
The Escola de Dança do Conservatório Nacional presents the Spring Dance Intensive 2026.
With daily classes led by an internationally renowned faculty, the Spring Dance Intensive offers young dancers the opportunity to develop and refine their artistic and technical skills in both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
The course is open to children and adolescents, whether from a recreational or pre-professional perspective, as well as to young professionals who have already begun their careers in dance.
Organization
The organization of this event is promoted by the National Conservatory Dance School, from March 30th to april 02nd in the facilities of the school.
Subscriptions:
February 09th to march 26th 2026
Participation Levels:
Course Structure
Each participant may choose between different levels according to their needs:
Elementary Level
Four days of classes, with four classes per day:
Classical Ballet Technique | Contemporary Dance Technique | Choreographers School
Intermediate and Advanced Levels
Four days of classes, with four classes per day:
Classical Ballet Technique | Contemporary Dance Technique | Classical Repertoire | Artistic Guidance
Participants may be advised to change level after the first class if the course coordination deems it appropriate and if the participant agrees.
1 – Confirm availability or waiting list status by email: danceintensive@edcn.pt
2 – Complete and sign the registration form (by the legal guardian or by the participant if of legal age)
3 – Proceed with payment of the course fee and insurance via:
IBAN: PT50 0781 0112 01120012621 13
4 – Send the registration form, proof of payment, and a recent passport-style photograph to:
5 – Registration and payment must be completed by March 26. After this date, registrations will be subject to availability.
6 – Fees will only be refunded in duly justified and documented cases of force majeure.
Fees
Discounts
|
Time |
march 30th |
march 31st |
april 01st |
april 02nd |
|
10.00-11.30 |
Studio 4 CBT Elementary |
Studio 4 CBT Elementary |
Studio 4 CBT Elementary |
Studio 4 CBT Elementary |
|
12.00-13.30 |
Studio 4 Contemporary Elementary |
Studio 4 Contemporary Elementary |
Studio 4 Contemporary Elementary |
Studio 4 Contemporary Elementary |
|
14.30-16.00 |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
|
16.30 -18.00 |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
|
Time |
march 30th |
march 31st |
april 01st |
april 02nd |
|
10.00-11.30 |
Studio 5 Contemporary Elementary |
Studio 5 Contemporary Elementary |
Studio5 Contemporary Elementary |
Studio 5 Contemporary Elementary |
|
12.00-13.30 |
Studio 5 CBT Elementary |
Studio 5 CBT Elementary |
Studio 5 CBT Elementary |
Studio 5 CBT Elementary |
|
14.30-16.00 |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
|
16.30 -18.00 |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
Studio 1 Choreographers School Elementary |
|
Time |
march 30th |
march 31th |
april 01st |
april 02nd |
|
10.00-11.30 |
STUDIO 1 CBT Intermediate |
STUDIO 1 CBT Intermediate |
STUDIO 1 CBT Intermediate |
STUDIO 1 CBT Intermediate |
|
11.45-13.15 |
STUDIO 1 Repertoire Intermediate |
STUDIO 1 Repertoire Intermediate |
STUDIO 1 Repertoire Intermediate |
STUDIO 1 Repertoire Intermediate |
|
14.15-15.45 |
STUDIO 2 Contemporary Intermediate |
STUDIO 2 Contemporary Intermediate |
STUDIO 2 Contemporary Intermediate |
STUDIO 2 Contemporary Intermediate |
|
16.00 -17.30 |
STUDIO 2 Artistic Guidance Intermediate |
STUDIO 2 Artistic Guidance Intermediate |
STUDIO 2 Artistic Guidance Intermediate |
STUDIO 2 Artistic Guidance Intermediate |
|
Time |
march 30th |
march 31st |
april 01st |
april 02nd |
|
10.00-11.30 |
STUDIO 7 CBT Advanced |
STUDIO 7 CBT Advanced |
STUDIO 7 CBT Advanced |
STUDIO 7 CBT Advanced |
|
11.45-13.15 |
STUDIO 7 Repertoire Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Repertoire Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Repertoire Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Repertoire Advanced |
|
14.15-15.45 |
STUDIO 7 Artistic Guidance Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Artistic Guidance Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Artistic Guidance Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Artistic Guidance Advanced |
|
16.00 -17.30 |
STUDIO 7 Contemporary Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Contemporary Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Contemporary Advanced |
STUDIO 7 Contemporary Advanced |
Elementary Level: ages 9–14 year old | 30 students
CBT – Classical Ballet Technique
Reinforcement and expansion of the technical foundation, helping students to better understand their body, placement, coordination, and musicality, in a progressive manner adapted to their age.
Contemporary Dance Technique
Introduction to contemporary dance through the exploration of movement, use of weight, space, and floor work, developing coordination, creativity, and body awareness in an accessible and guided context.
Choreographers School
Designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of choreographic creation in a clear and structured way, offering a first approach to the creative process in dance, adapted to the participants’ age and level.
The work focuses on understanding how a choreography is constructed, developing creativity in relation to music, space, and group work, encouraging experimentation and conscious organisation of movement.
Intermediate Level: ages 12–18 year old | 25 students
CBT – Classical Ballet Technique
In-depth technical work led by teachers with extensive professional experience, allowing students to improve their technique and gain inspiration through contact with professional artistic references.
Contemporary Dance Technique
Expansion of movement vocabulary and dynamic work, incorporating level changes, more complex coordination, and greater control of the body in space, fostering autonomy and clarity of movement.
Advanced Level: ages 15+ | 30 students
CBT – Classical Ballet Technique
A level oriented towards the transition to the professional field, with teachers connected to junior ballets and youth companies, offering a realistic educational perspective on the demands of the professional world.
Contemporary Dance Technique
Advanced work focused on movement quality, dynamics, complex coordination, and interpretation, deepening the relationship between technique, intention, and stage presence, and preparing students for more demanding contemporary languages.
Classical Repertoire – Intermediate and Advanced Levels
A discipline dedicated to the study and practice of classical repertoire, adapted to the intermediate and advanced levels.
The work focuses on learning excerpts from variations and combinations from the repertoire, with attention to musicality, movement quality, coordination, and style.
Artistic Guidance – Intermediate and Advanced Levels
A discipline aimed at intermediate and advanced students, focused on developing autonomy and individual work habits.
Based on material worked on in morning classes, students learn to analyse their own work and organise their practice consciously, individually and in groups, using practical tools such as guided observation, video analysis, and structured use of the mirror.
The goal is to identify technical priorities, apply corrections effectively, and develop responsible study habits, fostering autonomous technical and artistic progression.
Female attire for Classical Ballet Technique classes
Male attire for Classical Ballet Technique classes
Attire for Contemporary Dance Technique classes
Classical Ballet Technique
José Antonio Checa – Advanced
Fátima Brito – Intermediate
Claire Feist – Elementary
Classical Repertoire
José Antonio Checa – Advanced
Fátima Brito – Intermediate
Contemporary Dance Technique
Inês Pedruco – Intermediate / Advanced
Sandra Correia – Elementary
Coreographers School
Vera Alves – Elementary
Piano Accompanists
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