Lugano Junior Ballet offers advanced and pre-professional dancers the opportunity to bridge the transition from training to professional career through intensive company-style programs.

Under the artistic direction of Alessandra Ashkenazy, LJB functions as a compact junior company, providing daily training, rehearsal experience, stage performance, and professional development within a realistic company structure.

All programs are designed for dancers aged 17 to 26 and include classical and contemporary training, repertoire coaching, and participation in new creations with internationally recognised choreographers.

 

Confirmed productions for 2026–2027 include new works by Paul Chalmer, Olivier Bifulco, and Robert Robinson.



Program Options

1. Full Season — Junior Company

Duration:  September – July
Tuition: CHF 9 500

Designed for a small group of selected dancers forming the core company of Lugano Junior Ballet.
Participants work daily with resident teachers and choreographers, take part in all company rehearsals and stage productions, and receive individual guidance toward professional auditions and contracts.

Includes:
    •    Daily classical and contemporary classes
    •    Company rehearsals and creation periods
    •    Performances and tours
    •    Mentorship and audition preparation
    •    Access to physiotherapy, Pilates, and wellness facilities (where available)



2. Half-Season Residency

Duration: approximately 5–6 months (September–January or February–June)
Tuition: CHF 5 500

Ideal for dancers transitioning between contracts or completing professional studies who wish to gain high-level experience within a shorter commitment.
Residents are fully integrated in company training and rehearsals and may participate in the productions scheduled during their stay.

Includes:
    •    Full access to daily classes and rehearsals
    •    Possibility to perform in selected productions
    •    Integration in the LJB artistic environment and network



3. 1-Month Intensive Placement

Duration: 1 month (fixed periods during the season)
Tuition: CHF 1 800

An immersive short-term experience offering full participation in daily training and rehearsal schedules.
Ideal for dancers seeking to experience the rhythm of a professional junior company or to prepare for longer contracts.

Includes:
    •    Daily classical and contemporary classes
    •    Observation and participation in rehearsals
    •    Mentorship and feedback from the artistic staff
    •    Certificate of completion



Additional Information
    •    All programs take place in Lugano, Switzerland.
    •    Working language: English (Italian and French also used).
    •    Housing and meals are not included but guidance for accommodation is provided.
    •    Admission is strictly by audition.

Scholarships or partial tuition support may be considered for exceptional talent.