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My dd did this program a couple of years ago and enjoyed her time there and did obtain performance experience. However, for the past few years they have not taken any of the graduates into the company as apprentices. They have taken apprentices from ENB and elsewhere. This leads me to the question don’t they have faith in their own training program if they feel graduates are better or more suitable for the company from elsewhere that is what I have an issue with this program.

My dd has just returned from doing a pre professional year in Europe and I am appalled by the way some companies are treating young dancers the whole industry needs total reform. My dd has come away with loving dance but hating the industry. I find the practice of paying young dancers for shows not giving any certainty of how many just not liveable yet expecting them there all day for long hours rehearsing just in case a company member gets injured. They also make empty promises about helping them audition for other companies and deliver nothing leaving them high and dry. Many are just using pre professional programs to make money then hiring dancers from outside which leads to the question is this training inferior if they prefer dancers outside so what is the point. And don’t even get me started about the body shaming !!

Just wondering if anyone has any experience doing the dance degree at Anton Bruckner University in Linz, was it good training and did the graduates land any jobs as a result?

Thank you for the insights everyone cotes du Rhone do you remember what time the audition started and how long did it go for?

Hello everyone 

I am wondering if anyone has auditioned or has danced with or has any experience or knowledge of the Europa Ballet Company in Austria?

I am wondering if anyone on this forum has had experience or any knowledge of the Trainee Program with Ballet De Barcelona?

Hello I am new to this forum and am amazed how much great information is available in one place 😊

My daughter is thinking about auditioning for Europa Danse Company in Brussels and am wondering if anyone has any experience with this company and the program offered.