JUNIOR BALLET PROJECT

BY OPINION PUBLIC

The contemporary dance company Opinion Public, anchored in the Belgian artistic landscape for over 13 years, is fully committed to its mission of transmission by launching its youth ballet, the “Junior Ballet Project” (JBP), dedicated to dancers aged 18 to 23. This initiative demonstrates a significant commitment to the training of a new generation of dancers, sharing the exploration of distinctive style it has developed since its creation in 2010.

AUDITION

PRESENTATION

The JBP, established in Brussels, is a two-year program offering a variety of classes from Monday to Friday. It is designed to develop the versatility and unique artistic identity of dancers, thus preparing them optimally for the professional demands of dance. Inspired by the hybrid style of the Opinion Public company, the JBP offers an exploration of classical and contemporary dance techniques, including in-depth analysis of partnering, floorwork, acrobatics, and improvisation. These various disciplines will be put into practice through experiences in creation and on stage, with at least one piece created each year for the JBP, followed by a series of performances.

Furthermore, additional artistic and technical horizons will be explored, with the participation of renowned professionals throughout the season, thus allowing this new generation of dancers to enrich their experience.

TRAINING CONTENT

Classical dance classes
Contemporary dance classes
Chorographical workshops
Improvisation
Partnering techniques
Acrobatic classes
Breaking techniques
Theatrical expressions classes
Learning of the Opinion Public company’s repertoire
Creation season 2024/2025 (with Sidonie Fossé, co-founder and artistic director of the professional dance company Opinion Public)
Series of shows and performances

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The skills and the qualities that dancers-performers are intended to acquire at the end of the program include:

Autonomy
Self-discipline
Speed and efficiency in choreographic learning
Stylistic versatility (technical mastery of multiple disciplines)
Creativity in interpretation and proposing choreographic material
Adaptability to constraints and challenges
Rigor and regularity in daily work
Physical and mental resilience
Team spirit in work
Stage experience

EVALUATION

Two individual interviews are scheduled this season, during which each teacher’s reports and the opinions of the management are presented. These privileged moments offer the student dancer the opportunity to become aware of their progress and development. The exchanges are beneficial for the student and the management, allowing the latter to better understand the needs and specific objectives of each student.

The decision to move on to the second year will be made by the management, taking into consideration the continuous evaluation from all teachers and instructors throughout the season.