A full-time vocational dance training framework designed for young dancers preparing for professional careers in dance.

The programme is structured to accommodate different training needs through a combination of pathway options and focus tracks, while maintaining a shared educational framework, common standards, and a cohesive cohort experience. Training emphasises technical development, rehearsal practice, artistic responsibility, and continuity, supporting dancers in the transition from advanced training towards professional practice.

All participants belong to the same programme cohort. Individual pathway and focus choices shape training emphasis, while shared modules, rehearsals, and academy activities ensure regular artistic exchange across the group.

Professional Programme

Dance Vision

Academic Year 2026–2027

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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Who This Is For

This programme is intended for dancers who:

Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional-level training
Have an established foundation in ballet, contemporary dance, or both
Are prepared for regular, structured training and rehearsal
Wish to develop within a professional training environment while shaping their individual artistic direction over time

Entry Requirements

Age: generally 15 years and above
Training Background: minimum of three years of consistent dance training
Admission: by audition (in person or via video)
Consent: participants under 18 require written consent from a legal guardian

Video Audition Requirements

Applicants who are unable to attend an in-person audition are required to submit a video audition as part of the application process.

The video audition is used to assess each applicant’s technical foundation, movement quality, artistic potential, and suitability for placement within the programme. It is not intended as a competition, but as a basis for understanding each applicant’s training background, strengths, and individual profile.

Please provide one video link (or one playlist link) in the application form. The total running time should normally not exceed 20 minutes.

Required Content

The audition material should reflect the applicant’s main training background and current strengths in ballet, contemporary, or both. Applicants who identify their preference as Balanced are encouraged to include material from both areas.

1. Technical Material (approximately 10–15 minutes total)

Please include material that best represents your current training background.

1.1. Applicants with a stronger ballet background may include short ballet class excerpts such as:

Barre: Plié, Battement Tendu, Battement Jeté, Fondu, Frappé, Adagio, Grand Battement
Centre: Adagio, pirouettes (both sides), petit allegro, grand allegro

1.2. Applicants with a stronger contemporary background may include:

Contemporary technique excerpts
Phrasework or movement sequences
Improvisation
Short solo material

1.3. Applicants with a more balanced profile may include a combination of ballet and contemporary material.

2. Artistic Section (1–3 minutes)

Please include one short section that demonstrates musicality, coordination, presence, and expressive range. This may be:

A contemporary or modern solo
Improvisation
Repertoire material
Another short excerpt that reflects your artistic profile

Optional Additional Material (1–3 minutes)

Applicants may include additional material relevant to their background and current level, such as:

Classical variation
Contemporary repertoire
Pointe work
Men’s technique
Creative or choreographic work

Filming Guidelines

Studio or rehearsal space preferred
Camera placed at body height, showing the full body
Simple dancewear that clearly shows alignment
Professional recording is not required

Video Submission

Please provide a link to your video (for example, YouTube or Vimeo).

If the video is password-protected, please include the password in the application form.

Duration and Schedule

Programme Period September 2026 – August 2027

Academic Structure Training is aligned with the academic year and delivered as a continuous, week-by-week programme across the full period.

Weekly Schedule Weekly timetables are determined by each student’s selected pathway (Full-Year or Compact) and overall programme planning. Applicants may indicate a primary orientation — Ballet, Contemporary, or Balanced — as part of their individual profile. This helps inform placement, repertoire, coaching emphasis, and broader artistic development within the programme. Final schedules are confirmed following admission and individual placement.

Final Component The programme concludes with Phoenix – Summer Intensive 2027 (July–August 2027), which serves as the final training phase of the academic year.

Structure

Programme Structure

Dance Vision is structured around two complementary dimensions: Pathway, which defines the weekly training commitment, and Orientation, which helps identify the primary artistic profile of each dancer within the programme.

Together, these elements help shape an individual training profile within a unified educational framework.

Pathway Options (Weekly Training Commitment)

Full-Year Pathway (5 days per week)
Designed for dancers seeking a comprehensive, immersive training rhythm that closely reflects professional company life.

Approximately 11–15 training units per week
Ongoing ballet and contemporary training
Rehearsal practice, repertoire work, and creative modules
Intended for dancers aiming for maximum continuity and depth in their training

Compact Pathway (3 days per week)
Designed for dancers who require a more flexible weekly structure while maintaining professional-level training standards.

Approximately 6–9 training units per week
Core classes selected from the Full-Year curriculum
Emphasis on technical consistency, artistic development, and structured progression

Both pathways operate within the same pedagogical framework and uphold the same artistic and educational standards.

Orientation within the Programme

Alongside the chosen pathway, participants may indicate a primary orientation based on their current background, strengths, and training objectives. This helps support placement, artistic development, and longer-term planning within the programme.

Ballet Orientation

For dancers with a stronger emphasis on classical ballet training
May include pointe work and/or men’s technique
May support development in ballet repertoire and stylistic clarity

Contemporary Orientation

For dancers with a stronger emphasis on contemporary dance practice
May support development through technique, improvisation, movement research, and creative work
May include modern and contemporary repertoire

Balanced Orientation

For dancers seeking an integrated profile across ballet and contemporary training
Suitable for dancers who wish to maintain versatility and a broader technical base

Individual Training Profile

Each dancer’s pathway and stated orientation contribute to an individual training profile within the programme.

This structure supports:

Consistent educational and artistic standards
Cohort connection across the full programme
A cohesive, company-style learning experience
Space for individual development and longer-term artistic direction

While minimum training units are defined by the selected pathway, the programme is designed to support dancers who wish to engage at a higher intensity and take full advantage of the available training opportunities.