AOBI
Summer Intensive
2025
21 July - 2 August
Amsterdam’s
Premier
Ballet
Training
The Art of Ballet Intensive (AOBI) transforms aspiring dancers into honed artists. Under the guidance of a team of seasoned professionals, our program offers a deep dive into the technique and artistry of dance. Our program welcomes ambitious pre-professional as well as recreational dancers, and culminates with a theater performance for our full-course participants. At AOBI we are firmly committed to the principles of inclusivity.
You will have the unique opportunity to train with an elite roster of guest teachers, choreographers, and adjudicators from world-class ballet companies and institutions such as the Prix de Lausanne, Royal Ballet School, Dutch National Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theater, Paris Opera Ballet, Harkness Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Rambert Ballet, Berlin Opera Ballet, Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond!
Refine your technique, deepen your artistry, and expand your horizons alongside a diverse and passionate community of dedicated dancers. Located in the vibrant cultural heart of beautiful Amsterdam, you will receive top-tier training and become part of a supportive and inclusive collective that fosters growth, creativity, and cross-cultural artistic exchange. The AOBI is more than just an intensive program— it’s a transformational experience that will elevate your craft and immerse you in a legacy of excellence, tradition, and innovation.
One-on-one Coaching
Unleash your true potential and take your dance skills, artistry, and personal goals to new heights with an exclusive one-on-one coaching session with one of our esteemed faculty members.
On-site Ballet Portrait Photoshoot
Our revered dance professionals will guide you to strike the perfect pose, while our esteemed dance photographers from Studio Oostrum capture the moment in an exquisite photograph.
Performance Opportunities
We conclude our summer program with a captivating performance, set against the vibrant backdrop of a charming theater located in the heart of Amsterdam.
Didy Veldman
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Didy Veldman \
Artistic Director Humanoove Dance Company • Faculty Prix de Lausanne • Royal Ballet School of England’s Contemporary Program Manager
Alexander Alvarez Silvestre
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Alexander Alvarez Silvestre \
Finalist Prix de Lausanne's "Young Creation Award" • Dancer Dutch National Ballet Junior Company
Sebia Plantefève-Castryck
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Sebia Plantefève-Castryck \
Dancer Dutch National Ballet • Danced with Dutch National Ballet Junior Company
Martin Meng
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Martin Meng \
Danced with Dutch National Ballet, National Ballet of Canada & Berlin Opera Ballet • International Ballet Master
Jeanne Solan
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Jeanne Solan \
Danced with Netherlands Dance Theater 1 & 3, Harkness Ballet & Berlin Opera Ballet • Winner “The Swan” Award • International Ballet Mistress
Uri Eugenio
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Uri Eugenio \
Danced with Scapino Ballet, Nanine Linning Dance Company & LeineRoebana • International Choreographer
Sarah Miles
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Sarah Miles \
Performer & Associate Choreographer on Broadway (NYC) • Danced with Paris Opera Ballet & Lyon Opera Ballet
Bill Goodson
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Bill Goodson \
World-Renowned Choreographer & Dancer for TV, Stage & Film; Moulin Rouge, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, & Glora Estefan
Daniel Owoseni Ajala
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Daniel Owoseni Ajala \
Founder and Creative Director Leap of Dance Academy – Lagos, Nigeria
Pallas Sluyter
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Pallas Sluyter \
Founder & Artistic Director The Art of Ballet Intensive • International Guest Teacher, Choreographer, Mentor, & Coach
Lorenzo Koppenaal
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Lorenzo Koppenaal \
Founder & Artistic Director The Art of Ballet Intensive • International Guest Teacher, Choreographer, Mentor, & Coach
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