DansArt Academy-
Full-Time Dance Training
DansArt intensive - 1 year| certified degree
DansArt professional - 3 years | state-approved stage dance training*
*(§ 118 Abs. 1 SchulG NRW, BAföG eligible)
Experience the pulse of DansArt!
In the heart of DansArt, the beat pulses, the moves, the spirit! DansArt unleashes the passion for dance! The power explodes, the theater stage shakes! Here, the scene is remixed. A melting pot of fresh impulses and energies emerges, condenses, and expands.
Afro meets Academic, Urban meets Contemporary - Bielefeld meets Berlin: It's about dance in its diversity. The synergy of two teams develops power and innovation. Experience dance - anew - and intensely!
Bielefeld meets Berlin in a vibrant melting pot of fresh impulses and energies.
We're embarking on a new era at DansArt ACADEMY, where tradition meets innovation. Our training concept combines Contemporary and Urban influences with the spirit of future dance generations. We offer two comprehensive training formats, both with internationally renowned guest lecturers:
DansArt intensive - 1 year with certified degree
DansArt professional - 3 years with state-approved professional qualification
In the academic year 2024/25, we'll be launching these two training formats with a new team.
Bielefeld meets Berlin!
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Our Bielefeld-based DansArt instructors team up with an experienced dance training team from Berlin, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise. The Berlin dance scene's impulses enrich and expand our Bielefeld-based DansArt ACADEMY, which is deeply rooted in the French dance tradition. This exciting exchange between teachers from different backgrounds and cultures is just beginning.
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The unique blend of expertise and teaching on offer is elevated to a high professional level, regularly enhanced and supported by internationally renowned guest teachers.
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DansArt ACADEMY provides a broad spectrum of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and artistic methods.
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We encourage individual growth, support your development process, and empower you to discover your unique artistic profile.
The versatile program of DansArt Tanznetworks offers advantages and opportunities:
DansArt ACADEMY
Masterclasses with international lecturers
Individual performance classification
In the middle of Bielefeld's old town
DansArt SCHOOL
Supplementary evening classes
DansArt TANZNETWORKS
Networking with the global dance scene
DansArt THEATRE
Training on a theater stage
Regular performances in the in-house theater
Stage practice in front of an audience during the training
DansArt FESTIVALS
Insights into the Bielefeld Dance Festival and our in-house international festivals Biennale Passages | Biennale Artists in Fusion | Urban Stylez Festival.
DansArt ARTISTS HOUSE
Residences and research programs in the middle of nature near Bielefeld.
DansArt ON TOUR
Exchange with other European dance academies, including Lyon/France, as well as exchange projects with Africa
DansArt COMPANIES
Insights into the work of the in-house professional dance companies: Tchekpo Dance Company | Young DansArt Company | Wake Up O.W.L. Company
DansArt intensive - 1 year | certified degree
Dance is your passion?
"Sometimes it's only when you start walking that the path becomes clear." (Paulo Coelho)
Dance is not just a hobby, but your driving force. Are you eager to integrate dance more deeply into your daily life, moving beyond occasional evening classes to a more immersive and regular practice?
At DansArt intensive, we offer an intensive training program that allows you to dedicate a year to exploring the world of dance and bodywork. You'll receive regular instruction in a variety of styles and levels, honing your technical and performance skills, physical intelligence and fitness, cognitive abilities, and self-confidence.
Are you wondering: Could this be a career path for me? Have you always dreamed of pursuing a life in dance?
Try out our program as a stepping stone towards professional training or as a lifelong passion project!
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The DansArt team will provide personalized guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.
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They will introduce you to the diverse world of dance through various approaches and techniques.
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The program is structured in a closed setting, allowing for a sense of community and camaraderie as you share your passion for dance with like-minded individuals.
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The crowning jewel of our program is the grand finale performance on the DansArt THEATRE stage, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and accomplishments.
Your creative time, your InTANZive time, your dance year: your DansArt intensive!
DansArt intensive - 1 year | Monday - Thursday full time
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Classes take place in training units and modules.
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A class lasts 90 minutes.
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A module consists of several consecutive days of intensive training of 2 to 3 hours with a DansArt teacher from Bielefeld meets Berlin.
