Classical precision
Placement, coordination, musicality, strength and individual technical correction.
Program · ART of Madrid
Classical discipline becomes choreographic intelligence.
A connected training process shaped by classical precision, repertoire, William Forsythe’s movement thinking, individual coaching and professional artistic development.
RecognitionPrix de LausannePartner Summer School
Defining practiceWilliam ForsytheMovement thinking & choreographic intelligence
Madrid profileAdvanced 14+Student · Professional · Observation
Madrid’s distinct identity
More than a sequence of daily classes.
ART of Madrid connects exact classical training with repertoire, musicality, choreographic understanding and individual artistic development. Each discipline supports the next rather than existing as an isolated masterclass.
The work asks dancers not only to execute movement, but to understand why it works, how it relates to space and music, and how to make clear artistic decisions.
Training focus
Choreographic intelligence
Timing, space, dynamics, intention and the structure behind movement.
The Forsythe perspective
Spatial awareness, movement choices, repertoire and tools for thinking through choreography.
Career awareness
Focused feedback helps each dancer identify strengths and practical next priorities.
Repertoire & interpretation
Movement material is connected to musical structure, style and performance decisions.
Professional & audition opportunities
Professional encounters and edition-specific opportunities are communicated when they are confirmed.
The Forsythe perspective
A method for seeing, thinking and choosing in movement.
The ART of Ballet Courses are given with the kind support of William Forsythe. His Improvisation Technologies provide concrete tools for understanding space, geometry, coordination, articulation and compositional choice.
At ART of Madrid these ideas are connected back to classical technique and repertoire. The aim is a dancer who can execute with precision and also respond intelligently to choreography.
Professional perspective
From intensive to company experience.
During the first week of ART of Madrid, selected dancers may be invited to join company class with Compañía Nacional de Danza during the second week, offering an opportunity to experience the rhythm, expectations and working environment of a professional ballet company.
Selection and participation are subject to confirmation for the respective edition.
One or two weeks
A complete experience with room to go deeper
Participation period and participant profile are selected separately. One week forms a complete intensive; two weeks allow more continuity, development and artistic depth.
Observation Classes
Methodology-focused professional development
Teachers, pedagogues and dance professionals can observe class architecture, exercise development, musical choices, correction language, level adaptation and dancer care.
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