Our aim is to develop independent, creative, technically skilled, reflective and curious young dancers who are confident in themselves and have the courage to pursue their ambitions for the future. If your goal is to continue your education as a professional dancer, the Dance Department provides an excellent foundation for applying to a bachelor’s degree programme in contemporary dance.

It is also an essential part of the DTA experience that you have an interest in exploring your passion in collaboration with students from the other departments at the Danish Talent Academy, allowing you to broaden your artistic practice and discover new perspectives.

Contemporary Dance. Choreography. Ballet. Improvisation.

As a student at the Dance Department, you become part of a vibrant and professional environment where you meet professional artists, dancers and choreographers – as well as other young people who share your passion for dance.

Through a variety of movement languages and artistic approaches, you will be challenged to become more aware of the possibilities within the world of dance and to move closer to developing your own artistic voice.

Teaching is focused and ambitious and follows a progressive structure, ensuring continuous development throughout your time at the department. We place particular emphasis on a number of core subjects designed to prepare and support students who aspire to pursue further professional dance training across Europe.

Every student is given the opportunity to develop artistically, personally and socially through daily dance classes, study trips, performances and interdisciplinary projects.

Partnerships at the Dance Department

Through our partnerships, the Danish Talent Academy aims to strengthen connections across the Danish dance community – across age groups, levels, organizations and geographical regions.

Holstebro Dance Company

We are fortunate to have the internationally renowned Holstebro Dance Company as both our close collaborator and our neighbor. This unique proximity gives our students the opportunity to meet and train with professional dancers from the company and to experience their work on stage. Through this ongoing exchange, students gain valuable insight into professional dance practice and the artistic life of a contemporary dance company.

Read more about the Dance Department’s partnership with Holstebro Dance Company

Danish Dance Theatre

Danish Dance Theatre, the Ballet School and the Danish Talent Academy have established an ongoing partnership with the shared ambition of strengthening the future of dance in Denmark.

Read more about the Dance Department’s partnership with Danish Dance Theatre

EurAsia

The international dance network EurAsia and the Danish Talent Academy collaborate with the aim of strengthening and developing dance on a global level.

Read more about the Dance Department’s partnership with EurAsia

What Our Partners Say

“We are delighted with our partnership with DTA because we share a strong ambition to support the region’s young dance talents by creating closer connections with Bora Bora as an international centre for dance. DTA has visionary leadership and talented, dedicated students who are a pleasure to work with.”

– Lotte Kofoed, Theatre Director, BORA BORA

“Holstebro Theater Dancecompany greatly values its collaboration with the Danish Talent Academy. As Artistic Director, it is a privilege to follow the development of emerging dance talents, particularly when they are receiving training at such a high artistic level. Our dancers enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience though training sessions and workshops. Lene Bonde and her team of international teachers are doing outstanding work for the next generation of dancers. We look forward to many more collaborations in the future.”

– Marie Brolin-Tani, Artistic Director and Choreographer, Holstebro Theater Dancecompany

Teaching

Our students are taught by a dedicated team of experienced dance professionals across contemporary dance, choreography, ballet and improvisation. Together, they create a strong and inspiring learning environment that supports both technical development and artistic exploration.

Throughout the year, we also invite guest choreographers and dance artists to work with our students. Each brings their own artistic voice, methods and perspectives, exposing the students to a broad range of approaches to movement, choreography and creative practice.

What Our Former Students Say

“During my time at the Danish Talent Academy, I experienced a supportive environment where highly skilled teachers challenged me and gave me extensive experience with different approaches and techniques in dance. I learned to explore the boundaries of what is possible as a young dancer. This has been absolutely essential to my continued development as a dance artist.”

Anton Skaaning Thomsen, former student