An Education Of A Lifetime

WELCOME TO

I.D.A

ABOUT US

Founded by SONNY FREDIE PEDERSEN in 2008 I.D.A is an internationally recognised Dance Academy which guarantees you international training at the highest level. Students at our 1. Year Dance Diploma Education or our extended 2. Year program will study in Copenhagen & Los Angeles as a full-time student. International Dance Academy is the only school of it's kind and receives the industry and professional community's trust. The "Fredie Pedersen" dance heritage & family name dates back to 1935. Now at the helm is 3rd generation Sonny Fredie Pedersen who presents to you INTERNATIONAL DANCE ACADEMY.

Hollywood, USA

In Hollywood you will be living at our exclusive estate in Los Angeles, working each day with the highest level of teachers and choreographers in International show business. Experience what it’s like to be part of the professional dance community and simultaniously get an exceptional opportunity to create International contacts and build your professional network.

Copenhagen, Denmark

In Copenhagen you will find yourself studying in one of Europe’s most idyllic capitals, rated the happiest place on earth. In Denmark you will work with the most well-trained professional instructors, choreographers and guest teachers. Our founder Sonny Fredie Pedersen acts as an International consultant and lecturer alongside our highly experienced faculty .

The Worlds oldest family owned dance studio. Teaching dance since 1935.

Mr. & Mrs. Fredie Pedersen (photograph)

Years In Business

4000000

Happy Dancers

Everything

DETAILS

You Need To Know

In the sections below you will find all the information about the I.D.A. educational program. What's included? School Schedule? School Curriculum? School Faculty? Read all about it here!

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For our students traveling from afar or abroad, we offer competitive dorm rooms in Copenhagen during your education

for pricing and details: info@fredie-pedersen.dk

Single Rooms

Prefer to stay alone?

Shared Rooms

We also have double or shared rooms

What Does It Take

ADMISSION

To Get In

Admission

Admission of prospects are not solely given on their background of training and/or preferred style of dance. More importantly we cast our international students based on their talent and mentality. If your background training is or has been gymnastics, ice skating or other creative body training we also want to see you.Talent, personality and body language is the deciding factor at I.D.A, as is the case when you will be facing the professional industry worldwide.Our audition/casting is individual and private. Individuality is our highest priority as we cater your course to fit your specific ambitions. For prospects abroad we do accept video auditions by appointment. All extraordinaire talent can be considered for scholarships. CONTACT US FOR FREE A AUDITION at info@fredie-pedersen.dk or go to contact section.

TALENT

Your natural given talents & your ability to receive information and transform.

MENTALITY

Your mental strength needs to endure and succesfully accomplish our common set goals.

Body Language

We nurture performers! Do you have that undeniable presence?

Individuality

A strong individual work ethic is needed to carry you through to your personalized goals.

WE ACCEPT STUDENTS FROM ALL ACROSS THE WORLD

PAST APPLICANTS INCLUDE: USA, Denmark, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Russia, Peru, Poland, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Jamaica, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Panama, Philippines, Indonesia, Netherlands, Senegal, Ukraine, Colombia, Romania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Ireland, Hungary, Croatia, Sweden, France, Greece, Kosovo, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Belgium, Austria, New Zealand, Canada, Cuba, Australia, Venezuela, Mozambique, Ecuador, Argentina, Japan, China, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Cyprus, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Slovenia, Portugal, Israel, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Malta, Slovakia, Czech Republic, England, South Africa, Lithuania, Estonia, Uganda, The Caribbean and many more.

What Do They Say

Testimonials

About Us

What our alumni and professionals have to say about International Dance Academy

Julie McDonald

"I enthusiastically endorse Sonny Fredie Pedersen’s International Dance Academy. Sonny is a dedicated teacher and a brilliant dancer and choreographer. Students at his academy will be in the best of hands!"

Owner of The Worlds Premier Dance Agency, MSA, Hollywood

Juliette Schaufuss

"I have been dancing nine years at the Royal Danish Ballet School in Copenhagen, followed by 1 year at The Hamburg Ballet. After this I needed new challenges in my life. All the admitted dancers at the academy have different backgrounds and nationalities, which can be challenging, yet exciting with an international atmosphere. With six hours of intense daily training, weekly assignments and monthly goals, I am sure I will achieve much this year at IDA! So far we have been dancing for 1 month and I can already feel how much progress I have made, both physically and mentally - it's fantastic! Every day I look forward to the every day challenges, and can not wait to be heading for LA in February 2015!"

Present student at IDA 2014/15

Jin Lee

"We look forward to all the students from International Dance Academy each and every year! They bring great dedication and energy to Millennium Dance Complex. We love building relationships with our international students through dance. -Thank you always Pedersen family"

Vice President of Operations, Millennium Dance Complex, North Hollywood

Anne Greve

"International Dance Academy has been the most important year for me as a dancer. Looking back at my time at I.D.A and now seeing where it has taken my career, it's just amazing to see the things I have achieved. Not only do you develope your dance versatility but also your performance skills and personality. This 1-year I.D.A education pushes you farther than you can imagine. It's tough with pain and lots of tears, but reaching new milestones every month and performing on stage in the spotlight, feeling the rush, just makes all the hard work worthwhile. International Dance Academy has had a tremendous impact on me. It made me a dancer, ready to take the stage in a professional career."

IDA Class of 2013

Marco Paulse

My year spent at International Dance Academy was a year full of hard work, big ambitions and joy. I began the year as a technically trained ballet and modern dancer and I truly left as a versatile dancer. At first I was afraid of new styles but the teachers were incredibly good in helping you through the process. Now even Hip Hop classes are really inspiring for a technical dancer like me. I now truly understand that as a dancer it's crucial that you are able to be a chameleon. This is something the education focuses on, and this was a crucial part in my decision about attending International Dance Academy. I can for surely recommend I.D.A. for anyone

I.D.A. Class of 2012

Albertine Gliese

"As a student at International Dance Academy I discovered what blood, sweat and tears means. Blood = Blisters, cause you will get a lot of them from all the rigorous ballet and contemporary training. Sweat = Hard work and the realization of what it takes to be a professional dancer. Tears = Joy, cause every time it was tears of Joy. Not only did I learn DANCE but I challenged my English speaking skills, my independence and last but not least my ability to work together as a group. Now I truly understand what it means to be a professional and what it takes. I’ve learned more about myself than ever. It may have been blood, sweat and tears, but it was definitely worth it. International Dance Academy - The best year of my life."

I.D.A class of 2013

Mark Meihlen

"My year at International Dance Academy was worth all the hard work! My background originated from Ballroom Dancing and I had limited experience with Hip Hop or Jazz but during my year at International Dance Academy I've learned to be a versatile dancer. I have developed more in this one year, then I ever would have. International Dance academy didn't just develop me as a dancer but also as a person and I've developed friendships that I will never lose."

IDA class of 2014

Gina Mood

I found a year at IDA challenging in many ways, but also absolutely amazing. Not only did it open my eyes for a wider specter of dance styles and made me a more versatile dancer, but it also developed me as a person. To be so many different people with so different life and dance experience is challenging, but it is also an great opportunity to learn from your classmates as well as from the teachers. The teachers expected a lot from from us, and i'we learned how to push myself even tough i'm tired or my body hurts. The 3 months in LA gave me a better picture of what it really takes to be a dancer. I came hope with a lot of experiences and memories I'll have with me for the rest of my life. If you give everything in every class, you'll be surprised by how far you can come in 10 months.

I.D.A Class of 2014