AUDITION FOR SOZO. SOZO is a state-recognized vocational college offering a three-year full-time contemporary dance program for passionate dancers that provides holistic professional training in technique, creation, performance, research, and the entrepreneurial and social aspects of a future dance career, with BAföG eligibility.
Where: SOZO – HALLE 2, Grüner Weg 15-17, 34117 Kassel, Germany
When: 22.03.2026 / 09.05.2026 / 20.06.2026
Deadline for applications: Always 1 week before the audition. For the video audition: 30.06.2026
SOZO offers as a vocational college a three-year (full time) professional program. The program has state recognition and students have the possibility to apply for BAföG (German state grant). For young passionate dance personalities from 18 to 28 years (no strict age limit), we offer professional training in technique, research, creation and performance.
The program enables a 360° perspective on the possibilities for a future as a dance artist, whether this be a performing dancer, a choreographer or movement researcher or combinations of all these.
SOZO visions in motion lays focus on teaching a solid contemporary technique with the aim to connect theory, practice and cognitive knowledge in a holistic way.
Looking into the future of our field of work, entrepreneurship and social aspects of dance are also taken into consideration as well as finding relevance and meaning for each individual contribution to the dance scene of tomorrow.
The program has strong international resonance and offers excellent cooperation partners, including the State Theatre of Kassel, the University of Arts Kassel, and the independent dance scene (tanz*werk kassel). Students are guided by an international team of teachers who reflect the dynamics of an evolving global dance scene. A central focus of SOZO visions in motion is the individual development of creative and expressive dancer personalities through mentorship, independent work, and intensive group processes in a respectful, supportive environment. Through projects and movement research, students engage in interdisciplinary practice from day one, learning to work intuitively, responsibly, and proactively toward their full artistic potential.
How to apply:
We strongly advise those interested in studying at our 3-year vocational “Contemporary Dance Studies” to come a day early and observe classes and meet students the day before the audition. This way each applicant can get to know our school and develop their own impression of the atmosphere, the teachers, and the experience of the studying students.
If you would like to come and observe on another day, please just arrange this with Deborah Smith-Wicke at info@sozo-vim.de
We also advise applying early enough!
In Kassel, Hessen, Germany, the school holidays are earlier than the universities in Europe in general. This means we are beginning the studies on 10th AUGUST 2026.
It also means you are in a space where you have 39 weeks of full-time training during the year.
For the coming school year 26/27 we have the capacity to take you into the 2nd year if a first year of professional training has already been completed. We reserve the rights to decide the level of the applicant.
Phase 1 — Pre-selection
For both versions, live and video, you will need to make the preliminary application and follow all instructions on our online formula. This includes the small pieces of film footage we need to make our decisions to invite you to a full Live or Video audition.
Phase 2 – Live or Video audition.
Link to the application form:
https://form.jotformeu.com/93052467793365
Or on our audition page: https://www.sozo-vim.de/audition/
You will need to prepare some filmed material:
ca. 5 Minutes Contemporary technical material (floorwork, standing and moving)
ca. 5 Minutes ballet (barre work at least)
ca. 2 Minutes of improvisation
Optionally you may also send a solo.
Costs for participants: Phase 1 is free. Phase 2 costs 50€
Contact details:
For any questions please write to Deborah Smith-Wicke at: info@sozo-vim.de
For further information, please visit http://www.sozo-vim.de
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