Performance and Body

PROFILE
Open to professionals, artists, and creatives of all ages & genders

WHEN
2025 March 3-28

LOCATION
Budapest, Hungary

PRICE
1000 €

focus

Explore the material, immaterial, social, political, and poetical dimensions of the body.
Reconnect with your body, fostering safety and trust within, and rediscover the art of mindful listening and self-care.

about

In this multidisciplinary dance performance masterclass, we embark on an immersive exploration of the body – both individually and collectively – from a myriad of perspectives. Participants will journey through diverse approaches, experiences, and knowledge, delving into the material, immaterial, social, political, and poetical dimensions of the body. From the constrained and colonized body to the abstract and collective, we'll navigate the body's terrain as a living geography, an archival vessel of history, and an expressive landscape. Throughout the program, we'll examine the nuances of the exhausted body, the body in labor, and the body at rest, relearning the art of listening to our bodies' silent narratives. The first week will ignite inspiration through a repertoire class, setting the stage for deeper exploration. In the second week, participants will engage in individual and group practices, synthesizing their insights into collaborative projects. The third week focuses on sharing experiences and creations, fostering dialogue and connection within the group. Finally, the last week provides a well-deserved period of rest, allowing for reflection and integration of the transformative journey undertaken.

schedule

MARCH 3-7: INTRODUCTION & INSPIRATION
VENUE: JURÁNYI STÚDIÓ, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
FOCUS: REPERTOIRE, DANCE & PERFORMANCE

In this inaugural week, embark on a transformative journey with "Anna Ádám: Secret Garden," a week-long repertoire class led by contemporary dancer Rebeka Petra Kiss. Drawing from diverse perspectives and artistic practices, participants will be introduced to the multifaceted nature of the body in performance art. Through immersive experiences and critical discussions, they will gain insights into the material, immaterial, social, political, and poetical dimensions of the body, laying the foundation for deeper exploration in the weeks to come.

MARCH 10-14: CREATION
VENUE: JURÁNYI STÚDIÓ, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
FOCUS: EXPERIMENTATION, CHOREOGRAPHY, PERFORMANCE

During the second week, participants will engage in both individual and collaborative explorations of the body. Through a series of guided exercises and creative prompts, they will delve into personal narratives, cultural histories, and embodied experiences, uncovering the complexities and nuances of their own bodies. Simultaneously, participants will come together to work on group projects, weaving together diverse perspectives and artistic visions to create collective expressions of the body in performance art.

MARCH 17-21: PRESENTATION
VENUE: JURÁNYI STÚDIÓ, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
FOCUS: REHEARSALS & PUBLIC SHOWCASE

In the third week, participants will have the opportunity to share their explorations and creations with one another and with a wider audience. Through performances, presentations, and discussions, they will collectively reflect on their journey, highlighting insights, challenges, and moments of discovery. This week will serve as a celebration of the diverse voices and perspectives within the group, fostering dialogue and connection through the shared experience of exploring the body in performance art.

MARCH 24-28: REST
ONLINE
FOCUS: GROUNDING, GUIDED JOURNALING, PROCESSING

The final week of the masterclass will be dedicated to rest and reflection. Participants will have the opportunity to unwind, recharge, and integrate their experiences from the previous weeks. Through guided writing exercises they will reflect on their learnings and insights, setting intentions for how they will continue to engage with the body in their artistic practice and everyday lives beyond the masterclass. This week will serve as a vital component of the transformative journey, ensuring that participants leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered.

your learning outcomes

Cultivate a profound relationship with the body: Participants will embark on an essential journey towards inner peace and well-being by reconnecting with their bodies. Through guided practices and mindful awareness, they will rediscover a sense of safety and trust within themselves, nurturing a profound relationship with their bodies.
Embodied Exploration: Participants will deepen their understanding of the body as a dynamic site of artistic expression, exploring its material, immaterial, social, political, and poetical dimensions through movement, gesture, and performance.
Narrative Unraveling: Through guided exercises and creative prompts, participants will delve into personal narratives, cultural histories, and embodied experiences, uncovering the complexities and nuances of their own bodies and those of others.
Collaborative Creation: Participants will engage in collaborative projects, weaving together diverse perspectives and artistic visions to create collective expressions of the body in performance art, fostering dialogue, connection, and creative synergy within the group.
Public Presentation: Participants will have the opportunity to share their explorations and creations with one another and with a wider audience through performances, presentations, and discussions, honing their skills in articulating and communicating their artistic visions and insights.
Reflection and Integration: Through guided relaxation exercises and journaling, participants will reflect on their learnings and insights, setting intentions for how they will continue to engage with the body in their artistic practice and everyday lives beyond the masterclass, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to their ongoing artistic journey.