sinCe 2010
An international contemporary dance training platform connecting technique, artistic research, and professional development.
For over 16 years, Art Factory International 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.
AFI is first and foremost a community. A shared environment where dancers, teachers, choreographers, and artists meet, exchange practices, and grow together. A space built on dialogue, diversity, and mutual support, where artistic development is inseparable from human connection.
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The training program offers an intensive and structured path that combines technical precision, creative research, and performative experience. Participants are exposed to a wide range of contemporary practices, supporting them from the early stages of their journey toward a professional career in dance
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AFI hosts monthly workshops, artistic residencies, and special projects led by internationally recognized choreographers and artists. These experiences expand participants’ artistic perspectives, strengthen professional skills, and offer concrete opportunities to engage with contemporary creation processes.
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Admission to Art Factory International is subject to audition. Through auditions, AFI selects motivated dancers ready to engage in an intensive professional path. Discover how to apply, upcoming dates, and audition requirements.
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Throughout the program, artists take part in artistic residencies and performance projects open to the public. These creations are presented within contexts such as CRUDO Festival and other partner festivals, offering real performance opportunities and visibility.
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The AFI teaching staff and guest artists are established international professionals, actively involved in creation and production. Their ongoing artistic practice ensures that the program remains current, dynamic, and aligned with contemporary and future-performing languages.
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AFI is hosted inside Leggere Strutture Art Factory, a spacious and fully equipped center designed for professional training, creation, and rehearsal. Studios are conceived to support both daily practice and artistic production in a focused and inspiring environment..
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Bologna is a vibrant city of art, culture, and education. With its strong contemporary arts scene, international community, and human-scale lifestyle, it offers an ideal context for artistic growth, cultural exchange, and everyday life during the training period.
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