Elevate your skills, connect with the
Danceworld, learn from principal dancers,
world class teachers and
upcoming choreographers!

Grow and unleash your potential at TheAvraams
Top Level Summer Intensive!

  • The 2025 program offers a diverse range of classes designed to enrich and challenge dancers at the highest level. These include:         

    • Ballet Class

    • Pointe Technique/ Male Technique

    • Classical Repertoire

    • Modern Class 

    • Improvisation 

    • Modern Repertoire

    • ChoreoLab

    • Floor Barre

    • Gyrokinesis® Method


      Workshop Timetable
      The workshop runs daily from 10:00 to 17:30, with a 30 to 45 minute lunch break. 

  • As part of TheAvraams Summer Intensive, participants will have the exclusive opportunity to attend a live webinar led by a Mindset Coach for dancers. This session dives into the mental aspects of dance training, from building confidence to handling performance pressure, empowering you with tools to enhance both your artistry and resilience.

    When: 26th July

    Duration: 1.5 hours for each group

    Two tailored webinars will take place—one for each group—focusing on topics designed to match the age and experience level of the students.

  • Step into the spotlight and practice what you’ve been training for all these years. Over the last 2 days of the course, you’ll experience the thrill of performing/training on stage, complete with tips on stage presence and mock audition scenarios. Gain valuable insights into what it looks like to be in an audition, understand what is asked of you, and begin overcoming your fears about this common aspect of a dancer’s life.

  • We welcome participants at the intermediate*, advanced, and pre-professional levels.

    Students will be divided into two groups: 13–15 and 16+

    We reserve the right to assign participants to groups not only based on age but also according to their professional training and skill level. If necessary, group reassignment will take place on the first day of the program to ensure that each dancer receives the most suitable and enriching experience.

    *Intermediate Level Students must have a minimum of 1 year of pointe work training.

  • The fee for the Summer Intensive is €500. Upon approval of your application form, you will receive an email including further details and payment information.

    Take advantage of our Early Bird offer and secure your spot at theAvraams Summer Intensive at a 20% reduced fee! Register now to join a week of immersive training in ballet and contemporary dance, designed to elevate your skills and artistry.

    Early Bird Price: €400

    Offer valid until May 25th.

    Make sure you read all Terms & Conditions in the FAQ section before proceeding with your registraton.

Dive into a Professional Company

At TheAvraams Summer Intensive, we’re committed to supporting your artistic growth beyond the workshop. We are offering an extraordinary opportunity for selected participants to experience professional environments firsthand.

One Week Training and Rehearsal Observation with

Polish National Ballet Junior Company (PNB)

These unique experiences provide you with a behind-the-scenes look at professional dance companies, allowing you to immerse yourself in their artistic processes, refine your technique, and gain invaluable insights into the professional world of dance.

Why joining us?

Gain Top Level Expertise

Immerse yourself in both Ballet and Contemporary dance, learning from Principal Dancers, World-Class Teachers, and Rising Choreographers.
At TheAvraams Summer Intensive, you’ll refine your technique and artistry, receiving expert guidance that will elevate your craft and unleash your potential as a dancer.

Enjoy Sun, Sea & Food

Joining TheAvraams Summer Intensive offers more than just world-class dance training—it’s an invitation to experience the beauty of Cyprus.
After your daily classes, unwind by exploring stunning beaches, basking in the warm Mediterranean sun, and indulging in the island’s delicious local cuisine.
Dive into the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Cyprus, turning your summer intensive into a holistic experience of artistry and relaxation.

Connect with the Dance World

Build meaningful connections within the global dance community that will open doors to your studies and upcoming career.
At TheAvraams Intensive, you’ll engage with renowned dance institutions, esteemed teachers, principal dancers, and fellow passionate dancers.
Create lasting friendships and develop a powerful network that will fuel your growth and future success in the dance world.

Be a dancer of the 21st century

Expand your artistic horizons, enhance your versatility, and gain crucial insights into what it takes to thrive as a professional dancer in today’s world.
This is your opportunity to challenge yourself, explore new possibilities, and take meaningful steps towards becoming the versatile, open-minded artist the current dance scene requires.

Meet the 2025 Team

Get to know the exceptional dance professionals guiding our 2025 Summer Intensive. Celebrated artists and visionary teachers, blending classical and modern dance for an unparalleled learning experience.

  • Cypriot-born Ioanna Avraam is a Principal Dancer with the Vienna State Ballet. Her career highlights include iconic roles such as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Kitri in Don Quixote, and Tatiana in Eugen Onegin, as well as performances in works by choreographic legends including Christopher Wheeldon, Jerome Robbins, and Jiří Kylián.

    Beyond the stage, Ioanna holds a Royal Academy of Dance teaching certificate, sharing her expertise through teaching and mentorship to inspire the next generation of dancers worldwide.

