Where: The Netherlands
When: Video audition
Deadline for applications: September 30th 2024
DiA is a private center for dance-, art education and performance training. DiA educates and prepares students to enter the professional dance world. The program gives dancers the undivided attention of a respected teacher and industry professional whose sole aim is to have them reach their highest potential.
At DiA we offer daily technique classes (emphasis on ballet and contemporary techniques), training in various art disciplines, experience in integrating art disciplines with dance, and regular performance opportunities.
You will receive training from teachers that are highly experienced arts professionals. Members of our regular staff and our guest teachers/choreographers have danced and worked with many leading professional dance companies including; Nederlands Dans Theater, Introdans, Het Nationale Ballet, Club Guy & Roni, Krisztina de Châtel, Isabelle Beernaert, Conny Janssen Danst, ISH Dance Collective and Danstheater Aya.
DiA’s dancers have the opportunity to refine their technique and improve dance performance capabilities necessary to further themselves in their dance careers. With an emphasis on personal attention and development, the program provides dancers with a better understanding of one’s own creativity and artistry.
Qualification: DiA Certificate
Duration: 3 years (full-time)
Months: September – June
Monday – Friday (sometimes Saturday): 35 hours per week
DURATION: 3 year course ( 2 year training course + 1 year DiA Junior Company).
Scholarships are available.
A small sample of dance companies our graduates have joined: Club Guy and Roni, NL | Finnish National Ballet, Finland | Mystic Ballet II & Mystic Ballet Connecticut, USA | Ann Van den Broek, Belgium | Dantzaz, Spain | Gross Dance Company, NL | Itzik Galili, Dutch National Opera & Ballet, NL | Herman van Veen, NL | Isabelle Beernaert, Belgium | Anastasia, NL | TanzMainz, Germany.
How to apply:
Please send us the application form and the requested documents:
– 2 minute solo
– motivation letter
Direct entry DiA Junior Company:
Please send us the application form and the following documents:
→ Video: 2 minute solo (contemporary or ballet) (youtube or Vimeo Link)
→ Video: 1 minute improvisation
→ CV
→ Motivation letter
Make sure you have read the information on our website.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Costs for participants: 20, – audition fee
Contact details:
Dance in Art, Haarlemmerstraatweg 79, 1165 MK, Halfweg (between Haarlem & Amsterdam) The Netherlands