Information - Applications for the Preparatory Sections of the GNO Professional Dance School

The admission exams for the Greek National Opera Dance School’s Preparatory Courses for Juniors are targeted at junior candidates aged from 12 to 17. The exams for the academic year 2023-2024 will be held on 24 September 2023. The time of the exams will be announced in the section “NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” of the Greek National Opera’s official website (https://www.nationalopera.gr/nea-anakoinoseis) by Friday 15 September 2023.  

Candidates that will be tested in classical ballet and modern dance must be wearing:

Girls:

Ballet

  • Black leotard
  • Pink tights
  • Soft ballet shoes
  • Pointes

Modern Dance

  • Black leggings or footless tights
  • No shoes

Boys:

Ballet & Modern Dance

  • White T-shirt
  • Black leggings
  • Black or white ballet shoes (only for the ballet class)

Applications:

The application period for the admission exams for the GNO Dance School’s Preparatory Courses for Juniors is from 4 July to 10 September 2023. Applications for the academic year 2023-2024 can only be submitted via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Eligible to participate in the exams are candidates who will have reached the age of twelve by 30/9/2023.

The secretariat will remain closed during the August holiday period.

You are kindly requested to send the supporting documents as clearly scanned attachments in pdf format.

Applications submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted.

Necessary supporting documents:

  • Application form and GDPR consent form duly filled in and signed
  • Birth certificate or a photocopy of identity card or passport

You can download the application form here.

You are kindly requested to make sure that you have received the reference number of your application (via email) by the end of the application deadline, as you will need it to access the platform where the results will be announced.

 

Secretariat:

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

364 Andreas Syggrou Avenue, Kallithea

Tel. 213088-5971, -5974 (extension 5971, 5974)

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Contact: Monday-Friday 10.00-15.00

You are kindly requested to enter through the Dance School entrance. The School’s premises are on the 6th floor.