Everything you need to turn intention into participation.
26–30 December 2026
Age 14+
Dresden
5 days
Who can apply?
Admission is based on age, technical level, training background and the available places within the appropriate group. Each application is reviewed individually. Professional dancers are welcome to apply for the complete programme or approved limited professional training options.
Choose the format that fits your training.
Complete Course
Professional Dancer Rate
Proof of professional status is required.
Professional Dancer · complete five-day intensive · EUR 500
Observation Classes
Observation Classes · complete five-day intensive · EUR 100
Media Services
Professional Photoshoot · EUR 150
Includes 7–10 professionally edited high-resolution dance photographs.
Professional drop-in options
Classical Training · EUR 40
Workshop · EUR 50
Sport Scientist Class · EUR 40
Maximum 3 single-class requests, subject to approval and capacity.
One-Day Course
Professional dancers may participate in the full programme for one selected day, subject to availability.
One day · EUR 150
Personal Coaching · 30 minutes · EUR 60
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee is payable when submitting an application.
Application Fee · EUR 40
A full working day.
The intensive runs for five consecutive training days from 26 to 30 December 2026. Training begins at 10:00 on 26 December and the intensive concludes at 17:00 on 30 December. Exact group allocations, studio assignments, breaks and faculty schedules are confirmed in the participant information before the course.
The programme may include classical ballet, variations and repertoire, Forsythe-based movement and choreographic work, body awareness or dance-science input, artistic feedback and individual coaching, depending on the confirmed faculty and group structure.
Professional development through observation.
Observation Classes are designed for teachers, dance pedagogues, rehearsal directors, professional dancers developing their teaching practice and relevant dance or sport professionals.
Observers can focus on class architecture, exercise development, musical choices, correction language, level adaptation and the relationship between technical, artistic and physical development. Observation does not include permission to film or interrupt classes.
Plan your stay independently.
Accommodation is not included in the course fee and ART of does not operate participant accommodation. We strongly recommend booking early and checking cancellation conditions directly with the accommodation provider.
Hotel options can be searched via ART of HotelPlanner or booked directly with a hotel, hostel or apartment of your choice.
Consider the travel time to Palucca Hochschule für Tanz Dresden, Basteiplatz 4, 01277 Dresden.
Meals and drinks are not included in the course fee. Participants should arrange their own lunch and refreshments during the day. Information about available options at or near the venue can be provided before the intensive.
For participants under 18, accommodation and supervision outside the course hours remain the responsibility of their parents or legal guardians.
Selective support for artistic development.
Scholarship availability for Dresden 2026 has not yet been announced. If tuition support is offered, eligibility, required material, amount and deadline will be published separately. Any award applies only as confirmed in writing and does not cover the EUR 40 application fee, travel, accommodation, meals, insurance, coaching or optional photoshoot unless expressly stated.
Apply first. Pay tuition after admission.
Applications are reviewed individually based on age, technical level, training background and available places.
A non-refundable application fee of EUR 40 is payable after successful submission of the application, except where mandatory law requires otherwise.
After admission, the course fee must normally be paid within 14 days to secure the participant’s place. Payment can be made by bank transfer or PayPal. Payment details are provided with the admission confirmation.
The full course fee must be received before the start of the intensive. Payment by instalments may be possible upon prior agreement.
Contact ART of - Ballet Intensive Dresden.
For questions regarding admission, course participation, professional dancer options, observation, media services or practical arrangements, please contact the ART of team.
Email: dresden@art-of.net
We are happy to assist with questions before submitting an application.