Choose your audition date
Choose your audition date – Auditions are free! Detailed information about the program, instructors, and fees is available in the Study Guide
Video audition
Prepare the following documents to complete your application: • CV • 2 photos • Motivation letter • Letter of reference • 2 video links (1 improvisation + 1 choreography) from YouTube or Vimeo. Make sure the videos are viewable and no password required.
Live audition
Prepare the following documents to complete your application: • CV • 2 photos • Motivation letter
Please wait for our response
You will receive either an invitation to the live audition or the final outcome of your video audition.
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Fill out the form below to receive all the technical details and confirm your attendance.
AFI Program
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.
Training
International Guests
Our Process
Our Staff
international Guests
Each month the program hosts international guests for one full week. This season we are proud to host 10 international choreographers who will contribute to the professional and artistic growth of the trainees.
Jiri Pokorny
Kidd Pivot & Crystal Pite repertory
Brigel gjoka
Forsythe Repertory
Brandon Lageart
from Peeping Tom Company
Salvatore De Simone
from Wayne McGregor Company
Rauf Yasit
RubberLegz Workshop
Elena Bolleli
Gaga / Dancers Workshop
Residencies
Eduardo Torroja
Ultima Vez Company
Lali Ayguade
From Akram Khan Company
Shay Partush
from La Veronal Marcos Morau
Luca Cacitti
from OFFprojects Company
PROGRAM 2026/2027
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Complete Your Application now. Limited spots.
RESERVE YOUR AUDITION SPOT
Fill out the form below to receive all the technical details and confirm your attendance.
Choose your audition date
Choose your audition date – Auditions are free! Detailed information about the program, instructors, and fees is available in the Study Guide
Video audition
Prepare the following documents to complete your application: • CV • 2 photos • Motivation letter • Letter of reference • 2 video links (1 improvisation + 1 choreography) from YouTube or Vimeo. Make sure the videos are viewable and no password required.
Live audition
Prepare the following documents to complete your application: • CV • 2 photos • Motivation letter
Please wait for our response
You will receive either an invitation to the live audition or the final outcome of your video audition.
If you need more information please fill out this form
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FAQ
Is an audition required?
Yes. After reviewing your application, selected candidates will be invited to:
- An online video audition, or
- A live audition in Bologna, or in other cities during the periods communicated on our official channels.
What will I receive upon completion?
Students will receive an AFI Certificate of Completion, recognizing their participation in an intensive professional training and creative research program
What is the cost of the program?
You can find all requirements, program, artistis, tutuions fee, deadlines and audition guidelines inside the Study Guide.
When does the program start?
The new edition begins each year in October and ends in May.
Full dates are available in the brochure and on the “Program Schedule” section.
Where is AFI located?
Art Factory International is based at the BACH ART CENTRE in Bologna, Italy, a multidisciplinary space dedicated to performing arts, artistic creation and cultural projects.
The centre hosts professional dance studios, rehearsal rooms and shared creative areas that support daily training, workshops and artistic residencies.
Bologna is a vibrant, well-connected cultural city, making it an ideal environment for dancers coming from Italy and abroad