National Ballet Academy: Classical Ballet




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The National Ballet Academy (NBA) is the premier institution for classical ballet education in the Netherlands. It offers a rigorous Bachelor of Arts (BA) program at the Amsterdam University of the Arts, designed to train talented young dancers to meet the highest professional standards.
The NBA curriculum provides comprehensive training in classical ballet technique, ensuring dancers are prepared for careers with top international ballet companies. Renowned instructors with extensive professional experience guide students in their artistic development.
Students gain valuable performance experience through participation in productions and collaborations with major dance ensembles in the Netherlands and abroad. The BA program incorporates courses in dance history, musical theory, anatomy, and injury prevention, fostering a well-rounded artistic and intellectual foundation.
Overall, the National Ballet Academy’s BA program in Classical Ballet provides exceptional training and prepares dancers for thriving professional careers on the world stage.
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High school diploma (equivalent to the Dutch havo or mbo4 diploma), preliminary course in Classical Ballet NBA or a similar course elsewhere (1 year exemption), plus: Associate Degree Classical Ballet NBA (2 years) or a similar course elsewhere or a BA Classical Ballet course elsewhere (NB: in that case, the institutional tuition fee will be set at € 5,360); The aforementioned also applies to students coming from the professional field or a preliminary course and a minimum of 10 years’ professional dance experience in a company based on classical ballet technique.
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