for example, in case of a recent injury or where reasonably required for safety).

Minor Participants

Participants under 18 require legal guardian consent.

For participants under 16, appropriate adult supervision outside official programme hours must be arranged by the legal guardian.

Accommodation

Please note that Phoenix 2026 does not include organised accommodation. Participants and their families are responsible for arranging and booking their own lodging in Salzburg.

For families who are unfamiliar with the city, it is often practical to prioritise accommodation with convenient public transport access to the training venue at Probehaus Salzburg. In particular, areas near Salzburg Gnigl / Salzburg Sam, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, or along the S3 line and the O-Bus 10, 23, or 4 routes may be worth considering, depending on budget and room type preferences. The venue is accessible from nearby stops including Salzburg Sam S-Bahn, Gewerbehofstraße, Siedlerstraße, and Bachstraße.

For convenience, families may wish to explore the following self-booking accommodation types and examples:

Budget hostels near the city centre / main station:

YoHo – International Youth Hostel:
https://www.yoho.at
a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof:
https://www.aohostels.com/en/salzburg/

Student residences / seasonal accommodation providers:
During the summer (July – September), several modern student dormitories in Salzburg open for short-term rentals. These are often the most practical and cost-effective options for participants.

Salzburger Studentenwerk (e.g., Campus Urstein, Matador Kuchl):
https://studentenheim.at
OeAD Student Housing (Short-term summer apartments):
https://www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/accommodation/Salzburg/

Hostels & Guesthouses:

All accommodation arrangements are made directly between participants and the accommodation providers. Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts / Dance Vision Salzburg does not act as an accommodation intermediary and cannot guarantee availability, pricing, room category, or placement with other participants.

For further assistance or specific queries, please contact us at info@dance.vision.

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