The 5 O'Clock Class is open to dance talents from the age of 10 as well as to talents with a 'late' dance wish. The curriculum has three levels and the students progress to the next level depending on their age and level.

• Junior | age 9+ years
• Teen | age 13+ years
• Peer | age 15+ years
• Weekend 5 O'Clock Class A | age 13+ years
• Weekend 5 O'Clock Class B | age 15+ years

The 5 O'Clock Class has been set up in such a way that it includes the various links in the talent development chain. ​The program operates according to the phases: getting acquainted, discovering, developing, reflection, co-creation and excelling.

The auditions for the Peers, Teens, Juniors and Weekend take place at the Academy of Theatre and Dance (ATD). The audition for the Combi Class takes place in the Kunstlinie, Almere.

There is one audition day per group, they are spread over a number of Saturdays. See the schedule below. At the audition you can expect 2 lessons in a different dance style. At the end of the half day there is a moment for solos. You may prepare a solo of max 1.5 minutes for this. The solo is allowed in your own style, with your own music, with your own choreography.

Deadline for registration of the audition: May 8

13 May
Morning: Juniors
Afternoon: Peers

May 20th
Morning: Weekend A (13+)
Afternoon: Weekend B (15+)

May 27th
Morning: Combi Class in Almere (this audition takes place in Almere at the Kunstlinie)
Afternoon: Teens

When registering, clearly state which group you want to audition for.
The link for the registration form will be online in February, and can be found here.