The future is looking bright for the Silvija Hercigonja School of Artistic Dance in Zagreb, forced to operate out of temporary accommodation since the 2020 earthquake. The substantial damage suffered meant that its old building had to be demolished, but when the dance school finally returns to its own space, it will be an upgrade worth waiting for.
The City of Zagreb has announced that it has obtained a construction permit for the new building, the first ever purpose-built dance school in the capital. The complex will cover an area of about 4,000 square metres, four times the size of its previous home, making space for a library, storage space for costumes, props and set design, and even a large outdoor sports field.
Crucially for prospective students, the sleek new building will also feature a large performance hall, multiple classrooms for theoretical study, state-of-the-art rehearsal spaces and one-on-one tutoring/practice rooms.
This marks the latest project in a series of city administration investments into school construction and development in Zagreb, an umbrella project allocated €340 million.