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A Professional environment for contemporary dancers

Art Factory International is a professional contemporary dance centre based in Bologna (Italy), offering daily training, artistic research and international workshops led by renowned guest artists. A space where dancers grow technically, expand their creativity and develop their professional identity.

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AFI PLATFORM

A.F.I. born from an artistic project as a platform that allows for the passing, change, and transformation that occurs in the phase of personal and individual growth. The AFI training program allows each student to shape their own artistic identity in constant evolution, and to be able to pursue their career and create international action networks starting from a wholesome and consolidated environment.

AFI DANCE PROGRAM

For over 17 years, A.F.I. has been offering participants the opportunity to build their own artistic identity with solid technical and creative foundations through our international professional training program for contemporary dancers. The program consistently has had an open and up-to-date vision of the international dance and performing arts scenes, promoting dance excellence and aiming to disseminate the art and culture of dance in order to train individuals prepared for future entry into the artistic and professional world.

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APPLICATION

Explore more information about the apply and next dates auditions for the 2026/2027

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HUB ART CENTRE

Our vision to create a unique and special place, a safe platform for community, dance and art.

Next Workshop
with Salvatore De Simone from Company Wayne McGregor
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Spazio Crudo Performance AFI
20th March 2026 at 8pm

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