Young ISH

What is Young ISH?

At Young ISH, you train every Saturday with a group of like-minded young talents. Together, you work towards a real performance — not only as a participant, but also as a creator. Guided by professional choreographers, you’ll develop your own movement language, discover what you want to express as a performer, and improve your skills every week through new masterclasses.

Young ISH is a program by ISH Academy in Amsterdam Nieuw-West for anyone who wants to grow further as a dancer and performer.

Are you ready for the next step and do you want to join Young ISH? New auditions will take place on June 13 & 14, 2026. Visit the audition page for more information.

Practical Information | Season Sept – Dec 2026

• Age: 14+
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Start date: Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM at Het Talentenhuis, Amsterdam Nieuw-West
• No classes during the autumn holiday on Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Presentation day: Sunday, December 6, 2026
• Return day: Sunday, December 13, 2026
• Participation fee: €160 for 12 weeks
• Discounts available with Stadspas and the Sports & Culture Fund

*Payment plans are available. Thanks to the support of the ELJA Foundation, scholarships are available for participants who cannot afford the fee.

What Does a Training Day Look Like?

Every Saturday, you train from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The day consists of two blocks with a break in between.

• 10:00 – 12:30 | Creative Session
• 12:30 – 1:00 | Break
• 1:00 – 2:30 | Masterclass

Full Schedule

Classes take place on the following Saturdays:

• September: 5, 12, 19, 26
• October: 3, 10, 24, 31 (no class on October 17 — autumn holiday)
• November: 7, 14, 21, 28
• Presentation Day: Sunday, December 6, 2026
• Return Day: Sunday, December 13, 2026

Show what you’ve got! Audition on June 13 & 14

ISH Academy is looking for new performance talent! Audition on June 13 & 14 and show us what you bring to the stage. Sign up now via this page.

Location

Classes take place in the makers studio at Het Talentenhuis, Meer en Vaart 290, 1068 LE Amsterdam. The location is a 3-minute walk from Osdorpplein Oost tram stop and is easily accessible by bike, car, and public transport.

More Information

Do you have questions? You can email loraine@ishdancecollective.com (Education & Community team) or call or WhatsApp +31 6 39344087.