International dance students enchant Aachen: Exchange with Liège!

International dance students enchant Aachen: Exchange with Liège!

As part of an exciting exchange between the Maria Montessori Comprehensive School Aachen and the Mosa Ballet School in Liège, talented young dancers met this year to expand their skills and get new impulses in the field of dance. This event took place in March 2025 and was organized by the NRW Junorballet Dortmund. In addition to Ayende Osilo and Stephan Pokua, a total of 13 other students from the Maria Montessori comprehensive school took part in the exchange. The school has specialized as a "profile school Tanz NRW" since 2017 and intensively promotes enthusiasm for dance.

The activities in Liège included training units as well as insights into the classic ballet, which offered the students a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas from the Euregion. The event is considered part of a comprehensive school development process, which is funded by the support of the education office of the Aachen city region and the Euregio Maas-Rhein. Ines Heuschkel from the educational office emphasizes the long -term positive effects of such exchange programs on the cultural education of the students.

dance as an integral part of the education

The Maria Montessori comprehensive school has set itself the task of making dancing for all students in grades 5 to 13 an integral part of the timetable. In the lower school, a thematic project week is organized annually, which ends with a performance. Students have the opportunity to take part in various dance courses and afternoon offers, which enables a deeper anchoring of dance in everyday school life.

The school received the award as a EuregiOProFil school in 2023 as part of the Interreg project "EMRlingua", which underlines the importance of cultural exchange in the Euregion. The meeting trip to Liège was financially supported by the Euregio Maas-Rhein, which illustrates the commitment of the region for cross-border education projects. Such events are essential for the development of a cultural identity and the establishment of networks between young people in the border region.

cycling tests and quality standards

In addition to the regular dance offers, many students have the opportunity to take part in the ballet tests of the Royal Academy of Dance (Rad). Every year, almost a quarter of a million candidate choose: inside in over 80 countries for these recognized exams. These exams are focused on creativity and musicality.

The wheel offers a wide range of exams that range from graded to vocational graded tests. Students can choose this regardless of their gender, and there are adaptation procedures for participants with special needs. The successful completion of the exams leads to certificates and medals, which also motivates the students to show their skills and develop in their art.

Students: Inside, who take part in the wheel exams, lessons for cycling-registered teachers must receive lessons. The extensive offer, which also includes not accredited exams, ensures that there are suitable options for all performance levels. The exams are recognized by British supervisory authorities and offer a high standard worldwide.

an outlook on the future

For pupils who strive for a career in the field of dance education, the wheel offers new certificate programs that enable pedagogical entry qualification. These programs combine self -study, digital learning and teaching practice and are accompanied by renowned lecturers. Access to further study programs after completion of the qualification opens up additional professional perspectives.

The development of such educational offers shows how schools and institutions work together to establish dance as an essential part of cultural education. The close cooperation between regional schools and international organizations such as the wheel makes a significant contribution to promoting dance in the Euregion and beyond.