course objectives

  1. Reconnect to full performance capacity: Rediscover and amplify your performance potential across emotional, energetic, mental, physical, and intellectual dimensions.
  2. Create a full performance: Develop the skills and confidence to conceive, choreograph, and present a complete performance piece that integrates various artistic disciplines and personal narratives.
  3. Overcome personal obstacles: Address and overcome internal barriers such as fears, insecurity, and self-doubt through structured exploration and supportive community engagement.
  4. Expand artistic skills: Acquire interdisciplinary skills in contemporary dance, visual arts, creative writing, sound creation, and scenography to create innovative performances.
  5. Cultivate artistic voice: Explore diverse modes of expression and discover your unique artistic voice through guided experimentation and creative risk-taking.

quick facts

  • Module 2: Performance and Dance
  • Date: November 4-29, 2024​
  • Location: Budapest, Hungary
  • Language: English
  • ​Fee: 1000 €

schedule

WEEK 1: NOV. 4-8

REPERTOIRE CLASS & INSPIRATION
Explore the essence of creativity through repertoire class and embodied practices. Emphasize reconnecting with your artistic voice, movement vocabulary, and personal expression. Dive into improvisation, somatic practices, and reflective exercises to unlock emotional and energetic dimensions.

WEEK 2: NOV. 11-15 

CREATION
Harness your newfound inspiration into tangible artistic creations. Integrate movement with mixed media art forms such as photography, video, and sound creation. Experiment with interdisciplinary approaches to storytelling and performance, breaking free from conventional frameworks.

WEEK 3: NOV. 18-22

PRESENTATION
Prepare to present your artistic vision to the world. Refine your performance piece through feedback sessions, dramaturgical support, and technical rehearsals. Emphasize the integration of choreography, scenography, and immersive elements to captivate audiences and convey your emotions and ideas effectively.

WEEK 4: NOV. 25-29

PROCESSING, ARCHIVING, NETWORKING ​
This final week, conducted online with daily prompts, offers five days of guidance for self-discovery, reflection, and connection. Update your portfolio with provided photos and videos of your recent works, solidify your experiences, and expand your professional network.

class activities

  • contemporary dance, repertoire, choreography, improvisation, somatic movement practice, performance making and performing
  • creative writing, multidisciplinary arts, scenography
  • dramaturgy, creative toolbox
  • entrepreneurship & networking

selection process

Our masterclass is among the most exclusive art education programs, admitting only 4 participants per module. This ensures that we can provide highly personalized guidance and individualized attention tailored to each participant's needs. Our selection process consists of four steps:
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  1. Online application submission: Click here
  2. ​Interview: Shortlisted candidates will have a video call with the founder of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to present yourself, your professional projects, and your career objectives.
  3. Creative Exercise: Shortlisted candidates will respond to a creative prompt in either Performance or Creative Writing. They will have one week to submit their proposition. This exercise offers a beautiful opportunity to engage with our learning materials and pedagogic tools in a hands-on experience.
  4. Final Selection: Candidates will receive a decision within 2 weeks after submission.

meet the team

ANNA ÁDÁM

Anna Ádám, the founder and artistic director of the School of Disobedience, is passionately dedicated to reforming art education. Her vision is to create a disruptive, progressive, and transformative model that prioritizes individual development, fostering playful, joyful, and free artistic exploration. With a diverse background as a multidisciplinary artist, social entrepreneur, and community activist, Anna brings invaluable insights and innovative approaches to art-making, space-holding, and project management, challenging conventional academic and capitalist norms. Under her leadership, countless individuals have embraced their full potential by overcoming limiting beliefs and experiencing profound personal growth.

REBEKA PETRA KISS

Rebeka Petra Kiss, a contemporary dancer and yoga teacher, brings a wealth of experience and passion for movement exploration to her role as an instructor for this Masterclass. With a dynamic teaching style, Rebeka guides students through the Repertoire Class, fostering somatic awareness and creative self-expression. Her dedication to inspiring others to embrace their bodies and explore new artistic possibilities shines through in her teaching approach.