GENÈVA Dance Excellence 

​Geneva, Switzerland | 15–20 February 2027

Six days of international training featuring classical ballet and contemporary dance with internationally renowned faculty.​

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When is it and who is it for?

Programs:

15–17 February 2027

• Ballet Intensive (Ages 14+) – with Accademia Teatro alla Scala faculty

• Crystal Pite Intensive – Emergence (Ages 16+) – led by Giulia Tonelli

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18–20 February 2027

• Hans van Manen Intensive – Frank Bridge Variations (Ages 16+) – led by Rachel Beaujean

• William Forsythe Intensive – Enemy in the Figure (Ages 16+) – led by Ana Catalina Román

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What do you get?

• Internationally renowned faculty

• High-level ballet and contemporary training

• Scholarship opportunities

• Classical ballet and internationally renowned contemporary repertoire

• Flexible programme combinations

• International networking opportunities

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How does it work?

Geneva Dance Excellence offers four intensive programmes across six days.

 

The Ballet Intensive (15–17 February) is dedicated to dancers aged 14+ , offering three days of intensive training with faculty from the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Beyond the training experience, selected participants may be awarded scholarship opportunities at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala, creating an important pathway towards further professional ballet training.

 

Dancers aged 16+ can combine up to all four intensives, bringing together classical ballet and the choreographic languages of Crystal Pite, Hans van Manen and William Forsythe for the complete Geneva Dance Excellence experience.

 

The Crystal Pite Intensive – Emergence takes place from 15–17 February, followed by the Hans van Manen Intensive – Frank Bridge Variations and William Forsythe Intensive – Enemy in the Figure from 18–20 February.

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Explore the programmes below to learn more.