Location
Italy: Arezzo
Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
Dates
Year-round
The Academia Dell'Arte offers programs for undergraduates and post-graduate students from around the world in the performing arts with world renown artist educators.
With its focus on physical theater, music, and dance the Academia offers an amazing study abroad opportunity in Tuscany, Italy while immersed in the study of Italian language and culture. Offering studio based programs for theatre, music and dance students, the Accademia, along with its partner Hendrix College, provides accredited courses for students seeking a rigorous conservatory style program in an culturally enriched environment. The Accademia dell'Arte undergraduate program is fully accredited by Hendrix College.
Additional classes in the arts are available throughout the year. They include:
* Physical Theatre and Commedia dell'Arte
* Dance
* Music Composition
* Scenic Arts and Mask Sculpting
* Art History
* Drawing
* Italian Language
Those who come to study at the Accademia will combine an intensive Italian language program and academic studies with a semester or summer program or January/ May Interim term intensive of high level theatre, music and dance performance training. Our commitment is to approach the notion of artist in a holistic and comprehensive manner, combining rigorous technical training with the aim of achieving an overall synergy of skills that will help to develop students both professionally and personally.
The Academia is housed in the beautiful Villa Godiola, a 16th century villa with resident and dining facilities, formal gardens, academic facilities, wi-fi and 24hour student lounge.
Theatre Course List (Fall and Spring):
(1) Italian Language
(2) Philosophy of Art and Performance
(3) Acting: Commedia dell'Arte
(4) Extended Performance Topics
(5) Voice and Performance Topics
Dance Course List (Spring):
(1) Italian Language
(2) Philosophy of Art and Performance
(3) Dance Technique and Performance
(4) Extended Performance Topics
(5) Tarantismo and Popular Dance of the Mediterranean
Music Course List (Fall):
(1) Italian Language
(2) Basic Conducting
(3) Music History
(4) Applied Skills
Summer Arts Program:
(1) Theatre
(2) Dance
(3) Digi-Film Production
(4) Music Composition
(5) Scenic Arts
Summer UCI Session:
(1) Commedia dell'Arte
(2) Drawing
(3) Art History
(4) Italian Language
January Term:
(1) Commedia dell'Arte
(2) Mask Sculpting
May Term:
(1) Theatre
(2) Dance
(3) Music
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
High School
Overall cost for undergraduate semesters and summer programs is quoted in Euros. Includes tuition, fees, room, board. Additional fees may apply. Please contact us for more information.
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Worldwide Participants.
Independently
Independently or in Groups of 15
Please contact us for a Scholarship application. Scholarships can range in award from 500-1500 USD and are based on merit and need. Additional awards include matching scholarships up to 500 USD, work-study positions, and University sponsored grants.
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Accademia dell'Arte is conceived as a vibrant community of performing artists, musicians, scholars and students working within an environment dedicated to training, researching and experimenting to realize individual goals and collaborative projects.
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