Hamburg Ballet - Year-Round Program - The School of Hamburg Ballet
Caspar-Voght-Straße 54, 20535 Hamburg, Germany
Company affiliated
No adult program
Offers education access
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary
Description
The School of the Hamburg Ballet, established in 1978, trains young people from all over the world for a professional dance career. The syllabus gives priority to all aspects of classical-academic dance such as pas de deux, pointe work, classical and contemporary variations, and Neumeier-repertoire. The syllabus also includes courses dedicated to the techniques of modern and character dance and is complemented by Pilates and strengthening classes. A strong emphasis is put on classes in choreographic composition. The academic programme also includes anatomy, music theory and dance history. All classes are held in the Ballettzentrum Hamburg. This building, previously a high school for girls, is one of the last buildings designed by the famous Hamburg architect Fritz Schumacher. It has been converted into a training facility with nine studios, used by the Hamburg Ballet, the National Youth Ballet and the school. The boarding facilities with places for 34 students is also located in the building. Entrance examinations for pupils are held annually each spring. The pre-school is for children ages 7–9 years, the intermediate classes 10–16 years the Theatre Classes 16-18 years. Prospective students are assessed on physical aptitude, rhythmic and improvisational talents, as well as their level of classical ballet technique in relation to their age.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
10-16
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
The curriculum is essentially based on the classical ballet technique. This includes Pointe or Pirouette/Batterie classes, pas de deux, classical and contemporary variations, and the study of repertoire reflecting the work of the Hamburg Ballet, especially the vast repertoire of John Neumeier. Modern dance and choreographic composition also occupy a central part of the course. The training is supplemented by character dance, Pilates and strengthening classes, as well as theory lessons in anatomy, music theory and dance history.
Session Information
Ages:
16-18
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
The curriculum is essentially based on the classical ballet technique. This includes Pointe or Pirouette/Batterie classes, pas de deux, classical and contemporary variations, and the study of repertoire reflecting the work of the Hamburg Ballet, especially the vast repertoire of John Neumeier. Modern dance and choreographic composition also occupy a central part of the course. The training is supplemented by character dance, Pilates and strengthening classes, as well as theory lessons in anatomy, music theory and dance history.
Session Information
Ages:
7-9
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable
Session Description
The curriculum is essentially based on the classical ballet technique. This includes Pointe or Pirouette/Batterie classes, pas de deux, classical and contemporary variations, and the study of repertoire reflecting the work of the Hamburg Ballet, especially the vast repertoire of John Neumeier. Modern dance and choreographic composition also occupy a central part of the course. The training is supplemented by character dance, Pilates and strengthening classes, as well as theory lessons in anatomy, music theory and dance history.
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