SEAD's undergraduate program consists of four years: six sessions of four to six weeks each per year. Successful completion of the four years earns a degree recognized by the Austrian government of education. Degrees from SEAD are granted with study major in either choreography or performance.
SEAD's orientation is on practice and the components and organization of the program reflect this. There are many classes and workshops in place that are intended to support and augment practice in areas theoretical, reflective and otherwise related to practical goals for the professional dance artist. All are meant to compliment each other and work together to advance the student toward her potential interests and advancement of her goals and abilities

Components are added to or shifted according to needs of students; daily technical classes remain in place. Practical necessities for making and presenting work, from organization to lighting to publicity are an integral part of the education as well.

Structure of the school day
morning
- contemporary and ballet each day.
- yoga several times per week
- classes in pilates, gyrokinesis, somatic practices and alternative techniques

afternoon
- workshops in choreography, improvisation, theater, movement research, contact improvisation, partnering
- dance analysis and history, repertory, music and rhythm, anatomy, philosophy, production - in the form of weekly classes and/or workshops
- rehearsals for school sponsored and independent choreographies, sometimes extending into the evening

Structure of a session
Classes and workshops with full time teachers and guest teachers 5 days a week; some groups meet for an extra workshop some Saturdays. Workshops extend through all or part of each session.

Guest teachers come for all or part of each 4 - 6 week session.

Projects of all sorts are a part of every session. At any given time, students are engaged in all manner of performances and events; from small self initiated showings to school wide events that engage the whole student body.

Seminars in specific subjects involving invited artists from all aspects of the field to share knowledge for an intensive period of time

Structure of a year
6 sessions of 4 - 6 weeks each.
a one week break between sessions
a 3 week break at Christmas
a 1-2 week break at Easter