16 - 22 July 2026
Lazise Dance Excellence – International Summer Dance Intensive
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The International Summer Dance Intensive is held on the inspiring shores of Lake Garda.
Over multiple days of focused training dancers will have the opportunity to deepen their classical technique,
explore contemporary choreographic languages and be seen by world-class faculty.
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When is it and who is it for?​
Program blocks:
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16–18 July
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20–22 July
(19 July is a rest day and performance evening)
Age:
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Open to dancers 14+
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What do you get?
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High-level training with international teachers
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Scholarships and school-entry opportunities
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Classical, pointe and contemporary programs
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How it works?
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The event is divided into separate 3-day intensives.
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You may register for one or multiple intensives.
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Intensives can be combined freely across the available dates.
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Which programs are available?​
- from 16 to 18 July
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Ballet Intensive - Accademia Teatro alla Scala, Scuola di Ballo del Teatro dell’Opera
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Pina Bausch Intensive - A
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Sharon Eyal Intensive
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- from 20 to 22 July
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4 Pointe, English National Ballet School Intensive
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Pina Bausch Intensive - B
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Angelin Preljocaj Intensive
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Explore the programs below to learn more.
Intensive Programs
Every intensive is a stand-alone 3-day course;
ballet and contemporary intensives are offered separately.
16 to 18 July 2026
20 to 22 July 2026
Faculty:
Classical Ballet Intensive
Paola Vismara
Teacher of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala of Milano
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Frédéric Olivieri
Ballet Director of the Company and Accademia
Teatro alla Scala
of Milano​
Lynne Charles
Creator of the 4pointe method and
Director of ENB School
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Marco Bellone
Teacher at the
Scuola di Danza del
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Damiano Pettenella
Artistic Director
"In the Middle"
Ballet Master with Hamburg Ballet International Professional Experience
Choreographic languages Intensive
Josephine Ann Endicott
Dancer and internationally active stager of
Pina Bausch’s repertoire.
Claudia De Smet
Dancer and rehearsal director closely associated with the work of
Angelin Preljocaj.
Clyde Archer
Dancer and Stager of Sharon Eyal's repertoire
Ekaterina Shushakova
Contemporary teacher and dancer, former member of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.
Carlos Quezada
Photoshooting
Carlos will be with us, and you will be able to book a photo shoot with him (dates to be announced).
Affiliated Hotels
Hotel Villa Cansignorio – About a 1-minute walk
https://www.hotelcansignorio.com/
Albergo Tecla – About a 2-minutes walk
Hotel Sirena – About a 2-minutes walk
Hotel da Roberto – About a 10-minutes walk
https://www.hoteldaroberto.com/
Residenza Corte Casara – About a 10-12 minutes walk
Hotel Mary Rose – About a 15-minutes walk
Accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.
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The special booking code and instructions to access the preferential rates will be provided only upon confirmation of participation in the workshop.
As July is peak season on Lake Garda, we strongly advise securing your accommodation well in advance.
Location
Dogana Veneta is a stunning historic building located on the old port in Lazise,
directly overlooking Garda Lake.
All classes take place in this inspiring lakeside historical venue.
