Structured within a company-style framework, the programme combines daily technique classes, coached repertoire, rehearsal processes and reflective guidance. Participants gain insight into professional working rhythms while developing technical clarity, artistic responsibility and continuity of practice.
Phoenix is not conceived as a short-term workshop, but as a focused educational phase that supports dancers in making informed decisions about their next steps in training and artistic development.
Summer Dance Intensive
Phoenix
Company-Style Training and Performance Programme | Two to Three Weeks, July–August 2026
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Who This Is For
This programme is intended for dancers who:
Have a minimum of three years of training in ballet and/or contemporary/modern dance.
Are accustomed to regular technical training and rehearsal practice.
Are motivated to engage in an intensive, structured learning environment.
Are considering dance as a serious long-term artistic or professional pathway.
International participants are 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: recommended minimum of three years of dance training.
Admission (education-led): admission is based on a review of application materials to confirm readiness for an intensive programme.
Dance video/audition footage is optional and, if submitted, is used for teaching reference rather than competitive selection.
Consent: legal guardian consent required for participants under 18.
Duration and Schedule
Programme Period
Phoenix 2026 is offered in two course options:
Three-Week Course: 13 July – 1 August 2026
Two-Week Course: 20 July – 1 August 2026
Daily Training Rhythm
Training follows an intensive, company-style schedule with structured classes and rehearsals running from morning through late afternoon (with breaks), designed to simulate professional working routines.
Please note that timetables, faculty and studio allocations may be adjusted for pedagogical, 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 the Salzburg dance and performing arts community.
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 SADA Dance Gala ‘Spotlight 2026’, held on Friday, 31 July and Saturday, 1 August 2026, at the theatre Odeïon Salzburg, Waldorfstrasse 13, 5023 Salzburg, Austria.
Participation in the Dance Gala is an integral and mandatory component of both course options.
Structure
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
Training includes:
Classical ballet technique (Vaganova and Cuban influenced).
Contemporary dance and modern techniques.
Repertoire and variation workshops.
Rehearsal and performance preparation.
Individual artistic coaching.
Performance practice and stage readiness.
Somatic Practice and Dance Science
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, these showcases feature a selection of ensemble and solo repertoire developed during the intensive.
Subject to faculty approval and scheduling feasibility, participants may also present self-created or externally choreographed solo works.
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.ata&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.atOeAD Student Housing (Short-term summer apartments):
https://www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/accommodation/Salzburg/
Hostels & Guesthouses:
Hostel Salzburg (City Centre):
https://www.hostelsalzburg.at/en/Stadtalm Naturfreundehaus (City Centre):
https://www.stadtalm.at/schlafen/Hostel Walserfeld (Near Salzburg):
https://wals.hostel-salzburg.at/Junges Hotel Salzburg – Eduard-Heinrich-Haus (Near Salzburg):
https://heinrichhaus.hostel-salzburg.at
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.
TUITION
Tuition and Financial Information
3-Week Course (13 July – 1 August 2026):
€9402-Week Course (20 July – 1 August 2026):
€690Application Fee:
€30 (non-refundable)
Application and Confirmation
The Application Fee must be paid before your application can be reviewed.
Participation is confirmed only once the full Course Fee has been received by the Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts.
Following acceptance, applicants will receive an invoice and further instructions by email.
Group Rate (5+ Dancers) — 10% (Year-Round)
Applications from groups are welcome.
Please note that selecting “Group-affiliated applicant” in the application form does not automatically activate the Group Rate.
The Group Rate is applied only after confirmation by SADA.
To qualify, a group must:
Consist of at least five dancers
Provide a Group Name and nominate a Group Coordinator (one contact person)
Ensure that each member submits an individual application using the same Group Name
Confirm the final number of participants to enable timely invoicing
How the Group Rate Works
Once all applications are received and the minimum number is confirmed, discounted invoices will be issued.
If the final confirmed number falls below five, the Group Rate cannot be applied.
To avoid delays, the Group Coordinator should email the list of participant names to info@dance.vision after all applications have been submitted.
Access and Support
Phoenix is committed to fostering a balanced and diverse learning environment.
Each year, a limited number of targeted fee reduction places may be offered to applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in advanced summer intensive training, including male-identifying dancers.
Any fee reduction applies solely to the Course Fee.
Availability is assessed at the discretion of the Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts, subject to programme capacity and overall cohort balance.
Applicants wishing to be considered may indicate their interest during the application process or contact us after submission.
All requests are treated confidentially.
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