Dance & History e.V. is offering grants to students and young dance professionals to attend an intensive one-week course in 18th-century stage dance in Paris from August 22 to 28, 2026.
Where: Micadanses, 15, 16 et 20 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier, 75004 Paris, France
When: 22 – 28 August 2026
Deadline for applications: 15 April 2026
Dance & History e.V. is offering a support program for students and young dance professionals who would like to further their education in 18th-century stage dance. Funding is available for participation in the Académie Pécour (August 22–28, 2026, in Paris), a one-week intensive course offered by the Compagnie de Danse “Divertimenty” (https://divertimenty.org), specially designed for dance students and professionals.
The funding program at a glance:
Who can apply?
• Master’s students studying dance at German universities
• Participants in their final year of stage dance training at German vocational schools
• Dancers under the age of 35 who have completed vocational training in dance and are resident in Germany
What is funded?
Subsidy for travel, accommodation, and course costs up to a maximum of 50% of the costs, up to a maximum of €500
Application deadline: April 15, 2026
Requirements: Basic knowledge of early 18th-century dance style (La Belle Danse) and good English or French language skills
Why historical stage dance?
Historical dance styles of the 18th century are becoming increasingly important in the context of historically informed performance practice (especially in opera and ballet productions) and in dance education profiles, and can meaningfully expand one’s artistic profile.
Further information and application: Complete award guidelines, application form, and details about the Académie Pécour:
https://www.danceandhistory.org/en/projekte-eng/grant-program-académie-pécour-2026
How to apply:
First:
Register for the Académie Pécour: https://divertimenty.org/former/pecour-academy-eng/
Second:
Fill in the online form at Dance & History e.V.: https://divertimenty.org/former/pecour-academy-eng/
Costs for participants: Educational fee : 290 €, Registration fee : 60 €
Contact details:
Markus Lehner, Dance & History e.V.
Mühlfelder Str. 18b, 82211 Herrsching, Germany
Tel: +49-08152-5248
info@danceandhistory.orgwww.danceandhistory.org
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