För Wesley var dansen en räddning under en tuff uppväxt. På Åsa folkhögskolas danslinje lär han sig inte bara fem olika stilar inom streetdance, utan även att växa som människa.
You will explore through freestyling and develop your knowledge by studying a variety of topics, such as dance technique, history and culture. You will have dance classes every day within these different styles and additional afternoon classes such as physical, dance psychology and recovery.
About Åsa folkhögskola
Åsa folkhögskola is located one hour from Stockholm in a village called Sköldinge. The school offers different educational programs, such as dance, music and highschool studies. The school has a boarding school which means that you live at the school and will take part in boarding school activities. The school cafeteria offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Friday. The main language at the school is Swedish but the dance courses are taught in English.
Teachers
Hiphop – Nils Therén
House – Afra Hosseini
Locking – Alexander "A-train" Dam, Jörgen "Funky Fedler" Vedeler
Popping – Shawn Aimey, Monika "Kozo" Čibiraitė
Breaking – Mike Camara
Prior knowledge
You must be 18 years or older and have dance experience from one or more of the dance styles within the Five Styles course. The course can be very demanding both physically and mentally. You must be free from injuries and be in good health.
Course length
1 year (14th of August 2014–11th of June 2025).
How to apply and audition
The audition will be done in two parts, online and live (online only for applicants needing VISA to take the course). You'll find all the relevant information on the auditions and how to apply here.
Application
Deadline for application is Sunday 18th of February 2024, 23.59 (Swedish time).
Note: If you do not have a Swedish social security number, send your application with your audition videos here.
If you have a Swedish social security number, apply via Schoolsoft here.
Costs
The course fee is 500 SEK per semester. Additionally, every student has to pay a monthly fee which includes rent for the boarding school and served food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Monday to Friday, except for holidays and breaks. The monthly fee is spanning from 6 300 SEK to 7 900 SEK, depending on if you share bedroom or not. Note: the fee is charged from the first week, even if you would be some days up to two weeks late for the course.
Questions
Send your questions about the course and auditions to: danceaudition@asafolkhogskola.se.