    Her artistry and contributions to ballet have been honored with numerous prestigious awards.

Co-Founder
Ballet Class & Classical Variation

  • Cypriot-born Louiza Avraam is a professional dancer, choreographer, and certified GYROKINESIS® Trainer, currently performing with Opera Ballet Vlaanderen.

    Throughout her career, she has collaborated among others with esteemed choreographers such as Ohad Naharin, Jiří Kylián, Sharon Eyal, Hofesh Shechter and Marcos Morau.

    Previously, she was a member of Gauthier Dance//Theaterhaus Stuttgart, Saarland State Theatre, and Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, performing on some of the world’s most prominent stages.

    Beyond her performance career, Louiza is establishing herself as a choreographer, with works such as Mires and Whispers of the Dreamers showcased internationally, exemplifying her seamless blend of classical and contemporary influences.

Co-Founder
Modern Class & Choreo-Lab

  • Nastazia grew up in Limassol where she trained her classical work with her teachers at Nadina Loizidou School of Ballet. In 2013, she graduated from Elmhurst Ballet School where she also performed with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in productions like ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘Swan Lake’.  

    Since then, she worked with the National Theatre of Brno in the Czech Republic, and in 2014, she danced as a First Artist with the National Opera of Bucharest, under the Direction of Johan Kobborg. 

    In 2016, she guested with Ballet Vlaanderen in ‘Spartacus’, by Yuri Grigorovich. She is now a member of the Dresden Semperoperballett under the Direction of Kinsun Chan, after joining in April 2017. She has since performed in classical ballets recreated by Aaron S. Watkin, as well as works by Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Justin Peck, William Forsythe, Johan Inger, Pina Bausch, Alexander Ekman, Nacho Duato, Twyla Tharp, John Neumier and Sharon Eyal. 

    Highlights of her career include The Sylph in Johan Kobborg’s ‘La Sylphide’, the Jeté Girl in ‘In The Middle Somewhat Elevated’ by William Forsythe, ‘Half Life’ by Sharon Eyal, Princess Florine in Marcelo Gomes’s adaptation of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ after Aaron S. Watkin, and the roles of Little Boy in ‘Carmen’ and Odette in ‘A Swan Lake’ by choreographer, Johan Inger.

    In 2024, Nastazia received her MA in Dance Pedagogy at Palucca University of Dance Dresden. 

Classical Repertoire& Floor Barre

  • Born in Armenia and raised in Moldova, Naira Agvanean trained at the Ballet Academy in Munich before embarking on a distinguished 17-year career with the Dutch National Ballet.

    Rising through the ranks to soloist, she performed a vast repertoire spanning classical masterpieces such as Swan Lake and La Dame aux Camélias to renowned neoclassical and contemporary works.

    In 2020, she became a certified High-Performance Coach with iPEC, dedicating herself to helping dancers unlock their full potential both on and off the stage.

Mindset Coaching for Dancers

  • Ana Maria Lucaciu was born in Bucharest, Romania. She graduated from the National Ballet School of Canada and joined Canada’s National Ballet immediately after. She went on to dance with the Royal Danish Ballet, Augsburg Ballet, The Portuguese Contemporary Dance Company and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet in New York.

    Lucaciu has performed and created works with contemporary dance's foremost choreographers, including Ohad Naharin, Crystal Pite, Hofesh Shechter, Alexander Ekman, Jo Stromgren, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and many others.

    Ana Maria’s own choreographic work has been presented by the Norwegian National Ballet, New Dialect, Terminus Modern Ballet Theater, Battery Dance NYC, Philadelphia Ballet, Whim W’him Seattle Contemporary Dance, Aalto Ballet Essen to name a few.

    She assisted Crystal Pite on the Polaris project in New York city, and regularly assists Alexander Ekman with new creations. She also stages his work around the world.

    Ana Maria is currently the Head Rehearsal Director of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen. She has previously worked as rehearsal director with Gallim Dance, New York, London’s Rambert 2 and Alan Lucien Øyen’s Winter Guests.

    She holds a BFA in dance from Empire State College and is a 2018 TedX Bucharest speaker.

Improvisation Class & Modern Repertoire

  • Dawid Trzensimiech is a former Principal dancer with the Polish National Ballet and Bucharest National Opera and a former Soloist with The Royal Ballet. He is currently the artistic coordinator, ballet master, and coach at the Polish National Ballet Junior Company.

    Born in Poland, Dawid began his ballet training at the National Ballet School in Bytom at the age of 10. In 2006, he became a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne, earning a full-time scholarship to The Royal Ballet School. Two years later, he joined The Royal Ballet, where he was promoted to soloist in 2012. In 2014, he moved to Bucharest National Opera as a principal dancer under Johan Kobborg’s direction, later returning to Poland in 2016 to join the Polish National Ballet as a principal. After an illustrious stage career, he retired from performing in December 2023 to focus on mentoring the next generation of dancers.

