Session Description

This five-day program is designed to extend your training, spark your creativity and challenge you as an artist, providing an opportunity for professional and early-career dance artists to learn from Sydney Dance Company’s Artistic Team and industry leading artists. The Professional Intensive is an application-based program. Tertiary dance students, graduates and professional dancers with a high level of ballet or contemporary dance training aged 18+ are encouraged to apply for this invaluable opportunity with Australia’s leading contemporary dance company. The five-days will include contemporary technique classes in a variety of styles and methodologies, improvisation tasks, and a creative development and the opportunity to learn Sydney Dance Company repertoire which will culminate in an informal sharing session. The aim of the program, held in the iconic Wharf studios, is to leave you feeling creatively motivated and inspired as an artist. Both Australian and international applicants are welcome to apply. Sydney Dance Company is unable to assist international dancers with visa processes, however no study visa is required to participate in the Professional Intensive. Successful applicants will be notified by email on the outcome of their application. Sydney Dance Company may make offers prior to the application closing date of Sunday 19 January 2025, therefore applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.