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.
Summer Dance Intensive
Phoenix
Company-Style Training and Performance Programme
11–31 July 2027 | Two or Three Weeks
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 dance.
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.
Duration and Schedule
Programme Period
Phoenix 2027 is offered in two course options:
Three-Week Course: 11–31 July 2027
Two-Week Course: 18–31 July 2027
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.
Currently Scheduled Free Days
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.
Structure
Programme Structure
Phoenix – Summer Dance Intensive 2027 is offered in two formats:
Three-Week Course: 11–31 July 2027
Two-Week Course: 18–31 July 2027
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.
Programme and Repertoire 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.
Planned repertoire may include a full-cast ensemble work based on Peter Breuer’s Bolero, selected classical ballet excerpts such contemporary works, musical-theatre based sections, Character Dance material, and further choreographic contributions by SADA faculty and guest choreographers.
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.
Performance and Programme Completion
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.
Health and Safety
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.
Minor Participants
Participants under the age of 18 require written consent from a legal guardian.
For participants under the age of 16, appropriate adult supervision outside official programme hours must be arranged by the legal guardian.
Accommodation
Please note that Phoenix 2027 does not include organised accommodation. Participants and their families are responsible for arranging and booking their own accommodation in Salzburg.
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.
For practical guidance, suggested short-term accommodation options and useful booking resources, please see our Accommodation & Meals FAQ:
The FAQ also includes information on student residences, hostels, guesthouses, serviced accommodation and other housing resources in Salzburg.
All accommodation providers and resources listed by SADA are provided for general information and reference only and do not constitute recommendations or endorsements by Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts.
All accommodation enquiries, bookings, payments and contractual arrangements are made directly between participants or their families and the respective accommodation provider, landlord or booking platform. Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts (SADA) / Dance Vision Salzburg (DVS) does not act as an accommodation intermediary and cannot guarantee availability, prices, room categories, accommodation standards or placement with other participants.
For further assistance or specific enquiries, please contact us at:
TUITION
Tuition and Financial Information
3-Week Course (11–31 July 2027):
Fee to be confirmed2-Week Course (18–31 July 2027):
Fee to be confirmedApplication Fee:
€30 (non-refundable)
Application and Confirmation
The Application Fee must be paid before an application can be reviewed.
Participation is confirmed only after the full Course Fee has been received by the Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts.
Following acceptance, applicants will receive an invoice and further payment instructions by email.
For international bank transfers, applicants are advised to allow for possible bank charges. If a significant shortfall arises solely due to transfer-related charges, Dance Vision Salzburg (DVS) may contact the applicant regarding the outstanding balance or an alternative payment method.
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 participant submits an individual application using the same Group Name; and
confirm the final number of participants to enable timely invoicing.
How the Group Rate Works
Once all applications have been received and the minimum group size has been confirmed, discounted invoices will be issued.
If the final confirmed group consists of fewer than five participants, the Group Rate cannot be applied.
To avoid delays, the Group Coordinator should email the list of participant names to info@dance.vision once all applications have been submitted.
Access and Support
Phoenix is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
Each year, a limited number of targeted fee reductions may be offered to applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in advanced summer intensive training, including male-identifying dancers.
Any fee reduction applies to the Course Fee only.
Fee reductions are granted at the discretion of the Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts and are 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 submitting their application.
