The tools behind the choreographic language of William Forsythe.
“It is important to get over your inhibitions and expand your creative horizon”.
Oleg Klymyuk
ART of - Director
Values of professionalism and excellence.
"I wish, I had people like the teachers at ART of, to teach me at the beginning of my career".
Pascal Touzeau
Director, Choreographer
ART of - Teacher
Immerse yourself into the works of William Forsythe.
“When young dancers have had experience with Forsythe or Kylian pieces they really stand out at an audition”.
Kathryn Benetts
Forsythe Stager & Ballet Master
At ART of, our educational philosophy encourages participants from more than 50 different nations to be the best they can be. We believe that it's what you do that counts. By giving you the opportunity to work with the best ballet teachers, ballet masters, and choreographers the dance world has to offer, we provide you with a head start towards your career, helping you become the well-rounded dancer that companies today are looking for.
After recognizing a gap in the dance education of young dancers, ART of aims to equip them with various skills that will aid them on their journey towards a professional ballet career and help them understand the direct relationship between classical and modern dance. Our participants receive the unique opportunity to not only expand their horizons and perfect their technique and artistry but also to work with ballet teachers who usually work with leading ballet schools and companies around the globe.
Each course has a limited number of participants to ensure that everyone receives personalized attention and can become the best dancer they can be.
“We founded ART of to bring the best of dance to the dancers of tomorrow.”
Oleg Klymyuk
ART of Director
Founded in 2012 by former Semperoper Ballet First Soloist Oleg Klymyuk and his colleague Fabien Voranger, with the support of William Forsythe, ART of quickly established itself as one of the leading providers of ballet masterclasses and summer courses in Europe. ART of held its first course in July 2012 in Berlin and has since expanded to various locations across Europe, including Madrid, Zurich, and Marseille.
*direct relationship between classical and modern dance*
In 2016, ART of became the official partner summer school of the Prix de Lausanne. This partnership further cements ART of's commitment to being a stepping stone towards the fruitful careers of young dancers and its dedication to the highest level of dance education.
Since 2017, ART of has been based in Zurich, Switzerland, where it opened its first ballet school. Local and international dancers have been able to benefit from the excellent training provided by ART of year-round.
ART of locations are chosen for their exceptional quality and prime location.
Our spacious ballet studios are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and are situated in the most vibrant and easily accessible cities around the world.
Easy access from international airports, public transport, and multiple accommodation choices is guaranteed.
ART of partners with prestigious dance institutions across the world. Through our many connections and relationships with professional dance companies, ballet schools, and respected individuals in the dance world, we are able to provide our participants with the best dance education possible and offer a stepping stone towards the start or advancement of their careers as dancers.
“Partnerships with major dance institutions such as the Prix de Lausanne sets ART of apart from other courses”
Oleg Klymyuk, ART of - Director