The School of the Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier

Director John Neumeier Pedagogical Principal and Deputy Director Gigi Hyatt The School of The Hamburg Ballet, established in 1978, trains young people from all over the world for a professional dance career. All classes are held in the Ballettzentrum Hamburg - John Neumeier. This building has nine studios, used by both The Hamburg Ballet Company and the School. Boarding facilities are also available within the building for 35 pupils. Entrance examinations for pupils are held annualy in spring. Preparatory classes are for children aged 7 to 9, professional ballet classes for those aged 10 to 16, and the Theatre Class program for pupils aged 16 to 18 (boys to 19). Prospective students will be tested on physical aptitude, rhythmic and improvisational talents, as well as their level of classical ballet technique in relation to their age.