Seven focused days. Technical clarity. Artistic depth.
17.08. - 23.08.2026
Taking place from 16 to 22 August 2027 at ENDM – École Nationale de Danse de Marseille, the programme brings together classical ballet, Forsythe repertoire, creative practice, coaching and individual artistic development.
Dancers work in an international environment with a strong focus on technical precision, movement understanding, interpretation and artistic growth.
12+
MARSEILLE
5 days
40 EUR
Classical precision.
Choreographic intelligence.
The Forsythe perspective.
Classical ballet provides the technical foundation, while repertoire and variation work connect precision with musicality, interpretation and performance. Forsythe Improvisation Technologies and related choreographic principles develop spatial awareness, articulation and the ability to make independent artistic choices.
Individual coaching and creative practice complete seven concentrated days of training and artistic development at ENDM – École Nationale de Danse de Marseille.
LEVEL EVALUATION
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William Forsythe is part
of the working language
not a decorative name.
The work encourages dancers to deepen their understanding of technique—not only as a physical vocabulary, but as a tool for thinking, responding and making informed choices within contemporary choreographic practice.
ART of’s international education network.
Marseille: one focused summer week within the ART of artistic vision.
Its distinctive identity is a concentrated seven-day summer programme for motivated dancers aged 12+, including advanced and pre-professional students as well as professional dancers.
Classical ballet provides the technical foundation. Repertoire, Forsythe-based movement exploration, creative practice and individual coaching expand that foundation through musicality, spatial awareness, adaptability and independent artistic thinking.
Classical precision
Placement, coordination, musicality, strength and individual technical correction.
Choreographic intelligence
Timing, space, dynamics, intention and the structure behind movement.
The Forsythe perspective
Spatial awareness, movement choices and choreographic tools inspired by William Forsythe’s approach to movement and composition.
Professional perspective
Direct contact with the professional dance world through experienced artists, choreographers and ballet directors, with individual feedback on artistic development and future direction.
Repertoire & Interpretation
Variation and repertoire work develop musicality, stylistic understanding, interpretation and artistic presence.
Individual development
Focused coaching helps each dancer recognise individual strengths, understand current priorities and define the next steps in their artistic and professional development.
This summer, join ART of in Marseille for one focused week of intensive training, artistic exploration and individual development.
From 16–22 August 2027, the ART of Ballet Intensive Marseille (Stage de Danse Marseille) welcomes motivated dancers aged 12+, from advanced and pre-professional students to professional dancers, for an international training experience in the heart of the Mediterranean.
The programme brings together classical ballet, technique, repertoire, Forsythe repertoire work, creative practice and individual coaching. Dancers work in groups suited to their age, experience and level, with close attention to technical precision, movement understanding, interpretation and individual artistic development.
The intensive takes place at the École Nationale de Danse de Marseille (ENDM), a professional environment dedicated to dance and artistic training.
École Nationale de Danse de Marseille
20 Boulevard de Gabès
13008 Marseille, France
Places are limited. Apply now for ART of Marseille 2027.
Applicants submit their dance background and recent evaluation material. Admission and group placement are based on present technical and artistic readiness.
The minimum age for the ART of Stage de Danse Marseille is 12 years. Participants are assigned to groups according to age, technical level, training background and experience so that training remains focused and appropriate throughout the week.
