ArtéBallét Intensive
A Boutique Ballet Experience
in the Heart of Amsterdam
27 – 30 December
Boutique Program
Limited class sizes, personal mentorship, individualized attention and a deep-dive into technique and artistry, all within an inclusive and nourishing environment.
High-Caliber Faculty
Train intimately with master artists from the world’s elite ballet institutions, with mentors from the Prix de Lausanne, Royal Ballet School, Dutch National Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theatre, and beyond.
Transformational
Advance your technique through exclusive one-on-one coaching, capture your artistry in one of our professional photoshoots, and perform in an intimate theater in the heart of Amsterdam.
This Winter!
This Winter!
Train With us
Train With us
The ArtéBallét Intensive is an immersive experience where your passion meets world-class coaching and mentorship. It’s an exclusive boutique program guiding you from studio to stage in the heart of Amsterdam.
The ArtéBallét Intensive (AÉBI) transforms aspiring dancers into honed artists. Under the guidance of a team of seasoned professionals, our program offers a deep dive into the technique and artistry of dance. Our winter program welcomes ambitious professional and pre-professional as well as recreational dancers, and culminates with an intimate studio performance. At AÉBI, we are firmly committed to the principles of inclusivity.
You will have the unique opportunity to train with an elite roster of guest teachers, choreographers, and adjudicators from world-class ballet companies and institutions such as the Prix de Lausanne, Royal Ballet School, Dutch National Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theater, Paris Opera Ballet, Harkness Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Rambert Ballet, Berlin Opera Ballet, and beyond!
Our Programs
Intermediate Program
Designed for dancers of all ages and backgrounds, our Intermediate Program warmly welcomes both vocational students and recreational dancers, offering a nurturing space where passion, artistry, and an intermediate level of training come together. With high-quality, in-depth instruction, dancers are supported in refining their technique and deepening their artistic expression.
No audition needed — just your love for ballet.
Advanced Program
Our Advanced Program is a springboard for dancers who aspire to refine their artistry and excel at the highest level. Guided by a distinguished international faculty, it offers world-class training in a supportive, inspiring, and deeply personal atmosphere.
Whether you are a professional, an emerging pre-professional, a vocational student, or an advanced dancer training privately toward a professional career, you will be challenged, mentored, and inspired to grow as you refine your technique, deepen your artistry, and step with confidence onto the professional stage.
Admission is by selection only.
Established dance professionals are exempt from the selection requirement if seeking enrollment in our advanced program.
Lorenzo Koppenaal
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Lorenzo Koppenaal \
Founder & Artistic Director the ArtéBallét Intensive • International Guest Teacher, Choreographer, Mentor, & Coach
Didy Veldman
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Didy Veldman \
Artistic Director Humanoove Dance Company • Faculty Prix de Lausanne • Royal Ballet School’s Contemporary Program Manager
Igone de Jongh
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Igone de Jongh \
Greatest Dutch Ballerina of her Generation • Former Principal Dancer at Dutch National Ballet • Winner “Golden Swan” & “Alexander Radius Prize”
Uri Eugenio
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Uri Eugenio \
Danced with Scapino Ballet, Nanine Linning Dance Company & LeineRoebana • International Choreographer
Christina Krigolson
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Christina Krigolson \
Danced with Estonian National Ballet • CEO Face The Barre • Danced/Starred at the Mariinsky & Bolshoi Stages
Anastasia Dunets
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Anastasia Dunets \
Ballet Mistress at Hungarian National Ballet • Danced with Mariinsky Theatre, State Oper Berlin & Finnish National Ballet
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"ArtéBallét Intensive was one of the most inspiring experiences I’ve ever had. Every day challenged me to grow not only technically, but also artistically and personally. The teachers’ guidance and passion created such a motivating environment, one that reminded me why I love to dance. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity, the friendships, and all the moments that made these two weeks unforgettable."
Yasmina Arsova | Student at the Staatliche Ballettschule, Berlin
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"I couldn't imagine a better place to refine every detail, receive truly thoughtful corrections, and enjoy every moment in the process!"
Warre Krol | Student at the Royal Conservatory, The Hague
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“I'm having a great time at the ArtéBallét Intensive! Every class is led by distinguished dance professionals each with extensive experience in the field, which is very inspiring."
Sara-Leigh Spalburg | Student at the Creative Contemporary Dance Program
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"I learned so much from the teachers. They all had such brilliant lives and careers, and the knowledge they passed down to us was incredible. I will carry it with me for the rest of my life."
Nikita Botes | Student at the Royal Conservatory
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"The teachers really taught me to go for it, to perform with passion, and to put that passion into my practice. It's something I can use not only when I'm dancing, but also in my everyday life."
Kim Krijnen | Recreational Dancer
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"What I like about ArtéBallét is that the teachers try to make the classes as fun as possible and everyone is very nice!"
Sophie Bottenhorn | Student at Balletschüle International Bonn
One-on-one Coaching Sessions
Refine your technique or work intensively on classical variations or solo pieces, with personalized coaching tailored to your individual goals by our revered faculty members.
On-site Ballet Portrait Photoshoot
Our revered dance professionals will guide you to strike the perfect pose, while our esteemed dance photographers from Studio Oostrum capture the moment in an exquisite photograph.
Performance Opportunities
We conclude our summer program with a captivating performance, set against the vibrant backdrop of an intimate theater located in the heart of Amsterdam.
Enter a world where excellence is nurtured, artistry is celebrated, and dreams take form.
In the heart of Amsterdam, an extraordinary journey awaits, designed for dancers who seek depth, refinement, and transformation.
Limited places. Unlimited possibilities.
