Bluebox is an annual contemporary dance programme. It provides a selected number of dancers with the opportunity to receive innovative and specialized, high-quality process within contemporary dance.
The program features a number of internationally renowned guest artists such as:
AKIRA YOSHIDA
JA COLLECTIVE
SOFIA NAPPI
KOMOCO
bluebox is located in Vienna, Austria. The annual program goes from October till May. It provides dancers with the maximum amount of knowledge and development. bluebox strives to facilitate the highest level of creative process and training: Selected dancers will attend a series of carefully curated masterclasses. In a company-like setting, each process lasts one week.
SAMUEL MINGUILON
ALLEYNE DANCE
NICOLE VON ARX
NVA & Guests
Alleyne Dance will craft an inspiring piece for Bluebox, set to debut at the renowned Odeon Theater in Vienna. There is also the "Openbox" event, which invites participants to publicly showcase their personal creations, fostering a vibrant platform for artistic expression. Additionally, select dancers may earn opportunities to feature in external performances.
ASLAN MUHAMETSANOV
TÚ HOANG
YAEL BEN-EZER
In addition to bring a strong sense of responsibility to bluebox, candidates should be technically proficient, curious, and brave to pursue excellence in dance. It is mandatory to be (minimum) 18 years old by October 2025. Considering the level at which the program is taught, selected dancers are expected to have already a movement background or dance education.
ADI SCHWARZ
FLOCK
YASMIN IRIEL FRIONE
Responding to the desire of many dancers to follow their individual career path, we introduce bluebox focus groups. These allow each dancer to determine their own career:
bluebox MOVERS upholds our motto, "learning from the best". By working with our top-notch guest artists, participants are confronted in the most direct way with the thinking and working methods of todays industry leading artists.
bluebox CREATORS is tailored for future dancemakers. It offers all the benefits of bluebox MOVERS, plus extra time, space, and freedom. By working with our dancers, CREATORS experiment with a variety of methods and forms without fixed aesthetics. They also attend lectures by guest artists and experienced teachers on dramaturgy, production, and funding.
COMING SOON
VANHOLZERS
BAKANI PICK-UP
Our mission is to create meaningful career development opportunities. Through our platform, dancers can connect, collaborate, and stay inspired by engaging with seasoned professionals in the dance industry. The Bluebox program provides participants with invaluable hands-on experience while fostering relationships with influential industry contacts.
FRANCA PAGLIASSOTTO
ASSER DOMINGUEZ OQUENDO
JAN OTTERBECK
Bluebox Calendar is designed using sports science principles to minimize injury risk while ensuring peak performance. Our daily schedule typically spans 5 to 6 hours, often divided into two blocks, such as 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Exceptions occur for performances or designated rest periods. Rehearsals and training sessions are conducted by a guest artist each week, with occasional weeks featuring two guest artists sharing the leadership role.
SARA COLOMINO
ORLANDO SEALE
EVA SANCHEZ MARTZ
Selected dancers will receive a brochure outlining the calendar, locations, guest teachers, performances and more helpful information about public transport etc.