Dutch National Ballet Academy organizes a 5-days Teachers Intensive Week where you can learn the NBA method of teaching Classical Ballet.

When?

• 24-28 November 2025 or
• 16-20 February 2026 or
• 20-24 April 2026

For whom?

• Classical (former) ballet dancers who wish to be retrained as teachers of classical ballet.
• (Ballet) teachers who wish to deepen their knowledge of teaching classical ballet according to the methods of the National Ballet Academy.

Atttending lectures in:

• NBA methodology
• Pedagogy
• Music
• Anatomy

And more:

• Observing ballet classes with pupils and students of the NBA (all levels)
• Intervision and discussions with colleagues
• Share experiences with NBA teachers and colleagues
• Networking with international colleagues
• Q&A with NBA Artistic Director Dario Elia

Quotes from participants:

A high-quality educational experience that gave teachers the opportunity to confirm and enrich their work.

A warm welcome that made teachers feel involved in the activities of the academy, which is managed with professionalism, care, and attention.