A FULL WORKING DAY WITH A CLEAR ARTISTIC PROGRESSION
Every class has a purpose. Every day builds on the last.
ART of - Madrid Ballet Intensive is structured as a serious full-day ballet intensive. Participants work in level-appropriate groups, with classes rotating between classical ballet training, variations, repertoire, William Forsythe-based movement work, choreographic workshops and physical preparation.
The schedule below reflects the established working structure of previous ART of - Madrid editions and provides a realistic guide for 2027. Exact teachers, studios, group assignments and class order are confirmed separately for the current edition.
The schedule below reflects the established working structure of previous ART of - Madrid editions and provides a realistic guide for 2027. Exact teachers, studios, group assignments and class order are confirmed separately for the current edition.
REPRESENTATIVE MONDAY-FRIDAY SCHEDULE
Approximately 10:00-17:00
10:00-11:30 · Morning training block
Depending on the group:
11:45-13:15 · Second training block
Depending on the group:
14:00-15:15/15:30 · Afternoon development block
Depending on the day and group:
15:30/15:45-17:00 · Final working block
Depending on the group:
On selected days, male participants may receive an additional men’s class or specialised coaching during the programme.
Depending on the group:
- Classical ballet training
- William Forsythe-based improvisation and repertoire
- Musicality, coordination and technical development
11:45-13:15 · Second training block
Depending on the group:
- Classical ballet training
- Classical variations and technique
- Repertoire
- Forsythe-based movement work
- Choreographic workshop
14:00-15:15/15:30 · Afternoon development block
Depending on the day and group:
- Classical variation coaching
- Choreographic workshop
- Body awareness
- Dance and sports science
- Individual technical and artistic development
15:30/15:45-17:00 · Final working block
Depending on the group:
- Choreographic workshop
- Repertoire and interpretation
- Body awareness and physical preparation
- Forsythe-based movement exploration
- Artistic coaching
On selected days, male participants may receive an additional men’s class or specialised coaching during the programme.
REPRESENTATIVE SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Approximately 10:00-14:00
10:00-11:00 · First class
Depending on the group:
11:15-12:30 · Second class
Depending on the group:
12:45-14:00 · Final class
Depending on the group:
Depending on the group:
- Classical ballet training or Forsythe-based movement work
11:15-12:30 · Second class
Depending on the group:
- Repertoire, choreographic workshop or classical training
12:45-14:00 · Final class
Depending on the group:
- Choreographic workshop, body awareness, repertoire or another programme-specific session
TWO WEEKS OF PROGRESSION
The second week is not simply a repetition.
The daily framework remains consistent, allowing dancers to work with concentration and develop reliable professional habits. However, the artistic material, faculty input, repertoire and choreographic tasks progress throughout the course.
Week two may introduce additional teachers, new repertoire, further variation coaching and more advanced choreographic work.
From intensive to company experience
During the first week of ART of - Madrid Ballet Intensive, 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.
GROUPS AND FINAL SCHEDULE
Participants are assigned to groups according to age, training level, professional experience and the artistic needs of the programme.
The final individual schedule, including confirmed class times, group allocation, faculty and studio information, is normally sent approximately one week before the course.
The final participant schedule and written organisational information take precedence over this representative website schedule. Adjustments may be made for artistic, operational, health or safety reasons.
Week two may introduce additional teachers, new repertoire, further variation coaching and more advanced choreographic work.
From intensive to company experience
During the first week of ART of - Madrid Ballet Intensive, 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.
GROUPS AND FINAL SCHEDULE
Participants are assigned to groups according to age, training level, professional experience and the artistic needs of the programme.
The final individual schedule, including confirmed class times, group allocation, faculty and studio information, is normally sent approximately one week before the course.
The final participant schedule and written organisational information take precedence over this representative website schedule. Adjustments may be made for artistic, operational, health or safety reasons.