Dance

25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON 

June 22 – July 17, 2025

Stephen Pier, Studio Director/Choreographer 
Royal Danish Ballet, the Hamburg Ballet, the José Limón Company

Fukiko Takase, Choreographer
Henri Oguike Dance Company, Company Wayne McGregor, Akram Khan Company

Norbert De La Cruz III, Choreographer
Ballet Torino, Aszure Barton & Artists, Complexions Contemporary Ballet

J. David Jackson, Conductor
Metropolitan Opera

Performances include newly choreographed works as well as works from the José Limón Company with a live orchestra before a European audience. 

The Dance Studio is a three-week professional-level training program for college students and advanced high school seniors. This immersive program offers professional track dancers a unique opportunity to study under the guidance of internationally acclaimed professional performers & choreographers. The intense yet supportive atmosphere, along with daily instruction, creates an environment that encourages growth and takes your skills to the next level.

Create lasting memories through travel to one of the most stunning corners of the world. You’ll gain new perspective by spending three weeks in a different and vibrant culture, all the while making new friends and professional connections.

Performance & Training – Dance Productions With Orchestra. World Class Faculty Artists & Choreographers. Contemporary and Classical Repertoire.
New Creations. Choreographed works include:

• Meditations on Ecclesiastes by Norman Dello Joio
• Scherzo Fantastique by Josef Suk
• Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi

Exceptional Faculty Artists – Our faculty artists are from leading dance companies and conservatories and have extensive international experience. As educators, they bring passion to the training process and are committed to helping each student cultivate their unique strengths and develop lifelong marketable performance skills.

Auditions – Participants are accepted by Video auditions. Interested applicants should click the “Apply Now!” button, fill out the Dance Studio Application, and attach an audition video. Videos must be unlocked for viewing and should include selections of varying style (for example; contemporary, modern, jazz, or ballet).

Fees – The Trentino Music Festival is the unrivaled training and performance program in the world today. Compare the TMF with other leading programs and you will find that the investment is well below what other less established programs charge.

Dance Studio Fee – Studio Fee $2,000.

Housing Fee – Housing Fee $1,000.

Administrative Fee – Administrative Fee $250.

Learn what you love in Italy!