Practice:
Balley| Modern | Jazz | Contemporary | Afro | Hip-Hop | House | Funk Styles | World Dance | Floorwork | Improvisation | Partnering | Choreography| Body Work etc.
Theory:
Anatomy of Movement I Dance History I Music Theory etc.
Start:
The 2024/2025 academic year commences on August 1, 2024, with classes commencing on August 21, 2024, in accordance with the school holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Graduation:
Detailed certificate
Tuition Fee:
Annual amount 4.680,- € | monthly rate 390,- €.
After successfully completing three months of DansArt intensive training program, you may have the opportunity to transition into our professional program, pending a review of your performance level.
DansArt professional - 3 years | state approved stage dance training*
*(§ 118 Abs. 1 SchulG NRW, BAföG eligible)
Dance as a Vocation - Dance as a Professional Stage Dancer
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What is required: Daily physical effort, discipline, flexibility, passion, self-directed learning, creativity within a structured framework, reflection through repetition, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Dance is one of the most ancient and versatile forms of human expression. Through dance, you will come to terms with your body and personality. It demands resilience and unwavering dedication.
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In our professional environment, you will receive comprehensive training that will prepare you physically, mentally, and artistically for the diverse demands of a career as a stage dancer.
DansArt TANZNETWORKS provides a launching pad into the professional dance world through its global network.
DansArt professional - 3 years | Monday - Friday full time
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The classes consist of different training units and modules.
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A class lasts 90 minutes.
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A module consists of several consecutive days of 2 to 3 hours of intensive training with a DansArt dance instructor or a DansArt dance instructor from Bielefeld meets Berlin.
Practice:
Balley | Modern | Jazz | Contemporary | Afro | Hip Hop | House | Funk Styles I World Dance I Improvisation | Partnering | Improvisation | Choreography| Repertoire | Body-Work etc.
Theory:
Dance Medicine | Dance History | Musicology | Social and Cultural Politics | Economics
Our DansArt professional training program offers various specializations, with distinct emphases each year.
DansArt professional | 1st year training | Dance technique intensive
The inaugural year of training focuses on establishing a solid foundation in various dance styles, prioritizing the development of physical structure and resilience to ensure a healthy, long-term professional career. Through intense daily training, reflection, creation, theory, and healthcare, the program lays the groundwork for success. Crucially, we emphasize artistic expression, convincing stage presence, and - above all - dancing itself. It is essential to us that you gain valuable stage experience from your very first year of training.
DansArt professional | 2nd year | artistic intensive
This phase of training is dedicated to discovering and developing your unique artistic voice, through research, creation, and exploration of dance in a contemporary context. In the second year, we focus on crafting a solo piece to refine and showcase your individual profile. A crucial aspect of this process is the refinement and expansion of your dance technique. Improvisation and partnering skills are essential components of a performing artist's repertoire, and are intensively honed through our modules. During this year, you will hone your stage presence through participation in two distinct performances: a solo presentation and a year-end group choreography showcase.
DansArt professional | 3rd year of training | performance intensive
The third year of training is designed to prepare you for a successful career in dance, building upon the skills and knowledge acquired thus far. Third-year graduates work closely with renowned guest choreographers to develop extended stage pieces, exposing them to diverse styles and approaches that enhance their flexibility and versatility as professionals. The program fosters collaboration with other theaters and educational institutions, providing opportunities for internships, exchanges, and guest performances. Additionally, students are encouraged to share their expertise and pursue a career in teaching and education. A significant aspect of the final year is the preparation for the comprehensive final examination, which covers both practical and theoretical components, as well as the creation of an original final choreography. The culminating graduation performance showcases the graduates' diverse skills, featuring pieces created by invited choreographers.
Start:
The academic year 2024-2025 commences on August 1, 2024, with classes commencing on August 21, 2024, in accordance with the schedule of school holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Graduation:
State approved stage dancer
Tuition Fee
Per training year 5.400,- € | monthly installment 450,- €.
ENTRANCE EXAMS | AUDITIONS
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Auditions will take place before a panel of esteemed judges.
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Auditions will be held in the following disciplines: Ballet, Modern/Jazz, Contemporary, and Urban.
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Please prepare a solo piece of approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds that highlights your dancing strengths and personal movement style.
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The audition will conclude with a personalized interview, providing an opportunity for us to discuss your qualifications and goals.