PERFORMANCE AND SCORE

In this module (2025 February 3-28), you will engage in the creation of scores in various forms, including written, narrated, and drawn formats. These scores will serve as choreographic tools, offering instructions for actions and movements that guide you in your research within structured improvisation and your own creative processes.

Throughout the process, you will explore how scores can inform and inspire your movement exploration, allowing you to develop your unique choreographic language and artistic expression. You will experiment with different ways of crafting scores, discovering how each format influences your creative approach and the outcomes of your work.

At the culmination of this module, you will collaborate to build a multidisciplinary "soundscape" – an immersive multidisciplinary installation composed of tasks, instructions, and oral scores. This collective creation will showcase the diverse range of scores developed throughout the program, offering a multi-dimensional exploration of movement, sound, and artistic collaboration.

quick facts

Module 4: Performance and Scores
Date: February 3-28, 2025
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Language: English
Fee: 1000 €

schedule

WEEK 1: FEB. 3-7

INTRODUCTION & INSPIRATION
During the first week of the Masterclass, you'll immerse yourself in a repertoire class and somatic experience. This week is designed to inspire you and gradually introduce you to the School of Disobedience's movement method.

You'll "unlearn" dance as a social construct, and "relearn" dance as an authentic language. By shedding automatisms and prefabricated responses, you'll discover your unique movement vocabulary and personal aesthetic.
This is a gentle introduction to a longer journey of self-discovery, where you'll explore what it means to move according to your own desires, rather than external expectations. Together, we'll open doors to curiosity and experimentation, giving you a taste of research-based creation. This week is not only about acquiring new techniques and tools but also about laying the foundation for a mindset and philosophy that will propel you forward.

WEEK 2: FEB. 10-14

CREATION
During the second week of the Masterclass, you will immerse yourself in the exploration of scripts, scores, protocols in various forms, including written, narrated, and drawn formats, to create alone or collectively task-based performances.

This intensive dive into the intricacies of task-based performance creation will involve dissecting and analyzing various elements of scripted and scored works.
Through hands-on workshops and collaborative exercises, you will learn how to craft effective scripts and scores that guide performers through a range of actions, movements, and emotions. You will explore different formats for scripts and scores, from traditional written formats to more abstract and visual representations.
Additionally, you will delve into the concept of protocols, which serve as guidelines or rules for interactive and participative task-based performances, which involve audiences executing specific actions or tasks within a structured framework.

WEEK 3: FEB. 17-21

PRESENTATION
During week 3, you will come together to collaborate on the creation of a unique "soundscape" composed of scripts, scores, tasks, oral and written instructions, protocols under many form.

This immersive auditory experience will serve as a culmination of the skills and techniques explored throughout the program, offering you the opportunity to embody text and deliver voice in a dynamic and expressive manner.
Through a combination of collective brainstorming, creative experimentation, and collaborative composition, you will work together to design and orchestrate a multi-layered soundscape that engages the senses and transports the audience into a rich and evocative sonic environment. Drawing inspiration from your own experiences, interests, and artistic sensibilities, you will contribute your individual voice and perspective to the creation of this collaborative performance piece.
The "soundscape" will incorporate a variety of spoken words, vocalizations, sound effects, and performative elements, woven together to create a cohesive and immersive narrative journey. You will have the opportunity to explore different vocal techniques, experiment with vocal dynamics and expressivity, and engage in improvisational exercises to further enhance your performance abilities.
Ultimately, the "soundscape" lecture performance will provide you with a platform to showcase your newfound skills and talents in a collaborative and supportive environment.

WEEK 4: FEB. 24-28

PROCESSING, ARCHIVING, NETWORKING
This final week is conducted online with daily prompts. You'll receive five days of guidance in your inbox, fostering self-discovery, reflection, documentation, and networking.

You will:

Reflect on your journey and solidify your learnings.
Document your artistic process through photo and video documentation.
Engage in networking opportunities with fellow artists, curators, and collaborators to expand your artistic community and explore future collaborative projects.
Ground your journey and broaden your artistic connections.

learning outcomes

Create scripts, scores, and protocols for choreographic guidance.
Apply scores as tools for structured improvisation and creativity.
Understand how scores inspire movement and artistic expression.
Experiment with different score formats to boost creativity.
Collaborate to construct a "soundscape" from task-based performances, instructions, and oral scores.

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:

Online application submission: Click here
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.
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.
Final Selection: Candidates will receive a decision within 2 weeks after submission.

Apply here

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.