Creativity
“Dance in Art is warm,
creative, young, dynamic
and organic.” Malika Berney
Our DiA Stepping Stone program is specially for graduates who are looking for guidance to find their place in the dance industry and in the meantime want to focus on performing.
About the program
During the DiA Stepping Stone program we guide graduate dancers towards their professional goal through coaching, audition training, technique classes, intensive rehearsals and performances. Coaching and audition training are customized to each dancer’s physical and emotional needs. The program gives dancers the undivided attention of a respected teacher and industry professional whose sole aim is to have them reach their highest potential.
DiA’s dancers have the opportunity to refine their technique and improve dance performance capabilities necessary to further themselves in their dance careers. With an emphasis on personal attention and development, the program provides dancers with a better understanding of one’s own creativity and artistry. This program’s intensive approach will have positive effects on a dancer’s confidence and abilities so each individual can successfully move forward with their career in the dance industry.
Program outline
⇒ individual coaching
⇒ audition training
⇒ technique classes
⇒ intensive rehearsals
⇒ performances
This program is divided in 3 terms, partially online and partially at the Dance in Art studios. This way the dancers have enough freedom to audition for companies, research possibilities and travel. Every term you will have 2 months of online classes and intensive coaching. The last month of every term is an intensive month at Dance in Art, working on 2 or 3 choreographies and performing the works by the end of the month. By the end of the program the dancers will have performed between 6 to 9 different choreographies, will have developed a structured CV with motivation letter and a professional dance portfolio with photo and film material.
Who is it for?
The DiA Stepping Stone program is suited for graduated dancers and choreographers with a solid and developed technical approach to dance. Key points are: intensive coaching, audition training, training in ballet and contemporary technique, performance experience.
Performance, Choreography & Solo creation
Dancers will perform works created on them by a successful artistic team within Dance in Art. The program is designed to foster a realistic appreciation of the professional working environment, encompassing rehearsal and production processes, creating work with choreographers and meeting the challenges of a professional performance day schedule within an intensive month at Dance in Art. They will be guided through the process of creating work and expand their creative abilities. Throughout the program there will be projects and performance opportunities and the artists will perform (in front of an audience), a version of their solo. A video captation will allow the artists to have quality video support so that they can share it with companies, funding organizations, etc.
What is the schedule?
The program involves 240 hours during the span of a term. Each week of training in the studio consists of 40 hours of classes and rehearsals, Monday – Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Online the artists spend 10 hours per week on, reflection, research, dance management development and coaching. The program schedule is structured to allow artists to manage their other responsibilities and jobs, all while taking part in an extended program that is both personalized and demanding.
TERM 1
September 22nd – October 17th: ONLINE
October 28th – November 21st: DiA STUDIOS
November 24th – December December 19th: ONLINE
Performance Program
The Performance Program is designed for talented dancers with extraordinary abilities in search of additional guidance, knowledge, experience and inspiration. The program is customized to each dancer’s physical and emotional needs. The program gives dancers the undivided attention of a respected teacher and industry professional whose sole aim is to have them reach their highest potential.
DiA’s dancers have the opportunity to refine their technique and improve dance performance capabilities necessary to further themselves in their dance careers. With an emphasis on personal attention and development, the program provides dancers with a better understanding of one’s own creativity and artistry. This program’s intensive approach will have positive effects on a dancer’s confidence and abilities so each individual can successfully move forward with their career in the dance industry.
Program outline
DiA training uses a methodology that was developed by the artistic director and choreographer Martine van Santen, during her study Master of Education in Arts. Through this methodology and interdisciplinary art research, the dancers will become more knowledgeable in regards to other forms of art and design concepts. Their training in different art disciplines will be taught in relation to their study of dance. The dancers will undertake technique classes and work with dance professionals in preparation for entering the dance world through performance training. They will be encouraged to take creative initiatives and build networks in a framework that supports professional collaboration and increases career opportunities.
Date of the next program – Autumn Performance Program +
Season 2024 – 2025
September 23rd 2024 – December 20th 2024
Fee: €1675, –
Date of the next program – Winter Performance Program +
Season 2024 – 2025
January 7th 2025 – March 30th 2025
Fee: €1675, –
Date of the next program – Spring Performance Program +
Season 2024 – 2025
April 1st 2025 – June 30th 2025
Fee: €1675, –
Who is it for?
The Performance Program is a combination of our Junior Company and Professional Dance Training program suited for dancers and choreographers with a solid and developed technical approach to dance. Key points are: intensive training in ballet and contemporary technique, performance experience, movement study/improvisation, choreography and one on one coaching.
Performance, Choreography & Solo creation
Dancers will perform works created on them by a successful artistic team within Dance in Art. The program is designed to foster a realistic appreciation of the professional working environment, encompassing rehearsal and production processes, creating work with choreographers and meeting the challenges of a professional performance day schedule. They will be guided through the process of creating work and expand their creative abilities. Throughout the program there will be projects and performance opportunities and at the end of each term, the artists will perform (in front of an audience), a version of their solo. A video captation will allow the artists to have quality video support so that they can share it with companies, funding organizations, etc.
What is the content of the program?
The program includes technique classes (ballet, floor barre, contemporary, floor work, urban contemporary), partnering workshops, pilates, yoga, repertoire, movement study/improvisation, choreographic research, choreographic creation, interdisciplinary art research and coaching.
Admission Requirements:
How to apply:
Please send us the application form and the following documents:
– Video: 2 minute solo (contemporary) (youtube or Vimeo Link)
– Video: 1 minute improvisation
– Video: Ballet class 5 minutes
– CV
– Motivation letter
Email: info@danceinart.nl
Only complete applications will be considered.
To apply for the Performance Program, please fill out the application form below and send application material via email to info@danceinart.nl.
What is the schedule?
The program involves 300 hours during the span of a term. Each week of training consists of 25 hours of classes and workshops, Monday – Friday from 10 am to 6 pm split in 5 mornings and 3 afternoons. The program schedule is structured to allow artists to manage their other responsibilities and jobs, all while taking part in an extended program that is both personalized and demanding. The days of training of group A are Monday – Friday 10:00 – 12:00 and Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 13:00 – 18:00. The days of training of group B are Monday – Friday 10:00 – 12:00 and Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays 13:00 – 18:00.
Where will you be training
All classes and workshops are held at Broedplaats Bogota between Haarlem and Amsterdam. The space includes a dressing room, a kitchenette, a coaching studio, a dance- and theatre space with an Harlequin dance floor, a cafe, exhibition area, art- and music studios for 250 artists and a large studio for acrobatic training with Corpus Acrobatics.
Fees
Fee per term: €1675, – (3 months)
Registration fee (non refundable): €775,- (this is part of the 1675, – euro fee).
Fees are excluded 21% VAT for dancers over 21 years of age.
Administration costs: €25, –
The first part of the registration fee €175, – + €25, – administration costs (total €200, -) must be paid within 7 days after signing the DiA Agreement form and receiving the invoice. The second part of the registration fee €600,- needs to be paid during the following 7 days after receiving the invoice. The entire course fee needs to be paid before the start of the program.
NOTE ON OUR FEE POLICY: Dance in Art is an independent dance center that exists in the Netherlands art scene without the support of any public/private funding besides the tuition fees paid by the participants. The prices of the programs are the lowest we can currently offer. All teachers and management staff are paid with low wages to keep the fees contained, and there is a huge amount of enthusiasm, care and dedication that goes in the making of the different programs. Signing the terms and conditions form is binding and the payment cannot be refunded in case of non-participation in the program.