Information – Applications for Professional Departments - Greek National Opera

Information – Applications for Professional Departments

Key Information and Application Procedure

ADMISSION EXAMS PROCEDURE

The admission exams for the Professional Dance School of the Greek National Opera for the academic year 2026-2027 will be held in two rounds. The first round of selection will take place on 20 and 21 September 2026, and the second and final round will take place on 22 September 2026. All candidates must be present in both rounds.

The time and candidate groups for the first round of exams will be announced in the “NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” section of the Greek National Opera’s official website (https://www.nationalopera.gr/nea-anakoinoseis) by Thursday, 10 September 2026. Candidates will be listed in each group in alphabetical order.

Successful candidates of the first round will pass to the second round. The students of the new academic year will be selected from the successful candidates of the second round. Candidates will take an exam in classical ballet, modern dance, and rhythmics, in the presence of a jury panel.

ROUND OF PREPARATORY COURSES

Prior to the exams, an optional round of preparatory courses will be held from 16 to 19 September to acquaint participants with the techniques in which they will be tested. Candidates who will not attend the preparatory courses will still be entitled to participate in the admission exams. Candidates interested in attending the preparatory courses must indicate this in their application form and attend all classes.

Each candidate will be listed in groups by the School. Candidates will not be allowed to change groups, unless in exceptional circumstances and after prior communication with the School.
On the first day of the preparation round, candidates should be at the School at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the classes.

The detailed programme of the preparation round, as well as the candidate groups, will be announced in the “NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” section of the Greek National Opera’s official website (https://www.nationalopera.gr/nea-anakoinoseis) by Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Classes will be held at the premises of the GNO Dance School at the SNFCC.

Important notice

Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the classes.

ATTIRE

Candidates must be wearing:

Girls

Ballet

Black leotard
Pink tights
Soft ballet shoes
Pointes

Modern Dance

Black leggings or footless tights
No shoes

Boys

Ballet & Modern Dance

White T-shirt
Black leggings
Black or white ballet shoes (only for the ballet class)

APPLICATION PERIOD

The application period for the admission exams for professional courses is from 4 July to 7 September 2026. Applications for the academic year 2026-2027 can only be submitted via email at: danceschool@nationalopera.gr

Application deadline

Applications submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligible to participate in the admission exams are all candidates who have not exceeded 25 years of age. For those who already hold a diploma from a higher educational institution, the age limit is 30 years.

The secretariat will remain closed during the August holiday period.

NECESSARY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

You are kindly requested to send the supporting documents as clearly scanned attachments in PDF format.

Necessary supporting documents

Application form and GDPR consent form duly filled in and signed
Photocopy of an identity card or passport
Photocopy of high school diploma

APPLICATION FORM

Admission exams application form

You can download the admission exams application form
here.

You are kindly requested to ensure that you have received the reference number of your application (via email) by the application deadline, as you will need it to access the results announcement.

Notice

Applying to the Greek National Opera Dance School does not substitute the application that candidates must necessarily submit to the Ministry of Culture. (Information: Department of Theatre & Dance Training, Ministry of Culture, tel: 210-8201758)

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Placement exams

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligible to participate in the placement exams are candidates who hold a degree in Dance from an accredited Higher Vocational Dance School in Greece or a diploma in Dance Teaching or Dance from an accredited Vocational Dance School abroad.

NECESSARY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Supporting documents for all candidates

Application form and GDPR consent form duly filled in and signed
Photocopy of an identity card or passport
Photocopy of a degree in Dance from an accredited Higher Vocational Dance School in Greece or a diploma in Dance Teaching or Dance from an accredited Vocational Dance School abroad
Photocopy of high school diploma

Additional supporting documents for holders of foreign qualifications

Holders of foreign qualifications should moreover submit:

Official translation (from the Translation Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) of their qualifications in Greek
Certificate of studies (stating the place, the duration of studies, the curriculum, and hours of teaching)
Official translation of the certificate of studies in Greek
Curriculum vitae

Additional supporting documents for candidates who are non-Greek nationals

Candidates who are non-Greek nationals must moreover submit:

Residence permit
Official document stating their father’s name
Official translation of this document in Greek

APPLICATION FORM

Placement exams application form

You can download the placement application
here.

Transfers

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Transfer applications are intended for students at vocational schools accredited by the Ministry of Culture.

NECESSARY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The following supporting documents are required to submit a transfer application:

Admission exams application form and GDPR consent form duly filled in and signed.
Transfer application
Photocopy of an identity card or passport

APPLICATION FORM

Admission exams application form

You can download the admission exams application form
here.

Transfer application

You can download the transfer application
here.

CONTACT

Secretariat

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Syggrou Avenue, Kallithea
Tel.: 213088-5971, -5974 (extension 5971, 5974)
Email:
danceschool@nationalopera.gr

Public hours

Monday–Friday, 10:00–15:00

Access to the School

You are kindly requested to enter through the Dance School entrance. The School’s premises are on the 6th floor.

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