Preselection / Total Move Multidisciplinary Training
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The preselection to participate in the 2026 audition opens on February 2, 2026.
The in-person auditions to select young hip hop and/or contemporary dancers, traceurs, skaters or hybrid artists wishing to join the training programme will take place on:
- April 23 in Paris
- May 30 and 31, 2026 in Geneva
Applicants must be between 17 and 23 years old at the time of registration.
The 2-year programme – full-time or part-time – will begin on September 3, 2026. It will include numerous multidisciplinary workshops, creative processes and stage experiences throughout the academic years.
A third post-graduate year within the UMA Troupe – junior multidisciplinary company may be offered by invitation at the end of the 2-year programme.
Application deadline: May 29, 2026.
Required material:
CV and photos
A short self-presentation explaining:
- Motivation to join UMA – Urban Move Academy (30-second video)
- Qualities the applicant believes are suited to the programme (30-second video)
An improvisation (minimum 60-second video) and/or an extract from a performance/show (minimum 60-second video)
More information about the multidisciplinary performer training
Application form
For any questions, please contact us at info@urbanmoveacademy.ch or call +41 (0)22 980 99 95. We will be happy to assist you!
Photos: Zoe Salvalai + Sébastien Moritz
