Two- or three-week SADA Phoenix 2026 intensive in Salzburg featuring company-style training and rehearsals, culminating in a professional public performance at Theatre Odeïon.

Where: Salzburg, Austria

When: 3-Week: 13 Jul – 1 Aug 2026 | 2-Week: 20 Jul – 1 Aug 2026 | Public Gala: 31 Jul 2026

Deadline for applications: Rolling admission until full capacity is reached. Early application is advised to secure discounted tuition tiers.

Phoenix 2026 is an intensive educational residency structured within a professional, company-style framework, culminating in a final gala performance in a theatre setting. Moving beyond the traditional workshop format, the program supports dancers in making informed decisions about their technical and artistic development.

Participants gain insight into professional working rhythms through daily technique classes, coached repertoire, and rigorous rehearsal processes. The program focuses on technical clarity in ballet (Vaganova and Cuban influences) alongside contemporary and modern dance practices, fostering artistic responsibility and providing a vital bridge between vocational training and professional life.

–– For whom / requirements ––
Recommended for dancers with a minimum of three years of training in ballet and/or contemporary dance. Age generally 13+.

–– Training includes ––
• Classical Ballet Technique: (Vaganova and Cuban influenced)
• Contemporary & Modern Techniques
• Repertoire & Variation Workshops
• Professional Rehearsal Processes
• Individual Artistic Coaching & Somatic Practice

— Performance ––
The residency culminates in the public SADA Dance Gala “Spotlight 2026” on 31 July 2026 at Theatre Odeïon Salzburg. Dancers perform ensemble and solo repertoire under full professional stage and technical conditions. Participation in the gala is mandatory for all course options.

–– Access and support ––
SADA is committed to fostering a diverse learning environment. A limited number of targeted course-fee reductions are available for groups traditionally underrepresented in advanced dance training, including male-identifying dancers. Requests are treated confidentially.

–– Progression opportunity ––
Participants may be invited to an informational meeting or audition for SADA’s year-round Dance Vision Professional Programme.

How to apply:
Apply online via our official portal: https://www.sada.dance/programme/phoenix

Costs for participants: €690–€940 (15% Early Bird available)

Contact details:
Email: info@dance.vision
Phone: +43 676 907 7135
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