FREEROOTS
Growth | Expansion | Versatility
FREEROOTS is an eight-month professional development program for emerging dancers who already have a solid technical foundation and are ready to expand their movement vocabulary, deepen their artistry, and discover their own way of moving.
Where FREEPULSE focuses on building the foundation, FREEROOTS is about expanding beyond it, exploring new movement languages, working with different artistic voices, and developing the versatility needed to navigate the professional dance world.
Through regular training in ballet, contemporary dance, yoga, partnering, and physical theatre, dancers continue to strengthen and refine their technique while being exposed to a wide range of movement practices, styles, and creative approaches.
A central part of FREEROOTS is the continuous exchange with different choreographers and teachers. Regular encounters with a diverse range of artists bring new perspectives, movement languages, and ways of working into the studio, offering dancers a broad and constantly evolving experience of contemporary dance.
Throughout the program, dancers will work on a large-group repertoire piece, gaining experience in learning, embodying, and adapting to existing choreography. They will also collaborate in a smaller group with emerging choreographers to develop a new creation from the initial idea through to the finished work.
Alongside these collaborative projects, dancers will have the opportunity to create their own short group choreographic works, supported by a mentor throughout the creative process. This gives them space to experiment, develop ideas, take creative risks, and begin shaping their own artistic voice.
Working with different choreographers, teachers, and creative collaborators develops essential qualities for today’s professional dance world: versatility, adaptability, openness, curiosity, speed of learning, and the ability to embody and shift between different movement languages.
FREEROOTS is where your foundation becomes a direction, your movement becomes a voice, and your roots begin to grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each program targets a specific stage of dancer development:
FREEBODIES: Our Junior Company Program for emerging dancers looking to bridge the gap toward a professional career through intensive performance and creation.
FREEROOTS: Focused on growth, expansion and versatility, this program deepens technical foundations across multiple contemporary styles and broadens movement vocabulary.
FREEPULSE: Centered on foundation, connection and discovery, this entry-level/intermediate program builds core technique, body awareness, and creative exploration.
Our programs are designed for passionate dancers seeking rigorous artistic growth. Depending on the level, applicants range from intermediate dancers establishing their technique (FREEPULSE) to advanced pre-professionals (FREEBODIES).
All programs run from October to the beginning of June and require a full-time commitment. Training typically takes place Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00 (extended to 16:30 during creation weeks). Daily schedules include technique classes, floorwork, improvisation, partnering, and repertoire or creation process with guest choreographers.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Younger applicants (16–17) with strong foundational training may be considered upon review.
Yes, we offer financial support options through scholarships and helper positions:
Scholarships: Three scholarships are available, valued at €1,700 each.
Helper Positions: Four Helper positions offer a €500 annual fee reduction in exchange for work assisting the space and project.
Both scholarships and Helper positions are awarded by the direction of Freezone following Round 3 of the auditions.
Note: Discounts apply exclusively to the program tuition and are not valid for administrative or membership fees.
The application process consists of an initial online selection followed by audition rounds. You will need to fill out an online application form (uploading your video links) and email your CV and headshot.
Note: Full details regarding audition dates, locations, and deadlines for the upcoming season will be officially released in December. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the announcement.
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Step into a space built for freedom, expression, and real growth. Transform your artistry, work alongside renowned choreographers, and claim your place in the contemporary dance world.