Professional Dancers Education: A vision

During the first year the student should acquire:

Curiosity; the desire to learn and the drive to develop.
Knowledge and comprehension of basic techniques and how they inter-relate. Also the ability to relate the techniques to one's instrument.
An understanding of how all techniques relate to dance as an Art, in relation to choreographers, choreographies, styles, music, social and political tendencies and circumstances etc.
An awareness of the development of dance in relation to the other Arts.
Individual experience of other Art forms including written and verbal appreciations and evaluations of performances, productions, exhibitions etc.
Acceptance and implementation of the self- discipline, life-style and dedication needed to be a dancer.
Awareness of the possibilities and challenges of one's instrument.
Knowledge of the network available for support with physical or mental problems.
Realization of the necessity of independent work to improve one's body and master techniques.
Realization that a career in dance is an on-going process requiring both time and patience.
An awareness of the breadth of skills needed for a dancer's training.
A successive increase in self-esteem.
Insight and awareness of what the Professional Dancers Education at Balettakademien stands for, expects and requires.

In addition to the skills and knowledge from the first year, during the second year the student should acquire:

Curiosity: A more focused desire to learn and a greater drive towards development.
A realization of one's dance talent and the will to cultivate it.
An ability to relate oneself to the dance profession and relate that to one's work.
A deeper knowledge and a degree of mastery of the basic techniques.
A deeper knowledge and critical understanding of one's instrument and how it works.
The realization of how technical knowledge and mastery can lead to artistic growth.
Experience of working in group and solo choreographies.
Some insight into one's own, personal, artistic expression.
An ability to work both independently and with guidance.
The ability to draw conclusions, experience and inspiration from other art forms and use these in dance.
Realization of the value of an extensive professional network. Also the skills necessary to create and maintain it, including national and international contacts and experience.
A high level of proficiency in all the subjects "outside" the basic techniques.

In addition to the skills and knowledge acquired in the first and second years, during the third year the student should acquire:

The status and attributes of a young professional; an individual artistic identity and the ability to express it.
An understanding of the complexity of Balettakademien's Professional Dancers' Education.
Mastery of the major techniques leading to freedom of artistic expression and confidence in one's technical ability.
The ability to interpret and contribute in varied choreographic production situations and styles.
Knowledge and appreciation of repertoire and its role in dance.
The ability to present oneself in a professional manner in auditions, interviews etc.
The ability to formulate one's own artistic viewpoints, both verbally and in writing.
The tools and skills to find or create work within a global perspective.
A strong sense of self, both as a dancer and as a person.
The assurance that one has the necessary talent, drive, ability, and background to succeed.
Pride in one's achievements.