

GENÈVA Dance Excellence – International Winter Dance Intensive
Geneva, Switzerland | 15–20 February 2027
Six days of international training featuring classical ballet and contemporary dance with internationally renowned faculty.
When is it and who is it for?
Programs:
15–17 February 2027
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Ballet Intensive (Ages 12–14) Accademia Teatro alla Scala Teachers
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Ballet Intensive (Ages 15+) Accademia Teatro alla Scala Teachers
18–20 February 2027
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William Forsythe Intensive (Led by Ana Catalina Román)
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Hans van Manen Intensive (Led by Rachel Beaujean)
What do you get?
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Internationally renowned faculty
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Elite ballet and contemporary training
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Scholarship and school-entry opportunities
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Classical ballet and contemporary repertory training
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Flexible programme combinations
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International networking opportunities
How does it work?
Geneva Dance Excellence offers four intensive programmes.
The Ballet Intensive runs over three-day (15–17 February) and is divided into two age groups (12–14 and 15+).
The William Forsythe Intensive and Hans van Manen Intensive are two separate three-day programmes (18–20 February) for dancers aged 16+.
Participants may register for a single intensive or combine programmes to create a personalised training experience.
Dancers aged 16+ may combine the Ballet Intensive with either the William Forsythe Intensive or the Pina Bausch Lab, or choose to experience both contemporary intensives.
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.
15 to 17 February 2027
18 to 20 February 2027
Faculty:
Classical Ballet Intensive

Paola Vismara
Teacher of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala of Milano

Frédéric Olivieri
Ballet Director of the Company and Accademia
Teatro alla Scala
of Milano

Damiano Pettenella
Artistic Director
"Dance excellence"
First Ballet Master with the Hamburg Ballet International Professional Experience

Ekaterina Shushakova
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Contemporary teacher and dancer.
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Former member of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.
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Stager for Pina Bausch repertoire
Faculty:
Choreographic languages Intensive

Ana Catalina Román
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Assistant Artistic Director at the National Dance Company
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Teacher and Professor of Choreographic Composition at the CSDMA in Madrid
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Dancer and rehearsal director closely associated with the work of William Forsythe

Rachel Beaujean
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Director of the Hans van Manen Foundation
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Former Artistic Associate, Dutch National Ballet
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Choreographer
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Stager for Hans Van Manen repertoire
Location
UMA – Urban Move Academy






