Annarella Leiria, Portugal

International students

A shared love of dance, a world of different backgrounds. Join Annarella in Leiria, Portugal, for a summer intensive or year-round training.

A square with café terraces and historic buildings, with Leiria Castle in the background.

Annarella welcomes young dancers from around the world. Our community already includes many students from the United States, Japan and other countries across Europe and Asia, brought together by a shared commitment to ballet and a desire to grow.

Spend your summer dancing

Our summer intensives offer an opportunity to focus on your training, experience life in the Annarella studios and meet fellow dancers from different countries. It is a time to work on your technique, explore new ways of moving and share the energy of a summer dedicated to dance.

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Make Annarella part of your year

For students seeking a longer journey, Annarella also welcomes international applicants to its year-round programmes. Continuing your training over the academic year gives you time to build on your skills, deepen your artistic expression and become part of the everyday life of the conservatory.

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Different backgrounds. A common language.

Studying alongside dancers from other cultures brings new perspectives into the studio. Through shared practice and the language of movement, students have the opportunity to learn from one another and build friendships beyond borders.

Your next step starts with a conversation

Whether you are planning a summer visit or considering a year of training in Portugal, we would love to hear from you. Tell us about your dance experience, your goals and the programme that interests you, and contact our team to discuss the next steps.

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