ArtéBallét®
ArtéBallét®
Summer Intensive
Summer Intensive
ArtéBallét®— Europe’s Boutique Intermediate Summer Ballet Intensive
Designed for dancers seeking more than just another summer intensive. AÉBI is an intimate and carefully curated training experience centered around refined coaching, artistic depth, meaningful progress, and the rare individual guidance needed to grow far beyond technique alone.
For Intermediate Vocational, Recreational & Adult Dancers • Open Admission
26 July – 7 August, 2027
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐮 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫
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𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 • 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕
Shape the Summer
You'll Remember.
One week to train. Two weeks to experience it all. Choose Arté Premier for the complete ArtéBallét experience, personally elevated around you. Two-week vocational, recreational, and adult participants are automatically considered for selected scholarships, awards, direct entries, and future artistic opportunities.
Studio Week
26 – 31 July or 2 – 7 August 2027
One focused week of high-level training to refine your technique, expand your versatility, and deepen your artistry.
Dancers seeking one concentrated week of exceptional training.
Choose Studio Week →Signature Experience
26 July – 7 August 2027
Two immersive weeks to train deeper, perform, and be seen.
Bring Your Work
to the Stage.
Submit your own classical variation or solo. Selected dancers receive artistic coaching and may perform their work in the final theater performance.
Be Seen for
What Comes Next.
Every Signature and Arté Premier dancer is automatically considered for selected scholarships, awards, direct entries, and future artistic opportunities. Intermediate, recreational, adult, advanced, pre-professional, and professional dancers may all be considered.
No separate application is required. Opportunities are awarded selectively, subject to eligibility, and are not guaranteed.
Dancers ready for the complete ArtéBallét experience, from intensive training to performance and artistic opportunity.
Choose Signature →Arté Premier Experience+
26 July – 7 August 2027
The complete two-week experience, elevated through exceptional individual coaching, personal guidance, and priority access.
More direction.
More opportunity. An experience built around you.
Dancers seeking the complete experience with an exceptional level of individual attention and personal guidance.
Choose Arté Premier Experience+ →Immersion Pass
26 July – 7 August 2027
Discover the ArtéBallét atmosphere with a flexible introduction to our summer training.
Intermediate dancers seeking a flexible way to experience ArtéBallét. See Tuition & Fees for exact access details.
Choose Immersion Pass →More Than Training.
Every ArtéBallét dancer trains in an environment designed to support the whole artist.
On-site Physiotherapy
Complimentary professional physiotherapy support available throughout the intensive.
Live Music
Train with live accompaniment and experience the musicality and energy of a professional studio environment.
Dancer Health & Well-Being
Specialist education and support centered around the physical and mental demands of dance.
Dance Artist Shop On-Site
Direct access to the Dance Artist Shop throughout the intensive.
Go Further.
Add individual coaching, dancer support, or a professional photoshoot. Arté Premier includes the premium experience from the start.
Private Coaching
One-to-one coaching with selected ArtéBallét faculty, focused on technique, repertoire, and individual goals.
30 MinutesDancer Health & Mindset Coaching
Personal guidance with a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach for dancers, focused on confidence, pressure, performance, nutrition, and well-being.
30 MinutesClassic Photoshoot
A focused professional session with one headshot and one dance pose.
25 MinutesDeluxe Photoshoot
An extended professional session with more time, variety, and portfolio options.
45 MinutesArté Premier Experience+ combines the complete Signature Experience with private coaching, personal Health & Mindset Coaching, a professional photoshoot, and Premier Priority.
Your Summer.
How Far Will You Take It?
Come to train. Stay to perform. Be seen. Choose Arté Premier Experience+ for the experience built around you and make this your strongest summer yet.
Lorenzo Koppenaal trained at the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College, New York, and the Amsterdam University of the Arts before building an international career as a teacher, coach, and artistic director. He currently serves as faculty member at Albeda Dance College and the Jeugd Dansopleiding Fryslân, and regularly teaches as a Guest Teacher at Codarts Dance Academy and Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts. His teaching and coaching experience spans Europe and the United States through collaborations with institutions including Metropolitan Ballet Academy, SPID Ballet Academy, and Dance Company de Stilte. Lorenzo also led professional teacher-training programs in Limón and Cunningham technique in Hamburg and Cologne, mentoring dance educators and emerging teaching artists.
