RUSSIA: Innopraktika School: International Choreography Initiative

The Russian Federation has launched an innovative global education initiative, Innopraktika School, designed to foster intercultural dialogue through choreography.

This prestigious programme brings together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, artistic perspectives, and aesthetic traditions to promote the universal language of dance and global Russian values.

Innopraktika School offers immersive three-week educational sessions hosted by Russia’s leading creative universities. The programme welcomes talented young artists, including sculptors, dancers, and choreographers from around the world. All instruction is conducted in English.

Participants will explore and express universal human values through their artistic projects, demonstrating how art unites individuals across cultures and nationalities. The session will conclude in a gala concert, featuring the finest dance productions developed during the programme.

Beyond the core curriculum, students will experience an enriching cultural programme, including visits to renowned theatres, museums, and other significant cultural institutions in St. Petersburg.

Choreography Session 2025

Dates: 30 June – 20 July 2025
Location: The Boris Eifman Dance Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia
Theme: Creativity Unites

Deadline for applications

15 April 2025

Courses Offered

• Choreography Laboratory
• Performance Laboratory

Who can apply?

CHOREOGRAPHERS:  

• Age: 21 to 35 years;
• Eligibility: Professional choreographers;
• Language Requirement: Intermediate English proficiency (Skype/Zoom interview required);
• Passport: Valid for at least six months beyond project completion;
• No legal restrictions preventing entry into Russia;
• Applicants must not have previously participated in Innopraktika School session.

DANCERS

• Age: 18 to 30 years;
• Eligibility: Professionally trained in classical or contemporary dance;
• Language Requirement: Intermediate English proficiency (Skype/Zoom interview required);
• Passport: Valid for at least six months beyond project completion;
• No legal restrictions preventing entry into Russia;
• Applicants must not have previously participated in Innopraktika School sessions.

What the scholarship offers

• Visa fee reimbursement;
• Round-trip airfare to and from Saint Petersburg;
• Accommodation in double rooms for the duration of the programme;
• Three daily meals during the stay;
• Airport transfers and local transportation;
• Participation in educational and cultural activities;
• Materials required for project work.

Application process

Interested candidates must submit the required documents via email to balletsession@artschool.pro or apply online: Apply Here

Required Documents

For Choreographers:

• Creative CV or short bio (including education, professional experience, and contact details);
• Photograph;
• Motivation letter (brief summary of expectations from the programme and trip to St. Petersburg);
• Portfolio (including at least one realised performance with synopses, photographs, video links, and media references, if available; PDF format with clickable links);
• Proposal for a performance to be developed during the programme (aligned with the theme ‘Creativity Unites’);
• Scan of valid passport (main information page).

For Dancers:

• Creative CV or short bio (including education, professional experience, and media references, if available)
• Photographs (including full-body shots reflecting dance physique)
• Motivation letter (brief summary of expectations from the programme and trip to St. Petersburg)
• Short video recordings (1–2 videos of classical and contemporary solo performances, maximum 1-minute duration; videos should be no older than six months at the time of application)
• Scan of valid passport (main information page)

Contact

For further inquiries, please contact: info@artschool.pro 

Documents and links

Choreography Session 2025

Application portal

Requirements

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.