In addition to bring a strong sense of professional responsibility to bluebox, candidates should be technically proficient, curious, and brave to pursue excellence in dance in all of its forms. It is mandatory to be (minimum) 18 years old by start of the program in October. Considering the level at which the program is taught, selected dancers are expected to have already a movement background or finished dance education.

Following the audition process, selected applicants will be contacted by bluebox regarding the next steps of the admissions process.

A place is officially secured once the contract has been signed and the registration fee has been paid.

Registration Fee: €1,350 (incl. VAT)

Tuition Fee: €5,450 (incl. VAT)

You can find our manifesto [here], which includes further information about the programme and a selection of confirmed guest artists.

For non EU participants: 

Please make sure to contact your  local  Austrian embassy to learn about visa options for your specific country of origin. bluebox can only offer recommendations based on what has worked for dancers in previous generations:

"type D"  combined with a Tourist Visa (6 + 3 months)

Please note that, depending on your country of origin, you may be required to return home during the Christmas holidays.

"working holiday" visa (up to 12 months)  

Please note that this visa is only available for certain countries. Please check whether yours is on the list by clicking on the link. 

We do not recommend asking for a residence or student Visa.  

You can obtain more information about the entry requirements for Austria  at the local Austrian embassy in your country.

6 Month bluebox

We have gained a lot of interest from overseas, so for select countries, we offer a 6-month version of the bluebox program tailored specifically for international dancers with a €4,300 (incl. VAT) tuition fee.
If you think you may be eligible or have any questions, feel free to contact us by email. 

bluebox is not a school or university, so we don’t have exams. Instead, we focus on auditions and awards. 

We collaborate with The Social Hub, conveniently located near the studio, offering dancers a comfortable and well-connected living environment throughout their stay.  Our participants benefit from discounted rates on fully furnished rooms with private bathrooms, alongside access to spaces designed for rest and recovery, a gym, free bike-sharing, laundry facilities, and 24-hour security—all within one integrated setting. 

Alternatively, as part of our welcome brochure, dancers receive a curated selection of trusted platforms for shared flats and dormitory options across Vienna, allowing for more independent and flexible living arrangements.

At the end of the program, the participants will receive an Certificate signed by bluebox direction. The choreographer and the teacher's names plus the titles of their workshops will be certified in this document. 

This Option is based on artistic development, availability, and mutual alignment within the working process, and is not guaranteed:  If both sides agree that continued collaboration makes artistic sense, dancers may be invited to extend their participation for another season under favorable conditions. 

As we do not receive public funding, bluebox is currently not able to offer an internal scholarship program. We encourage participants to explore funding opportunities through regional or national cultural institutions in their home countries, as well as private foundations and European programs such as Erasmus+. For selected participants, we are happy to provide supporting documents and confirmation letters to assist with application processes.

All classes and workshops are conducted in English. Candidates participating in the program should be fluent in English to understand the material and express their ideas effectively. The required English level corresponds to the B1 Official Language system.  We do not require a particular exam.