Founder & Artistic DirectorArtéBallét Intensive
Guest TeacherCodarts Dance Academy
Faculty MemberJeugd Dansopleiding Fryslân
Christina Krigolson trained at the prestigious Tallinn Ballet School before joining the Estonian National Ballet, where she enjoyed a distinguished twelve-year performing career, dancing a wide-ranging classical and contemporary repertoire and working with internationally acclaimed choreographers, ballet masters, and artistic directors. Following her stage career, she founded Face the Barre, an internationally recognized coaching platform. Renowned for her meticulous eye, encouraging teaching style, and commitment to accessible ballet education, Christina continues to inspire dancers worldwide through coaching, workshops, and her growing ballet community in Tallinn.
Founder & DirectorFace The Barre
Former DancerEstonian National Ballet
Alexander Álvarez Silvestre received his training in Puerto Rico, the United States, and the Netherlands before joining the internationally acclaimed Dutch National Ballet. After graduating from the Dutch National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam, he began his professional career with the Junior Company and quickly progressed into the main company, where he performs a diverse repertoire spanning classical masterworks and contemporary creations. Celebrated for his powerful artistry, technical excellence, and expressive stage presence, he has also distinguished himself as an emerging choreographic voice, earning recognition as a finalist in the Prix de Lausanne Young Creation Award. Through both performance and teaching, he shares a deep passion for inspiring and empowering the next generation of dancers.
Current DancerDutch National Ballet
Finalist Young Creation AwardPrix de Lausanne
Former DancerDutch National Ballet Junior Company
Uri Eugenio graduated from the Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts before establishing an acclaimed international career as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and coach. He has collaborated with renowned companies and artists including Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, LeineRoebana, David Middendorp, and Nanine Linning, performing extensively across Europe, Asia, and the United States. With more than fifteen years of teaching experience, Uri has taught at leading institutions including the Amsterdam University of the Arts, Codarts, Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts, and Henny Jurriëns Studio. Known for his authenticity and deeply human approach to movement, he continues to inspire dancers worldwide through his teaching, choreography, and artistic work.
Former DancerScapino Ballet Rotterdam
Former DancerLeineRoebana Dance Company
Joost Verhaar-Lucas received his early training at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, laying the foundation for a multifaceted career as a performer, choreographer, and educator. Throughout his artistic journey, he has worked across an exceptional range of disciplines, from classical ballet and contemporary dance to jazz, musical theatre, and commercial performance. His professional credits include collaborations with the Dutch National Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater, Jiří Kylián's Kinderspelen and Bella Figura, and Philip Taylor's Rainbow Messengers in Germany. Internationally respected for his versatility, dynamic teaching style, and commitment to nurturing artistic growth.
Founder & Artistic DirectorCreating Art Productions
Studied atRoyal Conservatory, The Hague
Mariëlle Lucas-Verhaar received her professional training at the Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts before further refining her artistry at the internationally respected Opus Ballet in Florence, Italy. Since graduating, she has built a multifaceted career as a dancer, choreographer, educator, and mentor. Celebrated for her thoughtful artistic voice and passion for storytelling, she creates work that explores meaningful social themes while fostering genuine connection and emotional authenticity. As an educator, she is dedicated to developing well-rounded artists, integrating technical training, creativity, and personal growth into her teaching philosophy. Through her choreography, coaching, and mentorship, she continues to inspire dancers to grow with confidence, artistry, and purpose.
Founder & Artistic DirectorCreating Art Productions
Studied atOpus Ballet Company
Karlijn Tap trained as a dancer at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague and the Codarts Rotterdam before continuing her studies in physiotherapy. Combining her background in professional dance training with physiotherapy expertise, she specializes in supporting dancers through injury prevention, recovery, and performance-focused care tailored to the demands of intensive training environments.
Studied atRoyal Conservatory, The Hague
As a former professional dancer and the first and only Board-Certified Health Coach for Dancers in the Netherlands, Saskia de Badts brings a unique understanding of the physical and emotional demands of dance. Combining firsthand artistic experience with specialized health coaching, she supports dancers in building resilience, cultivating a healthy mindset, and achieving sustainable performance and personal well-being, both on and off the stage.
Health CoachingSaskia de Badts
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