BA Classical Ballet

Three-year course (180 credits)

The programme is intended for young, talented dancers wanting to train in classical ballet after completing their compulsory primary and secondary education. The programme is also open to applicants who have completed upper-secondary schooling or parts thereof. The aim of the course is to train dancers for established Norwegian and foreign ballet companies – and for students to learn to create their own workplace.

Dance techniques and on-stage communication make up the main part of the course. Students also create their own works through the study of choreography. There are also classes in musical subjects, nutrition, anatomy and physical training, as well as a number of general academic subjects. These are tailored to the age group and include Norwegian, English and social studies, as well as dance theory.

At the start of the course each student undergoes a physical examination and has an individual training programme drawn up for him/her in conjunction with the Centre for Elite Sports. The Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (NIMI) helps the students to avoid injuries, and physiotherapists are available throughout the course.

Admission

Admission is by means of entrance examinations comprising dance classes, an interview and physical tests. Applicants must have completed their compulsory primary and secondary education, and be extremely gifted dancers, particularly in classical ballet. The entrance examinations are held between the winter holiday and Easter.

Up to eight students are admitted each year. The next closing date for applications is February the 1st of 2007.

An application form is available by contacting the Head of Study Programmes: Britt Wold at the Departement of Academic Affairs. Telephone: +47 22995742

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