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 registration auditions: 12 May 2024 

20 April
Combi class Almere (13+)

18 May
Ochtend: Weekend A (13+)
Middag: Weekend B (15+) 

25 May
Ochtend: Teen (13+)
Middag: Peer (15+)

1 June
Ochtend: Junior (9+)

Open the registration form