ŠDF WORKSHOPS
Presenting the best pedagogical practices to young dancers of all levels, Šibenik Dance Festival provides the place to learn, generate new ideas together, share their stories, respect differences and form long lasting relationships.
Each year, dance students and artists from around the world come to discover their endless possibilities at the Šibenik Dance Festival.
ŠDF WORKSHOPS encompass three different educational programs: Summer Dance intensive, Children workshops and our winter program ŠDF Winter Dance intensives. The courses range from contemporary, jazz, urban techniques to many other different styles and are intended for beginners, advanced dancers and professionals alike.
Many internationally renowned teachers and choreographers have already taken part in our workshop program passing on their knowledge to young dance students and pre-professionals. Some of our amazing teaching artists: Maciej Kuzminski (Poland), Xie Xin (China), Olivia Court Mesa (Israel), Kate Jablonski (USA), Beatrix Simco (Hungary), Sharon Vazanna (Izrael), Lucija Romanova (Croatia), Borna Babić (Croatia) and Eliana Stragapede (Italy).
Workshop schedule and information
Summer intensive
SDF intensive summer workshops is the Festival educational program intended for dancers of different styles to upgrade their skills, improve their technique and get new creative input. The Festival offers plenty of opportunities for dancers’ technical and artistic development. It is a meeting point for young dancers, giving them opportunities for networking and establishing new contacts.
The ŠDF Summer Dance Intensive offers a week long intensive classes for dancers and artists ages 15 and older. The programme includes professionally led classes and drop-in classes, life-time opportunity to actively enjoy your holidays, learn, see performances that showcase the work of the renowned world companies and choreographers and build enduring relationships with SDF faculty and dancers from around the world.
Children workshops
To make the summer holidays even more eventful, Sibenik Dance Festival offers workshops for 5 to 7 and 8 to 15-year-olds, aimed at introducing them to the benefits of dance. These workshops are designed for children from a very early age, with the aim of promoting physical activity and fostering their overall development.
Studies have shown that physical activity is crucial for children's health and well-being, and can have a positive impact on their academic performance and social skills. Dance helps them build strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Children are supervised by experienced dance teachers who specialize in working with children. They encourage them to express themselves creatively through fun and engaging activities that focus on movement, rhythm, and expression. Our aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment where your children can explore their bodies and discover the joy of dance.
We invite you to sign up your children today and give them the chance to experience how fun dance can be.
Join our cool teachers to dance and have wonderful holidays!
SDF Winter Intensives
Winter intensive workshops are specifically designed for children and young adults who are passionate about dance and want to improve their skills throughout the year.
The program invites teachers from various dance schools and academies to offer a range of classes, from classical ballet to contemporary dance. These workshops take place mostly at weekends when the experienced teachers create a supportive and challenging atmosphere that helps students to enhance their technical abilities and artistic expression.
The winter intensive workshops organized by Shadows Dance Theatre as part of the Šibenik Dance Festival are an excellent opportunity for young dancers to improve their skills, make new friends, and develop a deeper appreciation for the art of dance.