Dance Artist Training

• The student begins teaching within Danshuis from the outset and is intensively supervised by Haya Maëla. Over the years, the student learns to teach all age groups, from beginners to advanced. Alongside these practical hours, instruction is given in Didactics and Methodology.

• A substantial part of the training consists of technique classes, with an emphasis on classical ballet, modern/contemporary dance, modern jazz, improvisation/composition and choreography. The student also undertakes intensive training in a self-chosen style with an external dance institution or teacher/choreographer. The student performs with Dansgroep Haarlem, gaining experience as a performing dancer throughout the creative process and during productions. As a graduation project, the student performs a solo created by a professional choreographer.

• At an early stage of the training, the student works alongside Maëla or another senior teacher, with the aim of creating dance for various groups within Danshuis, across all age groups and levels. As a graduation project, the student creates a solo for another dancer. The student may also be invited to develop a concept for a student production of Danshuis.

• Alongside the above, the student learns to organise and produce projects, design and realise simple costumes and sets, and many other skills relevant to a professional career in dance. In the final year, the student conducts research into an aspect of the dance profession and delivers a presentation on their findings.

• Dancers wishing to begin the master-apprentice training should take note of the following:
• → The training focuses on Classical Ballet, Modern Dance and Children's Dance
• → You can start from the age of 18. There is no upper age limit. Over 30? Let's explore your goals and possibilities together!
• → You have completed a relevant preparatory training. Your technical foundation and artistic skills are well developed.
• → You have completed at least HAVO or MBO level 3 (or equivalent)

The tuition fee for the Dance Artist programme is determined individually based on the programme content. Please get in touch for a personal conversation: info@danshuishaarlem.nl

• Admission requires an audition. Depending on your age and experience, you will be invited to take part in a number of technique classes, complete a creative assignment, and be assessed on your interpersonal skills.
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• The audition fee is € 75,-

• During the training, a student (Apprentice) is paired with one or more specialist teachers (Master) and follows an individual programme to master the craft of dance artist. The curriculum is drawn up in close consultation with the student, with their specific qualities and talents playing a central role.
  At the same time, the student has the opportunity to thoroughly develop the foundational skills of each direction and apply them in practice straight away. Because Danshuis Haarlem is not only a training institute but also an active dance school — where students from age 3 to 83 come to dance every week and numerous productions are staged — the student can put what they learn into practice immediately.

• Master-Apprentice:
  Imitate, do together, do it yourself.
  A personal way of learning!