Intensive 3-Week Residence (for dancers, actors, directors, choreographers, mimes, vocalists, musicians)

About the Residency

The international training program is a 3-week artistic intensive in Csurgó, Hungary, bringing together a diverse group of creatives from around the world to connect, learn, gain hands-on experience, and collaboratively create a performance presented to the local community.

Designed for dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, physical theatre artists, mimes, vocalists, musicians, and performers from various disciplines, the residency immerses participants in a communal environment that promotes artistic growth and cultural exchange.

Through practical exercises focusing on physicality, improvisation, and ensemble work, participants develop confidence in creative decisions, refine directing styles, and gain tools to navigate challenges like limited rehearsal time or new teams.

The program fosters collaboration across disciplines and cultural backgrounds, offering innovative approaches to rehearsals and performances in a global setting, culminating in a public performance at the Csokonai Közösségi Ház in Csurgó, where participants share their collective work with the community.

Assessment and Certification

Throughout the residency, participants receive continuous feedback from instructors, culminating in a final performance for the local community. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the program, recognizing the intensive professional development achieved during the residency.

You can read about the experiences of past students at NIPAI here: https://www.nipai.org/reviews.

Accommodation, Meals, and Travel to the Intensive

We provide recommendations and advice on choosing accommodation options as well as guidance on how to get to the venue from your location. For consultation, please contact our manager, Viktor Kaplan, at [email protected].

Where: Csurgó, Hungary

When: 23 June 2025 – 13 July 2025 (June 29, July 6, 2025 – rest days)

Application Process and Eligibility

Complete the form by May 30, 2025.
If you are selected, we will contact you via email to explain the next steps. Go to the official website for details about the intensive residency: https://www.nipai.org/programs/intensive

A limited number of spots are available for participants, selected based on their portfolio, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore and discover.

Don’t wait until the last day to submit your application, as spots tend to fill up very quickly.