APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE NEW SEASON 26/27
Re.Search Professional Dance Program
NEW
Re.Search is a professional dance program created by NOD for dancers who wish to
immerse themselves in the creative worlds of internationally active choreographers
developing their artistic language, within a research-driven environment supported by tailored mentoring.
A Space for Choreographic Research and Tailored Mentoring
Tailor your path to your goals
Expand your experience by also joining the ICD Professional Dance Program, morning classes that strengthen your technique and broaden your artistic approach, creating a complete and immersive pre-professional journey.
Discover Se.Research, our brand new Professional Dance Program
Session or year
Choose the length of your journey:
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1 or 2 sessions of your choice (A,B,C)
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1 full year (From Sept. to June)
Please note that guest choreographers will be announced by January 2026.
In the meantime, if you would like a clearer sense of the guest artists that shape our professional programs, we invite you to visit the Nuova X Professional Dance Program page to discover more about our artistic approach.
Research and Mentoring as a Shared Framework
From the very beginning, Re.Search weaves choreographic research and mentoring into a single, inseparable framework.
Creative work and guidance move together, constantly informing one another.
Research becomes the ground for experimentation, while mentoring offers the time and space to understand, orient oneself, and give meaning to the experience.
Within this ongoing dialogue, dancers are supported not only in the act of creation, but also in recognizing how to grow, position themselves, and evolve as artists within the professional field.
The program offers a space where dancers refine their artistic maturity, expand their creative awareness, and learn how to collaborate within a real creation context, supported by continuous guidance and reflection.
A Tailored Mentoring Pathway
One of the core elements of Re.Search is its tailored mentoring pathway, which begins even before the first five-week creation period and accompanies dancers throughout the entire trimester.
The program opens with three introductory days dedicated to preparing the group for the work ahead, building cohesion, and introducing the mentoring structure that will support the full journey.
Throughout the trimester, mentoring accompanies the work as a constant and
necessary presence. It offers a space for processing and reworking experience, allowing what happens in the studio to settle over time.
Information is questioned, transformed, and connected to individual experience. This supports dancers in reflecting on their path, recognizing moments of growth, and integrating the tools they acquire into their artistic and professional identity.
One of the core elements of Re.Search is its tailored mentoring pathway, which begins even before the first five-week creation period and accompanies dancers throughout the entire trimester.
Creating from the Inside
In Re.Search, dancers work closely with choreographers on original creations that are conceived, developed, and shaped entirely within each five-week residency.
Rather than learning pre-existing material, dancers become active participants in the emergence of the work: from the first intuition to daily transformations, from experimentation to the construction of form.
They enter the choreographer’s working language, observe priorities and decision-making processes, and contribute to the choices that shape the work: what to keep, what to transform, how to structure material.
This experience fosters adaptability, responsibility, and creative maturity.
Re.Search is a space where tools are not only transmitted, but accompanied. A place where dancers are supported in transforming information into experience, and experience into a conscious, personal artistic voice in continuous evolution.
Program Schedule
The program allows the opportunity to choose the length of your participation:
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1 or 2 sessions of your choice (A,B,C)
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1 full year (From Sept. to June)
Schedule:
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Guest choreographer from monday to friday : 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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Ballet class every monday, wednesday, friday 9:00 am to 10:15 am
Open Rehearsal:
Each five-week cycle concludes with a studio Open Rehearsal, an open moment in which the work is shared as it is, at the point it has reached, without the necessity of arriving at a final result.
Program Structure
1. Introductory Mentoring (3 days)
Initial mentoring to prepare the group, introduce the working framework, and set the foundations for the creative journey.
2. Creative Processes (2 × 5 weeks)
Two five-week creative processes focused on research and material development, each led by an internationally active choreographer.
Each process concludes with an Open Rehearsal.
3. Mid-Term Mentoring (3 days)
A dedicated mentoring phase to reflect on the work completed, define artistic goals, and prepare for the next creative cycle.
4. Final Mentoring Session
A concluding mentoring phase during the final week, focused on consolidation, integration, and reflection after the second creative process.
Tailored for
The Re.Search Professional Dance Program is open to dance students aged 18 and over and welcomes a maximum of 25 participants from around the world, all with a strong background in contemporary dance and ballet.
The program is designed for graduates of dance academies and those who have completed secondary education, ready to step into the next generation of contemporary dance professionals. It also welcomes experienced dancers and teachers who are passionate about staying current, refining their craft, and delving deeper into artistic research.
Please note that all workshops will be conducted in English.
Start your application
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After selecting your desired attendance period, fill out the form by entering your CV and two separate links - only Vimeo or YouTube links no password will be accepted: one showcasing yourself in an improvisation session (1/2 minutes sharing your skills/virtuosity as dancer, working with a task to your choice, tapping into what moves you as a movement artist/ sharing where you currently are in your movement research) and one to two minutes of a set choreography (If sending a group footage please indicate which one of the dancers is you).
