The ART of idea
ART of Ballet Intensives connect precise classical training with individual correction, repertoire, choreographic understanding and artistic development. Each city develops its own programme rather than repeating the same structure in a different location.
In Marseille, this philosophy becomes a focused seven-day programme for dancers aged 12+, bringing together classical ballet, classical repertoire and variations, William Forsythe repertoire and choreographic principles, creative practice and individual coaching.
The Marseille edition is designed as one connected artistic week. Material, corrections and ideas develop progressively across the programme, allowing dancers to deepen both technical organisation and independent artistic thinking.
William Forsythe
ART of Ballet Intensives are presented with the kind support of William Forsythe. His approach to space, structure, articulation and choreographic decision-making is an important reference within ART of’s artistic work.
In Marseille, William Forsythe repertoire and related choreographic principles complement classical ballet and classical repertoire, helping dancers connect technical structure with spatial awareness, musicality, coordination and independent artistic choices.
International recognition
ART of became an official Partner Summer School of the Prix de Lausanne in 2016. The partnership forms part of ART of’s long-term commitment to serious training, international exchange and individual artistic development.
ART of – Stage de Danse Marseille brings this artistic philosophy into a concentrated seven-day programme at ENDM – École Nationale de Danse de Marseille, with its own distinctive focus on classical training, repertoire, William Forsythe work, creative practice and individual coaching.
One ART of DNA
For motivated dancers aged 12+, including advanced and pre-professional students as well as professional dancers. Marseille is a focused seven-day programme combining classical ballet, repertoire and variations, William Forsythe repertoire, creative practice and individual coaching at ENDM – École Nationale de Danse de Marseille.
For advanced dancers aged 14+, pre-professional students and professional dancers. Madrid combines intensive classical training, repertoire, choreographic development and professional perspective within its two-week programme structure.
For the 2027 edition, selected dancers may also be invited to join a company class with Compañía Nacional de Danza during the second week, subject to selection and final confirmation.
For dancers aged 10+, advanced students, pre-professional students and professional dancers. Zurich combines classical foundations with individual correction, repertoire, William Forsythe Improvisation Technologies, creative development, Body Awareness and Voice & Speech.
ART of Dresden develops the same artistic principles within a concentrated Winter Intensive format, combining classical training, repertoire, artistic development and individual coaching within its own programme structure.
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