Advance your dance career in Salzburg, Austria, with SADA’s year-long professional program offering advanced training in ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, somatic practices, dance science, and performance opportunities.
Where: Salzburg, Austria
When: September 2025 – August 2026
Deadline for applications: A limited number of places remain available.
Rolling admissions continue until the program reaches full capacity.
Elevate your dance career with Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts, Austria’s premier professional training program. Dance Vision 2025/2026 offers advanced training in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance, integrated with holistic somatic practices and dance science. The program culminates in the Phoenix 2026 Summer Dance Intensive and the Spotlight 2026 Dance Gala.
Choose from two full-year pathways:
● Full-Year Program (5 Days/Week)
● Compact Program (3 Days/Week)
Both tracks provide expert mentorship and professional stage experience.
Set in Salzburg’s vibrant cultural landscape, the program includes rigorous training in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance, combined with somatic practices such as Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, the GYROKINESIS® Method, and ChoreoSophrology. The curriculum integrates nutrition, mental health, biomechanics, and anatomy, supporting sustainable, comprehensive body-and-mind development.
Train under internationally acclaimed instructors versed in Vaganova and Cuban ballet methods and diverse contemporary styles.
Program Highlights:
● Advanced Ballet Training
Vaganova & Cuban methods, pointe work, men’s technique, and artistic refinement.
● Modern & Contemporary Dance
Develop core strength, dynamic floor work, and expressive power to enhance both your technical precision and stage presence.
● Repertoire & Performance
Classical ballet and contemporary works.
● Dance Composition & Improvisation
Cultivate creativity and develop your unique artistic voice.
● Comprehensive Wellness
Somatic practices, cross-training, nutrition, mental health, and dance science.
● Performance Opportunities
Phoenix 2026 Summer Dance Intensive, Spotlight 2026 Dance Gala, and project-based performances throughout the year.
Program Structure & Levels:
● Full-Year Program (5 Days/Week)
Minimum 15 hours per week | starts from €540/month
● Compact Program (3 Days/Week)
Minimum 9 hours per week | starts from €345/month
Flexible payment options are available and will be arranged individually with accepted students.
For intermediate to advanced dancers aged 15+ committed to professional careers.
Facilities:
Spacious, fully equipped studios featuring professional dance floors, advanced lighting, and acoustics—all within a theatrical setting designed to support high-level training and creativity.
Community & Culture:
Connect with a vibrant network of dancers and artists while experiencing Salzburg’s rich cultural heritage.
Legacy & Vision:
Since 2006, the team behind SADA has nurtured dancers across ballet, modern, and contemporary disciplines, under the mentorship of legends such as Maya Plisetskaya and Cynthia Gregory. Today, SADA continues this tradition, bridging the gap between education and professional practice for the next generation of performing artists.
How to apply:
Step 1 – Complete the Online Application Form
https://www.sada.dance/dance-vision-2025-2026
(Upload up to 2 dance photos. Résumé/CV optional.)
Step 2 – Select your audition type:
● Private In-Person Audition in Salzburg (preferred)
● Video Audition (only for candidates unable to attend in person)
Video Audition Requirements:
● Ballet Technique (10–15 minutes):
Barre: Plié, Battement Tendu, Battement Jeté, Fondu, Frappé, Adagio, and Grand Battement.
Center Work: Adagio, tendu, pirouettes, petit allegro, and grand allegro.
● Ballet Variation (optional, 1–3 minutes).
● Contemporary or Modern Dance Solo or Improvisation (1–3 minutes):
Demonstrating versatility, expressiveness, and technical proficiency.
Submit the video link via the application form.
Costs for participants:
● Full-Year Program: starts from €540/month
● Compact Program: starts from €345/month
Flexible payment options are available.
Contact details:
Email: info@dance.vision
Phone: +43 676 907 7135
For further information, please visit https://www.sada.dance
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