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Complete your enrollment
Only after receiving our confirmation, we will send you the registration form to be returned completed and signed along with a copy of the deposit + the registration fee paid to dancenod@gmail.com. To learn about all fees and payment options, including the possibility of installment plans, please visit the Fees 25/26 page. The selection process may include a video interview conducted via Zoom with the artistic director to assess the student’s motivation and commitment to participating in the program.
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The organization is NOT responsible for refunding the full amount paid for participation if the workshop(s) described above are canceled due to force majeure or other uncontrollable circumstances, but only if it is caused by the organization itself. Nuova Officina della danza Asd regrets that it is unable to provide reimbursements in the event of a cancellation. Please verify that you can attend the dates. For particular situations regarding the replacement of any teachers for whatever reason, it is at the total discretion of the organization in making any adjustments or changes. This will be immediately communicated. With this being said, this will not be considered grounds for any type of refund requests If you cannot make a lesson or lessons during workshops or a master class or normal lessons provided, exclusively for reasons attributable to the organization, it is the obligation of the organization to return the full amount paid for participation. If you cancel, we regret that Nuova Officina della danza Asd cannot make any refunds. Please make sure that you can make the dates.
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Start your visa request
If you are not an EU citizen, you will need a visa to attend the program. In this case, you are responsible for arranging your visa application in time and for checking the specific requirements of the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country. NOD can support your application by issuing an official invitation letter confirming your participation in the program, which you can include in your visa request. If you plan to stay for a short period, please check whether you are allowed to enter Italy with a tourist visa instead.
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We can help you find accommodation in single or double rooms reserved for NOD students, or shared apartments in the city. We will provide contact details so you can speak directly with landlords about availability and prices. Please specify whether you prefer a single or double room and if you are open to sharing with other NOD students. Apartments are located in different areas of the city, all recommended, and about 30 minutes by bus from the studios. Remember to ask the landlord for the exact location before confirming.
Please note: all are welcome regardless of ethnicity, gender or sexual preference.
Do you need help with your application?
If you encounter any issues with the Google Form, you can send your materials directly to dancenod@gmail.com.
Important Information for Participants
Membership Requirement:
For participants enrolling in more than one week of workshops, it is mandatory to become a NOD member, membership ensures compliance with Italian laws governing sports and cultural associations. To become a NOD member, and in accordance with current Italian laws, you must provide a valid medical certificate stating that you are in good health. This must be submitted before your chosen start date.
Medical Certificate
In line with Italian regulations, a valid medical certificate stating you are in good health is required before the program's start date. For residents abroad: We will arrange for a medical visit upon your arrival in Italy. This will be conducted by an Italian doctor at your expense (€45,00). For residents in Italy: Please provide a valid certificate before the program begins.
Before completing your application, please make sure you have carefully read all the required information and are aware of everything you need, in order to ensure a smooth and seamless application process.
Single Week Option (No Membership Required):
If you are participating in only one week of the program, you can choose not to become a NOD member and not to undergo the medical visit. In this case: 22%VAT will be added to the workshop fee You will receive an invoice A medical certificate is not required for your participation
Method of payment
Fee payment should be made only after receiving our confirmation of admission and receiving the registration form via email. Payment through bank transfers are made to: BANCA INTESA SAN PAOLO PIAZZA PAOLO FERRARI 10 - 20121 MILANO - Benefiting: NUOVA OFFICINA DELLA DANZA A.s.d. IBAN - IT23B0306909606100000147245 BIC: BCITITMM. It's mandatory to specify "name of the program, your name, last name, period of attendance" Banking expenses are asked to be charged to the student.
Cancellation policy
The organization is NOT responsible for refunding the full amount paid for participation if the workshop(s) described above are canceled due to force majeure or other uncontrollable circumstances, but only if it is caused by the organization itself. Nuova Officina della danza Asd regrets that it is unable to provide reimbursements in the event of a cancellation. Please verify that you can attend the dates. For particular situations regarding the replacement of any teachers for whatever reason, it is at the total discretion of the organization in making any adjustments or changes. This will be immediately communicated. With this being said, this will not be considered grounds for any type of refund requests If you cannot make a lesson or lessons during workshops or a master class or normal lessons provided, exclusively for reasons attributable to the organization, it is the obligation of the organization to return the full amount paid for participation. If you cancel, we regret that Nuova Officina della danza Asd cannot make any refunds. Please make sure that you can make the dates.
FAQ
What programs does NOD offer?
NOD offers three main programs: ICD - International Contemporary Dance Program, Re.Search - Professional Dance Program, and the Summer Intensive Program. Each program provides a different way of training, researching, and engaging with international artists.
What is the language of instruction?
All workshops and classes are conducted in English.
How are the programs structured?
Each program follows a distinct format.
ICD runs in the morning from Monday to Friday, 10:30–13:30, and introduces a new guest artist each week, allowing you to explore different movement practices and research approaches.
Re.Search takes place in the afternoon, 14:30–18:30, and consists of two separate creation processes. Each process is led by a different choreographer and unfolds over five weeks of focused work.
The Summer Intensive is held during the first three weeks of July and offers full-day intensive training. The program is organized into weekly modules you can join individually or consecutively.