Geneva Dance Excellence 2027 — Forsythe · Pite · Van Manen · Ballet Intensive | 15–20 February
Geneva Dance Excellence brings together four exclusive three-day intensive programmes in Geneva from 15–20 February 2027, offering advanced dancers the opportunity to work with internationally renowned teachers and repertoire specialists.
15–17 February 2027
Ballet Intensive — 14+
Classical ballet, pointe work / men’s technique and repertoire with Frédéric Olivieri, Paola Vismara and Damiano Pettenella, with scholarship opportunities for selected dancers.
Giulia Tonelli — Crystal Pite Repertoire: Emergence — 16+
An intensive exploration of Crystal Pite’s choreographic language and repertoire, led by former Ballett Zürich First Soloist Giulia Tonelli.
18–20 February 2027
Hans van Manen Repertoire: Frank Bridge Variations — 16+
Led by Rachel Beaujean, Director of the Hans van Manen Foundation and longtime interpreter and répétiteur of his repertoire.
William Forsythe Repertoire: Enemy in the Figure — 16+
Led by Ana Catalina Román, former Ballett Frankfurt soloist and longtime collaborator of William Forsythe.
Each programme lasts 3 days and programmes may be combined.
Location: Dance Area Geneva
Rue de la Coulouvrenière 19, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland.
Places are limited and participation is subject to application and acceptance.
Applications and full programme information: www.inthemid.it/geneva-dance-excellence
Requirements:
Ballet Intensive: 14+
Crystal Pite, Hans van Manen and William Forsythe Intensives: 16+
Applicants should have a strong classical or contemporary dance background appropriate to an advanced / pre-professional level.
Where:
Dance Area Geneva
Rue de la Coulouvrenière 19
1204 Geneva, Switzerland
When:
15–20 February 2027
Ballet Intensive & Crystal Pite Repertoire: 15–17 February 2027
Hans van Manen & William Forsythe Repertoire: 18–20 February 2027
How to Apply:
Apply online through the Geneva Dance Excellence application page on https://www.inthemid.it/geneva-dance-excellence.
Applicants should select the intensive(s) they wish to attend and submit the requested information. Applications are reviewed before acceptance, after which payment details are provided to secure the place.
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Contact info:
+39 379 3392673