Are you in year 7 or 8 of primary school and already know that you want to become a professional dancer? Or do you love dancing, but don't know what you want to do with it yet? Starting at a young age is especially important when it comes to dancing. So sign up for the Dance orientation class. It's the perfect way to find out if dancing is right for you. After the orientation class, you can audition for the Preparatory Dance Programme for secondary school pupils.
Are you about to start secondary school (or are you already there) and want to take your dance training seriously? That's not easy with a regular secondary school! That's why there is the ArtEZ Preparatory Dance Programme. We collaborate with the Valuascollege in Venlo. This school for VMBO, HAVO, VWO/Atheneum and Gymnasium-plus is one of the twelve DaMu schools in the Netherlands. With a modified curriculum, you can “simply” obtain your school diploma, even if you are busy with dance classes, projects and performances.
You can also follow this programme in Arnhem and Enschede.
Would you like to know if this preparatory programme is right for you? Then come to the Workshop Day! This is a great opportunity to get to know ArtEZ dance education. You will receive lessons from teachers of the programme in classical dance, modern dance and folklore. Afterwards, students from the Preparatory Dance Programme will give a presentation.
With the ArtEZ Preparatory Dance Programme, you will receive professional dance education and obtain your school diplomas. Everything is housed under one roof at the Valuascollege in Venlo. You will learn to develop yourself physically and mentally as a dancer, so that you can grow in a healthy way as a dancer.
We lay a solid foundation in dance technique, with an emphasis on contemporary dance. But we also focus on your individuality as an artist. You will also gain insight into the many career opportunities within the dance profession. What do you want to be when you grow up? A performing dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, dance critic or something else? The preparatory course is a good preparation for an audition for a higher professional education programme in dance.
In addition to dance technique and artistry, you will work on other skills that will be useful to you as a dancer. For example, expressing and presenting yourself, collaborating, standing up for who you are, dealing with chaos, improvising and creating. Former students say that the preparatory course also shaped them as people.
The next Workshop Day will happen in Venlo. Register via the Workshop Day page!