Dance Academy A different place for special people
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Dance Academy offers a four-year training
MISSION
of a challenging and contemporary nature.
t Our mission is to prepare students for a professional and international career as a theatre dance performer or choreographer.
You are trained to become a Bachelor of Dance. The main programmes are Theatre Dance Performance and Choreography. The first one has
These careers can extend to many fields of activity. t Dance Academy is a laboratory of the future. We take part in the growth and enrichment of the contemporary dance. This concerns the dance as an autonomous form of art, and dance as a physical
two branches of training: Dance Theatre / Modern
expression vis-à-vis the environment.
and Contemporary Urban.
t Dance Academy graduates are intelligent and contemplative Dance Academy has a unique structure. We painstakingly observe the
performers who are well-aware of the fact that they work for and
developments in dance, and incorporate these in our programme. For
with an audience. It is our mission to educate the craftsmanship of
that reason, this programme is innovative and up-to-date, without
dance, and to endow a broad, cultural and philosophical knowledge.
neglecting the dance tradition. We connect the programme with the
The graduates are independent entrepreneurs in the artistic and
local, national and international field of work. A field of work that is
economic sense of the word. They have the ability to research with
rapidly evolving, as is the world as such.
(self-) reflection, and they are internationally oriented. The students
Dance Academy provides you with a daily intensive physical dance
are trained as creative partners, they are capable of delivering a
training, taught at a top-class level, with additional attention to the
complete creative contribution to the choreographic process. They
growth of a strong creative performer.
have a powerful presence, a strong physical self-awareness and knowledge, and control of the professional practice.
During auditions we observe the candidate’s own individual potential to develop into a strong, innovative performer or choreographer. We
t Dance Academy supports the motto of Fontys School of Fine and
are always on the outlook for candidates with a powerful presence
Performing Arts. Art, imagination and creativity are important
and character, who are open-minded, and who take an interest in
tools to research all what ‘is’ and what ‘is not’. All what ‘is’ can be
research. A solid base in technical training is mandatory.
different and all what ‘is not’ can become feasible.
Dance Academy offers the opportunity to connect dance with other
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disciplines. Disciplines such as circus, theatre, music, architecture and
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visual arts. These can all be found within Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts.
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IMPLeMeNTATION
BACHeLOR THeATRe DANCe PeRFORMANCe
t Dance Academy offers an ideal atmosphere of training with modern, well-equipped dance studios.
Dance Theatre / Modern and Contemporary Urban are two branches of training that share the same basic dance techniques, although they differ in elaboration and specialisation. We connect Contemporary Urban with contemporary dance to kindle the development of a new dance vocabulary. The professional practice of both resemble each other substantially, although Contemporary Urban graduates are also employed in more commercial fields of work.
t Dance Academy has a professional and international team of teachers and guest teachers, the majority of whom takes an active part in the professional field of work. t Every year, our students are working towards performances with guest choreographers from the international field of work. t Dance Academy offers an excellent programme which covers all objectives mentioned. t Dance Academy has a substantial international network. We use this to increase knowledge, practical experience and connections. t Throughout their careers, Dance Academy keeps track of its graduates through an alumni association. Successful performers and choreographers from Dance Academy are asked to contribute to the training programme.
INTeRNATIONAL Dance is an international language that does not stop at borders. Dance Academy invites students from abroad to train here. We organize auditions in several countries. We also stimulate our students to participate in modules in foreign countries. Dance Academy provides English speaking education. Dance Academy has a wide international network of dance schools, theatres, festivals, dance companies and choreo-graphers. Among them are iconic names, the likes of Les Ballets C. de la B., Eastman/Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Kahn, T.R.A.S.H., United C, Kissmoves, Ish, just
to name a few.
And festivals such as Summer Dance Forever and House Dance Forever in Amsterdam, and Deltebre Dansa in Spain.
Common fields of training for both programmes are Floor Work and Release, Somatic Awareness (Yoga, e.g. Feldenkrais), Ballet, Graham, performance skills and critical (self)reflection. We focus on both practical orientations, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and network competences.
Dance Theatre / Modern The central dance techniques are contemporary Cunningham and Limon. Equally important are the techniques of the contemporary European dance theatre.
Contemporary Urban The central dance technique is urban dance as created in the nineteen eighties in the American urban subculture. This includes Hiphop (popping, locking, B-boying and house) and Authentic Jazz. We complete these techniques with non-European urban styles such as contemporary African and Indian dance.
Choreography After the second year, students can apply for the Choreography training programme. The emphasis lies on the development of creativity, choreographic skills, research and the creating process in the art of dance. The programme aims at students with an individual and artistic vision, and with an intrinsic urge to make their ‘own’ and ‘innovative’ work. The personal affinity with the art of dance is strong. The training rests on four pillars: choreographic research, translation, structuring and communication. Practical workshops are given in theatre lighting, scenography, dance and camera, theatre, concept development, essay writing, entrepreneurship, and orientation in the field of work. The students are also trained in their personal performing capacities. During their third year, the students create five choreographies as a preparation for the professional practice, as well as a final choreography during their fourth year. On these occasions, the students work with professional dancers and in a professional setting. In this last year they also produce a longer practical research with a choreographer / dance company of their own choice.
SCHOLARSHIPS According to us, a strong connection with the professional fields of work inspires students and broadens their views. Every year, students can apply for three of the most prestigious festivals in the world. We cooperate with: t Summer Dance Forever, Amsterdam; t House Dance Forever, Amsterdam; t Deltebre Dansa, Spain.
AUDITIONS Dance Academy is always on the lookout for strong personalities. We select the most talented and passionate candidates who fit in with the goals and requirements of the training and the field of work. The auditions take place in Tilburg, Dublin, Berlin and Hamburg.
FURTHeR INFORMATION For further information regarding the training programme, registration procedures, auditions and costs, please check our website.
Fontys Dance Academy Zwijsenplein 1
5038 TZ Tilburg
PO box 90907
5000 GJ Tilburg
Phone
+31(0)8850 78888
FHKdanceacademy@fontys.nl
website
www.fontys.nl/danceacademy
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