JUNIOR BALLET MADRID / ELEPHANT IN THE BLACK BOX COMPANY / 3.6.9 FORMAT
PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROGRAM – 3 • 6 • 9 Format
EBB Junior Ballet | Elephant in the Black Box
Registrations now open!
Your career as a professional dancer starts here
Intensive, artistic and transformative training
EBB Junior is the professional contemporary dance program created by Elephant in the Black Box, an international company directed by Jean-Philippe Dury.
A space where talent, technique and creativity meet to launch your professional career.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time intensive training
Minimum 5 hours of daily training with a comprehensive curriculum including:
Ballet
Conscious Training
Floor Work
Soft Acrobatics
Partnering
Improvisation
Repertoire
Choreographic Creation
Rehearsals
Yoga for Dance
Feldenkrais for Dance
Mentoring and individual guidance
Monthly workshops with international choreographers: Hofesh Shechter with Maeva Berthelot, Peeping Tom with Alejandro Moya, Daniel Abreu, Angela Alcantara Ballet Preljocaj, Agnes Lopez Rio compañia For´sia ( exclusivity in Spain ) Mourad Merzouki KAFIG with. Mathilde Devoghel, Jean Philippe Dury repertory of ELEPHANT IN THE BLACK BOX
Every month, a guest choreographer shares their experience, methodology and artistic vision.
An opportunity to explore new movement languages, expand your professional network and dive into real creative processes.
An exceptional space in Madrid
More than 500 m² dedicated to dance, with professional floors, spacious studios and work areas, just minutes from the city centre.
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EBB JUNIOR BALLET
Your real stage experience
Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to join the EBB Junior Ballet, performing in theatres every trimester with original company repertoire.
A truly professional experience that prepares you for auditions, touring and international companies.
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TRAINING LED BY EXCELLENCE
Jean-Philippe Dury, founder and artistic director of Elephant in the Black Box, has danced with:
Paris Opera Ballet
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Compañía Nacional de Danza
Les Grands Ballets de Montréal
With over 20 works created, Dury has received recognitions such as Talent Madrid, the Taglioni European Ballet Awards (Berlin) and UNESCO’s Simón Bolívar Prize. AROP / Paris Opera
His vision shapes a program built on excellence, international scope and the evolution of contemporary dance.
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OUR GOALS
• Discover and develop your talent
• Strengthen your technical and artistic maturity
• Provide professional tools for real-world opportunities
• Foster creativity, versatility and autonomy
• Build an international community of young dancers
Requirements:
Minimum age: 16 years old
Must be physically able to learn the repertoire
Ability to work in a group
Strong improvisation skills
Open-minded and receptive to the work of guest choreographers
Willing and ready to perform on stage
Selection Process:
Limited places: 10 dancers will be selected
Selection will be made based on video, CV, photo, and motivation letter submitted through the application form
An interview will be organized for shortlisted candidates
HOW TO APPLY
This year we launch, for the first time, the 3-6-9 format, allowing you to select the duration of your high-performance training: 3, 6 or 9 months.
9-Month Program
• January to December 2026 (break in July and August)
• Scholarships from 10% to 20% available, based on financial criteria and exceptional talent
• Payment in up to 3 instalments, or extra discount for one-time payment
• Up to 27% savings compared to shorter programs
The most complete option, offering full integration into the EBB Junior Ballet
6-Month Program
• January to July 2026
• Includes the full season up to summer
• No scholarships, but TALENT support: special discount for students from higher education programs
• Payment in 2 interest-free instalments
3-Month Program
• Personalised program: choose your start and end dates between January and July 2026
• One-time payment; no scholarships or discounts
Where:
Madrid, Spain
When:
online selection
How to Apply:
formulary:
https://docs.google.com/forms/…
Learn more about the audition at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/…
Visit website to learn more about the company:
https://www.instagram.com/ebbjuniorballet/
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