Nacho Duato
New company members & academy
Auditions & workshops
Japan tour to be held in the New Year 2025!!
Supported by: Embajada de España
We deliver a world-class experience
The world-renowned Spanish choreographer, Nacho Duato, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Now, auditions and repertoire workshops for the newly established Nacho Duato Company and the Nacho Duato Academy will be held in Japan for dancers and students!
At the Academy, students will not only study classical ballet but also have the opportunity to learn many of Duato’s works, pieces by leading choreographers, and a wide range of cultural knowledge necessary to become a true artist—all in the heart of Madrid, Spain. This is a unique chance to advance your career at the Nacho Duato Academy, known across Europe for its rigorous training.
This opportunity is open to everyone, from students to adults. Even experienced adults are welcome to participate in the workshop and potentially study abroad in Spain.
It is a rare opportunity to dance Nacho Duato’s works, which are only permitted to be performed by top-tier ballet companies.
We look forward to your participation!
Date
2025
| Tokyo | Jan.02(Th.)／Jan.04(Sa.) |
| Yokohama | Jan.03(Fr.) |
| Osaka | Jan.05(Su.) |
| Hiroshima | Jan.06(Mo.) |
| Fukuoka | Jan.07(Tu.) |
Venue
| Tokyo | Aristo Ballet Studio access |
| Yokohama | THE HALL YOKOHAMA access |
| Osaka | Garage Art Space access |
| Hiroshima | Koike Ballet Studio access |
| Fukuoka | Minokami Mayumi Ballet Studio access |
Who is Nacho Duato?
- Currently artistic director of the Mikhailovsky Theater Ballet.
- Since 1990, he has led the Spanish National Ballet, developing it into a world-class company.
- A world-renowned choreographer who sublimates the essence of Spain, which is his own identity, into ballet works with a keen sensitivity.
Teachers
EMILIA JOVANOVICH
Nacho Duato Academy Director
profile
Emilia Jovanovich, a student and later a dancer at the Hamburg Staatsoper worked under the direction of the American choreographer John Neumeier, where she excelled in soloist and prima ballerina roles.In 1998 she joined the National Dance Company, directed by Nacho Duato, where she danced most of the repertoire of the renowned choreographer. After finishing her professional career, she became a ballet teacher and in 2018 she returned to Spain as a Ballet Mistress and Assistant Choreographer of the Compañia Nacional de Danza in Madrid.
LUIS MARTIN OYA
Compania Nacional de Danza [Nacho Duato Company] Asistant / Production Director
profile
Luis Martin Oya began his career at the Ballet del Teatro Lirico Nacional under the direction of Maya Plisetskaya. With the incorporation of Nacho Duato into the direction of the company, he was promoted to first dancer.
He participated in all of the Valencian choreographer’s creations and danced most of the CND’s repertoire, becoming one of the most renowned and versatile dancers in the company for 20 years. Once he finished his stage as a performer, Nacho Duato incorporated him into the production team of the CND as a tour manager, reaching the position of Production Director of the CND.
Repertoire class
About Repertoire class
You can be taught by a teacher who has been dancing Nacho Duato's masterpieces that continue to fascinate the world as an exclusive dancer. All of the works are masterpieces that have been performed by ballet companies around the world. This is a very valuable class in Japan where only members of the New National Theater Ballet Company and Star Dancers Ballet Company were able to dance.
Audition
Company
The Nacho Duato Company has performed Duato's works in Spain and other countries. Currently, the company has been reborn with a younger generation of dancers, and is lively with dancers from all over the world. This time, we are looking for dancers between the ages of 17 and 21. Dancers must have both ballet and contemporary techniques.
Academy
We offer the internationally acclaimed Nacho Duato Trainee Program. Designed to train you to become a professional dancer, it offers practical training including lessons, rehearsals and paid internships with the company.
In addition to the company and academy year-round curriculum trainee programs, the workshop also holds auditions for the summer course. Successful participants are awarded a one-year or summer course scholarship.
About the trainee program
Nacho Duato Academy's training program is a program designed by Nacho Duato, a leading artist and instructor, where you can study various arts in the heart of Spain.
Currently the artistic director of Russia's Mikhailovsky Theater, Mr. Duat's academy provides strong instruction in both classical ballet and modern contemporary ballet. We train dancers who have mastered every dance style, from full-length ballet to emotional and innovative contemporary ballet, and let their talents shine into the future.
- Specializing in training to become a professional
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The Trainee Program provides intensive training essential to becoming a professional dancer. Unlike regular academic schools, it is designed as an intensive program to develop ready-to-work skills.
If you aim to become a professional dancer, you will conduct your ``job hunting'' through auditions after graduating from ballet school. This is because while schools play a role in providing education, job support is limited, so it is extremely important for students to independently try out for a job at a ballet company. Unlike Japanese companies, which place emphasis on hiring new graduates, ballet companies require immediate performance, and auditions include dancers who have already established a career. Therefore, the trainee program focuses on training elements with an emphasis on on-the-job experience to bridge the career gap that exists between academies and professionals.
curriculum
Throughout the year, we offer the following attractive curriculum.
- classical ballet
- nacho duato repertoire
- Nacho Duato Classical Repertoire
- Graham technique (contemporary)
- pas de deux
- Top-notch external lecturer workshops
- Gyro Tonic & Pilates
- anatomy
- art history
- history of dance
- music
Participating age
*Grade and age are as of January 3, 2024
| junior | senior |
| 6th grade to 8th grade | From 9th grade to adults |
| 4+ years of ballet experience required | 6+ years of ballet experience required |
*Those who regularly take classes in modern dance, contemporary dance, etc. will also be considered as having a history of ballet.