    Dawid has performed leading roles in classical masterpieces such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, La Sylphide, Giselle, Manon, Mayerling, Cinderella, and La Fille mal gardée. His repertoire also includes works by renowned choreographers, including Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, Liam Scarlett, Krzysztof Pastor, Alexei Ratmansky, John Neumeier, David Dawson, Sir Frederick Ashton, Yuri Possokhov, Jiří Kylián, Hans van Manen, and George Balanchine.

    In addition to his work with leading ballet companies, Dawid has performed as a guest principal with the National Ballet of Canada, English National Ballet, and Shanghai Ballet. Now dedicated to coaching and artistic coordination, he continues to contribute to the development of young talent in the ballet world.

Ballet Class & Classical Repertoire

 FAQs

  • After submitting your registration via the form below, you will receive an email confirmation once your registration has been approved. This email will include further details and payment information.

    To secure your spot, the full amount of the course fee must be paid within 10 days of receiving the approval email. If payment is not completed within this timeframe, your spot will be allocated to someone else.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel your registration before June 21st, you will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made after June 21st are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.

    Injury Policy

    Students participate in the Intensive at their own responsibility. While we prioritize safety and provide professional guidance throughout the course, we cannot be held liable for injuries or accidents that may occur during training, rehearsals, or performances. Participants are encouraged to ensure they have adequate personal health or accident insurance coverage prior to attending.

    Participant Media Release

    By participating in TheAvraams Summer Intensive, attendees acknowledge that photos and videos taken during the event may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to our website, social media, and marketing materials. If any participant does not wish to be included in such content, they must indicate this on the registration form and inform us in writing at the_avraams@outlook.com before the start of the workshop. TheAvraams respects privacy rights and will ensure that any objections are honored.

    Open Class Observation
    By registering for TheAvraams Summer Intensive, participants acknowledge and agree that certain classes may be open for audience observation on designated days. These open sessions provide an opportunity for invited guests, such as family, friends, or industry professionals, to experience the learning process. If any participant has concerns regarding this, they must inform us in writing at the_avraams@outlook.com before the start of the course.

  • TheAvraams Summer Intensive is for dancers of an intermediate and advanced level as well as pre professional dancers.

  • The minimum age is 13

  • Due to our international participants and teachers, TheAvraams Summer Intensive will be held in english.

  • TheAvraams Summer Intensive Timetable and precise Schedule will be sent to the approved participants only via mail prior to the workshop.

  • We kindly ask you to bring your own:

    • point- / soft ballet shoes

    • socks & kneepads

    • water bottle (water for refilling is provided)

    • sweat towel

  • We don’t provide lunch but there are many options within walking distance to all locations. The easiest is to bring your own food.

  • We provide a rich variety of classes both contemporary and classical. To master the todays dance world, we strongly believe in practicing both fields. Therefore participants attend the entire course as set!

  • The Avraams Summer Intensive will take place across three locations. During the weekdays (21–25 July), classes will be hosted at two ballet schools, just a 7-minute walking distance from each other. Over the weekend (26–27 July), the intensive will move to the theater stage, offering participants the unique experience of training and performing in a professional setting.

    • Nadina Loizidou School of Ballet,
      Constantinou Paleologou 6, 3095 Limassol

    • Dance School Maria Messis
      Ayias Eirinis 6, 3095 Limassol

    • Pattihio Limassol Theatre
      Agias Zonis 4, 3027 Limassol

  • Luckily, Cyprus is a travel destination with plenty of hotels and appartements/airbnb’s. You can find a big variety in Limassol on the usual platforms. If needed, we can help you with further assistance.

  • Cyprus has two international airports: Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO), both located approximately 45 minutes from Limassol. Convenient shuttle buses run directly from the airports to Limassol, making your arrival smooth and hassle-free. You can check the timetable and more details here.

Previous Guest Teachers

  • Stephane Phavorin

    Ex Premier Danseur Paris Opera Ballet, Int. Guest Teacher

  • Matan David

    Gaga Teacher, Assistant of Ohad Naharin

  • Jonathan Dos Santos

    Director Ballet Schwerin GER

  • Sandra Bourdais

    Hannover State Opera

  • Maurus Gauthier

    Hannover State Opera

  • Alejandro Parente

    Ex Principal Dancer Teatro Colon Buenos Aires ARG, Int. Balletmaster

  • Nastazia Philippou

    Dresden Semperoper GER

  • Efthimis Tsimageorgis

    Scapino Ballet Rotterdam NL

  • Richard Szábo

    Ex Soloist Vienna State Opera

  • Federico Longo

    Tanz Mainz / Batsheva Ensemble

  • Lucian Necsea

    Teacher of the Vienna State Ballet Academy AT

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