MASTERCLASSES AND AUDITIONS
The event: IDEA International Dance Events and Auditions
The Organizers:
Artistic Director: Elisabetta Hertel, A.C. Accademia Internazionale Coreutica,
Assistant to the Director Lucrezia Costanza
The project:
IDEA (International Dance Events and Auditions) wants to be a springboard for young people who want to make the Dance their profession. Coming from all over Italy, Europe and the world, young people, from the age of 16 up to 25 years will have the opportunity to take advantage of auditions and masterclasses that will offer them the opportunity to begin their artistic career. In previous years, IDEA, has given young dancers the opportunity to obtain the following opportunities:
5 one-year contracts
4 one-year internships
34 apprenticeships
16 invitations to audition at different companies
16 admissions to professional formation programs with scholarship
15 admissions to professional formation programs
Our aim: To offer young talented dancers the opportunity to:
- Get contracts, apprenticeships and internships at international dance companies
- Progressing through Masterclasses
Program, events, dates, location, guests
Multiple audition for national and international dance companies: 9 Companies 1 city
In the presence of the representatives (Directors or Ballet Masters) of the companies.
Candidates will be evaluated during Masterclasses and multiple auditions to obtain contracts, apprenticeships, and internships:
Companies and their representatives on-site:
- Ballet Ireland Anne Maher Diretress
- Ballett Koblenz Germany, Steffen Fuch Director
- Ballet Preljocaj France Stéphane Loras Head of Pedagogie
- Ballet Theatre U.K. Christopher Moore Director
- Carabdanza Spain Gonzalo Diaz Director
- Kinesis CDC Italy Angelo Egarese Director
- Komoko Dance Company Italy Adriano Popolo Rubio Rehearsals Director
- Tanz Company Gervasi Austria Elio Gervasi Director
- Opinion Public Belgium Victor Launeay Co-Founder and Choreographer
Dates: 5,6,7,8 February 2026
Location: Teatro l’Affratellamento via Giampaolo Orsini 73 Florence Italy
Participation’s fees:
SINGLE MASTERCLASS February 05th 06th (you may choose how many and which one you want to attend)
Steffen Fuchs Ballett Koblenz Director (05th february) 50.00€
Adriano Popolo Rubio Komoco DC Rehearsal Director (05th february) 50.00€
Angelo Egarese: Kinesis CDC Director (05th february) 50.00€
Christopher Moore Ballet Theatre UK Director (06th february) 50,00€
Anne Maher Ballet Ireland Director (06th February) 50.00€
Elio Gervasi Tanz Company Gervasi Director (06 february) 50.00€
OPEN CARD MASTERCLASSES (6 classes) February 05th 06th € 250.00
OPEN CARD MASTERCLASSES (6 classes) February 05th 06th + AUDITION February 07th 08th € 480.00
ONLY AUDITION February 07th 08th € 250.00
Program:
Registration time and final schedule will be communicated to participants by e-mail.
Location: Teatro L’Affratellamento, via Giampaolo Orsini 73 Firenze Italy
MASTERCLASSES February 05th 06th2026
Masterclasses held by:
- Steffen Fuchs Ballett Koblenz Director (05th february)
- Adriano Popolo Rubio Rehearsal Director Komoco DC (05th february)
- Angelo Egarese: Kinesis CDC Director (05th february)
- Christopher Moore Ballet Theatre UK Director (06th february)
- Anne Maher Ballet Ireland Director (06th february)
- Elio Gervasi Tanz Company Gervasi Director (06th february)
AUDITIONS February 7th/8th 2026 (candidates may choose in which audition participate)
- Audition 1 Only classical ballet companies (Ballett Koblenz, Ballet Theatre U.K., Ballet Ireland)
- Audition 2 All companies (Ballett Koblenz, Ballet Theatre U.K., Ballet Ireland, Ballet Preljocaj, Carabdanza, Komoco DC, Kinesis CDC, Tanz Company Gervasi, Opinion Public)
ATTENTION FOR AUDITIONS 1 AND 2 FEMALE DANCERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR POINTE SHOES.
- Audition 3 Only Contemporary Dance Companies (Ballet Preljocaj, Carabdanza, Komoco DC, Kinesis CDC, Tanz Company Gervasi, Opinion Public)
Auditions’ program on February 07th 2026
For audition 1, 2 and 3 the schedule will be as follows:
- Registration and assignment of numbers
- 1st Round: Ballet Class (in presence of Directors and Ballet Masters)
- 2nd Round: Contemporary Dance Class (in presence of Directors and Ballet Masters)
Auditions’ program on February 08th 2026
Warm up classes (Directors and Ballet Masters not present)
- 3rd Round: Presentation of (in presence of directors and ballet masters)
Audition 1: 1 variation from the classical dance repertoire or 1 contemporary dance solo (candidates’ choice)
Audition 2: 1 variation from the classical dance repertoire and 1 contemporary dance solo
Audition 3: 1 contemporary dance solo
PLEASE NOTE all candidates will participate in the 2 days auditions. Cuts of candidates, after 1st and 2nd rounds, are NOT planned.
- 4th Round: Candidates selected for any positions in companies (contracts, apprenticeships, internships) will be called for one or more interviews with the representatives of the companies.
Stage Rehearsals
Dimensions of stage 8m x 10m
On days 7, 8 and 9 there will be time slots available for stage rehearsals of variations and contemporary dance solos
N.B. (variations or solos are chosen by the candidate)
Recipients:
- Masterclasses: from 16 to 25 years of age (as of February 5th 2026)
- Audition: from 18 to 25 years of age (as of February 7th 2026)
Accommodation:
Accademia Internazionale Coreutica has established a collaboration with The Student Hotel Viale Belfiore and Viale Lavagnini
https://www.guestreservations.com/the-student-hotel-florence
At the time of booking, enter the 15% discount code: AIC26
Accademia Internazionale Coreutica does not assume any responsibility regarding the procedures, regulations, payment and cancellation policies, nor does it assume any responsibility of any kind for accommodations requested by participants at TSH facilities.
Registration deadline: January 05th2026
Contacts (for information and enrolment)
Accademia Internazionale Coreutica
Cell. + 39 3405130978
E-mail ideauditions@gmail.com
www.accademiainternazionalecoreutica.org