What is the ÖTR Quality Seal?
An examiner appointed by ÖTR assesses the school at regular intervals (usually annually) based on defined criteria regarding:
- The quality of the training (body-appropriate, health-oriented, professional)
- The trainers
- The provision of stage experience
- The technical facilities
The quality seal can be awarded for the following disciplines:
- Classical ballet and stylized folklore dance
- Musical dance
- Art Jazz / Modern dance
Depending on the results, the quality seal is awarded in Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Additionally, agreements are made with the management on areas for improvement.
What does the ÖTR Quality Seal mean for ballet and dance schools in Austria?
It benefits:
- Children and young people: They can trust their ballet/dance school.
- Parents: They value their children attending a certified training institution.
- ÖTR-certified ballet and dance schools: They showcase solid, qualified training in a ballet- and dance-appropriate environment.
- Ballet and dance education in Austria: The quality criteria of the ÖTR Quality Seal promote and foster the continuous improvement of ballet and dance education in Austria.