*You will be required to participate in ballet shoes.
*Seniors are of any age. Ballet troupe members, instructors, and those with blank spaces are welcome to participate.
*Adults are also welcome, but please refrain from participating if you cannot memorize the choreography.
About Audition
| Audition | Age | Given | scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | 17-21 | ||
| Trainee (2 years) | 15+ | Admission permission | annual tuition fee scholarship |
| Summer course | 12+ | Participation permission | Participation fee scholarship |
*If you are interested, please check the audition request box on the application form.
*For information not listed on the homepage, details will be announced at a later date.
Capacity
30 people each
Schedule
Tokyo / Yokohama
Osaka / Hiroshima
| Lesson | Time |
|---|---|
| Classical Ballet Junior (120 min.) | 10:30-12:30 |
| Classical Ballet Senior | 12:40-14:10 |
| Repertoire Senior only | 14:20-16:20 |
Fukuoka
| Lesson | Time |
|---|---|
| Classical Ballet Junior | 13:00-14:30 |
| Classical Ballet Senior | 14:40-16:10 |
| Repertoire Senior only | 16:20-18:20 |
Fee
| Junior （Ballet class only） | ￥11,000（with tax） |
| Senior （Ballet + Repertoire） | ￥27,500（with tax） |
| Senior Two-Day Participation | ￥52,800（with tax） |
Audition fee
| Company Academy | ￥7,700 （with tax） |
| Summer course | Included in the participation fee. |
Other participation fees
Injury insurance and refund compensation
Personal injury insurance (Required)
*Please be sure to check.
Recreation insurance is mandatory when applying.
Participants will be covered for hospitalization and medical expenses incurred during the event (from the time they leave their residence until they return).
Recreation insurance 90 yen (tax included) / day
*Enrollment is automatic. Participants do not need to apply.
*The insurance premium will be added to the participation fee and charged.
*The amount is for one day and is a one-time payment.
*Whiplash, back pain, etc. that do not have medical objective findings (note) are not covered.
(Note) This refers to cases where the insured person is complaining of subjective symptoms, but the basis for the symptoms cannot be objectively proven through electroencephalography, physical examination, neurological examination, clinical examination, imaging examination, ophthalmology, otolaryngology examination, etc.
Money Back Guarantee (Optional)
If you are unable to participate in the event due to an injury, influenza, or other reasons, we will refund the full participation fee.
Application fee (non-refundable): An additional 20% of the total participation fee will be charged.
Those who apply for refund compensation can only pay by bank transfer. Online payments are not accepted.
*Application is optional. You can apply using the workshop application form.
*Application fee is non-refundable.
*This applies to absences due to injury or illness due to influenza, coronavirus, etc., notified 3 days before the event date.
Example: If the WS is on a Saturday, you will be eligible if you contact us by 23:59 on Wednesday.
*Only accepted at the time of applying for the workshop. Compensation applications cannot be made later.
*Absences due to personal reasons are not eligible for refunds.
*A valid hospital certificate and a copy of the receipt must be submitted for a refund. A medical certificate is usually charged, so please consider this before applying.
*Whiplash, back pain, etc. that have no medical objective findings (note) are not eligible for refunds.
(Note) This refers to cases where the insured person complains of subjective symptoms, but the basis for these symptoms cannot be objectively proven through electroencephalogram findings, physical examinations, neurological examinations, clinical tests, imaging tests, ophthalmological/otolaryngological examinations, etc.
You can watch lessons!
Only for ballet coach
This will be a valuable opportunity to observe Nacho Duato's works in class. Don't miss this opportunity!
Fee
| Fee | ￥5,000 (tax included)/ day【Participant coach】 |
| available for watching class | Clasical ballet /Repertoire |
| available venue | Tokyo/Yokohama/Osaka/Fukuoka |
| available people | Only for ballet coach |
| capacity | 10 people(Yokohama) 5 people (Others) |
| apply | online / on the day |
*The tour fee is for one day.
*Please refrain from entering and exiting the studio during lessons.
*Capacity will be limited to around 5-10 people. Although it is possible to apply on the day, advance application is recommended.
*Taking photos and videos is strictly prohibited. Please note that repertoire is subject to strict copyright.
Notes
About application
-Minors under the age of 18 must apply with the consent of their guardian.
About compensation for damages
-Participate with permission from your organization. Our organization is not responsible for any disputes between third parties or participants, including arbitration or contact.
-Our organization is not responsible for any damages caused by participants' negligence within the facility, such as accidents, troubles, injuries, or other reasons.
-Our organization is not responsible for any theft or loss within the facility. In particular, valuables and brought-in equipment must be managed at the individual's own responsibility.
-If buildings, equipment, or fixtures within the facility are damaged or lost, you may be required to pay compensation for damages.
-Our organization is not responsible for any delay, impossibility, or incomplete performance of the event in whole or in part due to force majeure such as natural disasters, war, riots, civil unrest, amendment or abolition of laws and regulations, strikes or other labor disputes, transportation accidents, or other reasons beyond the organization's control.
Regarding cases where the workshop cannot be held
- If the workshop cannot be held due to reasons on the organizer's side, we will refund the full course fee. Refunds after application for other reasons will be in accordance with the cancellation policy. Please be sure to check the cancellation policy before applying.
- A situation where the workshop cannot be held refers to a situation where all lessons cannot be held.
- If the facility cannot be used due to unforeseen accidents or disasters such as power outages or water outages, or equipment or fixture failures, compensation will be the return of the participation fee on the day, and we will not be liable for any further compensation.
About portrait rights
- Photographs and videos will be taken during the lesson. Please note that the images and videos taken will be posted on social media and the website. The rights to those images and videos belong to Jyoron.
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