FAQs

Program Overview & Requirements

  • Unfortunately, our courses are only designed for students who already have a good base and strong foundation relevant to their age/level: beginner, intermediate or advanced (please refer to the minimal requirements to participate).

    Students should regularly attend classes and/or study at a dance program. We don’t offer classes for absolute beginners.

  • Level placements for our programs will be based on submitted dance photographs for both foundational and intermediate levels.

    During registration, participants can select their preferred level. Final level assignments will be made prior to the intensive and confirmed by the Artistic Directors of AOBI within the first two days.

    Applicants for the pre-professional/advanced program must also submit an audition video, following the specified guidelines. You will be notified of your acceptance to the advanced/pre-professional program within a few weeks.

    Submission guidelines are available at the top of the submission pages for your reference.

    For any questions, please contact info@the-art-of-ballet-intensive.com.

  • Foundational/Intermediate Program

    We understand that dance can be a challenging and rewarding art form, and we want to ensure that all of our dancers feel comfortable and confident in their abilities. For this reason, we recommend that dancers have at least 2 consecutive years of consistent experience and feel at ease completing a full beginner/intermediate-level class without needing to watch a demonstrator. We understand that everyone learns at their own pace, and we want to ensure that you feel comfortable with a somewhat faster pace of our classes. Our goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all of our dancers.

    Advanced/Pre-Professional Program

    Dancers who are interested in taking pre-professional/advanced level classes should ideally have at least 5 consecutive years of consistent advanced ballet experience. To feel comfortable in such classes, you should be able to complete them without needing to watch a demonstrator and be familiar with fast-paced and more complicated steps. Additionally, you can be affiliated with a pre-professional dance program (MBO/HBO) or dance company.

  • Yes of course!

    We’ve welcomed dancers from all over the world such as the United States, Canada, Chili, Guatamala, Greece, Poland, Germany, Finland, Ukraine, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, and The Netherlands.

Program Logistics

  • We invite you to wear what you’re comfortable in. However, we would like you to keep the following in mind:

    Avoid wearing any jewelry, accessories, or smartwatches.

    Wear your hair in a slick and neat ballet bun of choice.

    Please refrain from using body moisturizers, perfume, and oil/gel-based hair products, as these can make the ballet floor dangerously slippery.

    Bring warm-ups to keep you warm during breaks.

    Ballet Class

    • Leotard

    • Tights

    • Ballet flats

    As an advanced dancer, you may wear pointe shoes during class and variation studies. However, this is not recommended for beginners en pointe and is subject to the discretion of the directors of The Art of Ballet Intensive.

    Modern/Contemporary Class

    • Leotard

    • Jazz pants or comfortable fitted sweatpants (not too loose!)

    • Socks

  • To participate in the performance, enrollment in the Full Course Program is required. Please note that while participation in the performance is encouraged, it is not mandatory.

  • Our workshops will be conducted in English. Almost all faculty members are fluent in Dutch as well. If you have any specific language-related concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

  • Yes, it is possible to book a single day.

    • Single day

    • One week

    • Two weeks

Registration and Policies

  • We appreciate your interest in the AOBI program. Please note that your spot will only be confirmed upon receipt of the full course fee and any add-ons.

    Please be advised that submitting the non-refundable application fee does not guarantee your spot.

  • Please be informed that all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We invite you to proceed with the payment of the non-refundable application fee to reserve your spot in the program. Upon the successful completion of this step, you will receive a payment link to pay for your chosen program within a few days.

    Kindly note that your participation slot will be secure and confirmed only upon receipt of the full course fee. Once the course fee is received in full, you’ll receive confirmation from The Art of Ballet Intensive.

    We value your dedication to the art of ballet and look forward to your participation in our program! Should you have any further queries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    If you become ill or injured, please email us at info@the-art-of-ballet-intensive.com. We'll change your ticket to credits for future intensives.

  • You’ll receive a full refund of the course fees and add-ons minus the non-refundable application fee.

  • We advise you to refer to our Terms & Conditions page.

Payment and Fees

  • For EU residents

    • The Art of Ballet Intensive

    • IBAN: NL44 BUNQ 2031 7668 99

    • BIC: BUNQNL2A

    For Non-EU residents, please contact us at info@the-art-of-ballet-intensive.com

  • Payment can be made via credit card, bank transfer, or other listed methods on the payment link page.

  • To process your application, we kindly ask that the non-refundable application fee be paid at the time of registration. This fee is essential for us to proceed with your registration.

  • You can pay the program fees either in full or in two or three installments. After registering, you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed with the payment plan.

Venue, Amenities & Lodging

  • AOBI’s Summer Program will take place at a private venue situated in the heart of Amsterdam. The venue, located just a 5-minute walk from Leidseplein, offers an ideal setting for dancers to immerse themselves in a captivating and inspiring environment.

  • No, lodging is not included; however, a variety of accommodations to suit your needs and budget can be found throughout Amsterdam. The city offers numerous options, ranging from hotels to short-term rentals, making it convenient to locate a place nearby.

    Any hostel, Airbnb, or hotel located near “Vondelpark”, “Leidseplein”, or “Weteringschans” is within walking distance of our venue.

    • Boutique Hotel View
      Located just a few minutes' walk from Leidseplein.

    • Krisotel
      Situated in Amsterdam’s City Center, Krisotel is a very short walk from Leidseplein.

    • Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam
      A 4-star boutique hotel located about 5 minutes from Leidseplein.

    • Hotel Vossius Vondelpark
      Located across from Vondelpark and only a 10-minute walk from Leidseplein.

    • Mozart Hotel
      Just a short walk from Leidseplein, Mozart Hotel provides a great location for exploring Amsterdam's central areas.

  • Daily lunch and snacks are not provided. We suggest that you plan to bring lunch — there's a small kitchenette equipped with a tiny fridge, water cooker, and microwave. Several restaurants, grocery stores, and cafes are within a 2-minute walk from the studios. The small canteen does have a vending machine.

  • We would like to inform you that parking near the canals of Amsterdam is extremely limited. Thus, we strongly recommend public transportation when traveling to our downtown studios at Leidseplein. While there are parking garages nearby, it is essential to note that they tend to be rather costly. As such, we would like to encourage all attendees to consider alternative modes of transportation to reduce inconvenience and expenses.