Springback Academy is looking for up to 10 aspiring dance writers to be mentored in quality dance criticism in the action-packed environment of the Aerowaves' Spring Forward Festival 2024.

This is a unique opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their skills as a dance and choreography writer. The field requires individuals who can sensitively communicate the art form's messages, promote it effectively, and offer serious, profound, and reflective criticism.

Aerowaves annual festival will take place this year in Darmstadt, Mainz and Wiesbaden (Germany). The Academy will take place alongside the festival, from 20 – 23 March 2024.

The participants will be mentored by a team of leading critics including Donald Hutera (The Times), Sanjoy Roy (The Guardian), Kelly Apter (The Scotsman) and Laura Cappelle (New York Times).

Under their guidance, participants have the chance to create, shape and share conversations about dance, and hone their critical writing skills. Springback Academy is a fast-track route to gain experience and technique in responsible, effective, attractive dance criticism as well as to explore and understand the opportunities that digital publishing has to offer.