3 years of professional full-time training to become a dance teacher, stage dancer and choreographer. Discover the Flying Steps Diploma, Berlin’s unique three-year full-time programme specializing in street and funk culture styles. This program is ideal for ambitious dancers who want to pursue a professional career in hip hop, popping, breaking, house and beyond. Our curriculum is carefully designed to cover a wide range of dance styles. The main subjects include dance pedagogy, repertoire and choreography as well as specifically hip hop, breaking, popping and house. This provides you with a comprehensive foundation in these dynamic dance styles. The program is complemented by subsidiary subjects such as locking, whacking, jazz, ballet, floormoves, tap dance, conditioning, music and English to further develop and expand your skills. Health and performance are also a focus to ensure you are both physically and mentally prepared for the challenges of a dance career.
ABOUT THE FLYING STEPS ACADEMY:
The Flying Steps Academy in Berlin, a city known for its vibrant culture and creativity, offers the perfect environment for your artistic development. We offer not only professional training, but also a community that will support you along the way and help you succeed in the competitive dance world. Our program is aimed, among others, at dance enthusiasts who aspire to a career as professional dancers, choreographers and especially as dance teachers. We offer a challenging level, practical experience and a comprehensive program that supports you in your personal and professional development. The Flying Steps Diploma is more than just training – it is a journey that enriches you with master classes, theoretical subjects such as self-management and dance pedagogy as well as unique stage experiences. Your path to becoming a professional dancer begins here in Berlin, where passion meets professional excellence.
TRAINING CURRICULUM:
The training lasts three years and is divided into six semesters, with intermediate examinations and a final examination. Lessons take place from Monday to Friday, with breaks during vacation periods. Regular attendance is crucial for your success. The vacation periods are based on the Berlin vacation periods.
GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION:
Become a pioneer in urban dance styles. After successfully completing the „Flying Steps Diploma“ program, you won’t just receive any certificate. You will become a qualified dance teacher, stage dancer and choreographer in urban dance styles – specialties that are rarely offered in today’s educational landscape. With our focus on global trends and the increasing demand in urban styles, we set ourselves apart from traditional programs and put you in pole position in the dynamic world of contemporary dance. Our graduates are pioneers, filling the gap in the dance landscape and setting the direction for future developments in dance. With this degree, you will not only be equipped for current demand, but also for future trends in the dance world.
THE APPLICATION:
Please send us the following:
• One portrait photo • Two videos of max. 60 seconds each, which should cover at least one of these styles: • Looking, Popping, Hip Hop, House or Breaking • Current contact details • to diploma@flyingsteps.com
You can upload your videos to online platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo and send us the relevant links. Another option is to send the video directly to us via WeTransfer.
A pre-selection will be made on the basis of the videos. Selected applicants will receive an invitation to audition at the Flying Steps Academy in Berlin (Germany).
THE AUDITION:
• on April 21, 2024 at Flying Steps Academy • Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
THE RUNDOWN:
• Sequences in Locking, Popping, Hip Hop, House, Breaking • Freestyle • Street & Funk repertoire (Choreography) • Group work (creative tasks) • Selection interview • Medical examination
IF YOU MISSED THIS ONE, HERE IS YOUR 2ND CHANCE!
• Audition on May 26, 2024 at Flying Steps Academy in Berlin
Flying Steps Academy
