Welcome to our Multidisciplinary Dance Performance Studies program, where we challenge traditional paradigms and embrace a somatic and experimental approach to contemporary live art practices. Explore the fusion of performance art with movement, image, object, text, space, sound, and audience engagement, unlocking limitless creative possibilities.
Our study program consists of 6 modules + 2 internships. You can enroll in as many modules as you wish to tailor your learning experience, with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 6!
Schedule
MODULE 1 : PERFORMANCE & TEXT October 2024 Explore the choreographic and performative potential of your own texts, the dynamic relationship between body and language, text and movement.
MODULE 2: PERFORMANCE & DANCE November 2024 This immersive program invites you to delve into innovative choreographic techniques, blend diverse artistic mediums, and discover new dimensions of expression through movement.
INTERNSHIP I. December 2024
MODULE 3: PERFORMANCE & OBJECTS January 2025 Delve into the complexities of theater and exhibition space, sculpture-theatre and performing-objects. Explore the narrative, performative, and choreographic dimensions of "things"!
MODULE 4: PERFORMANCE & SCORES February 2025 Create scores in written, narrated, and drawn forms. These serve as choreographic tools, guiding actions and movements in structured improvisation and creative processes.
MODULE 5: PERFORMANCE & SOLO March 2025 Master the entire process of crafting a solo performance—from initial concept to final presentation, including research, experimentation, and marketing strategies.
INTERNSHIP II. April 2025
MODULE 6: FACILITATORS TRAINING May 2025 Enhance your skills and develop your unique economic model to achieve financial autonomy and independence through your artistic project, making a sustainable living from your creativity.
Classes
Body-based performance
Contemporary Dance
Improvisation
Political and activist performance
Public Space Performance
Creative writing
Lecture Performance & Text-based Arts
Movement practices
Experimental performance
Curating performance
Choreographic creation
Performance research
Live art
Immersive Performance
Ensemble and Collaborative Devising
Play Fight & Self-defense
Community Art
Critical Theory
Teachers
Program Creator
Details
ORGANIZATION
Locations: We extend the context of learning from the classroom to public space, non-traditional venues and nature, to challenge epistemic power structures, and invent new immersive, multi-sensory and interactive experiences. We will run our classes in different formal and non-formal, indoor and outdoor spaces in Budapest, Hungary (forest, spa, hammam, parc, lake, riverside, dance studio, gallery, museum, artist-run-space, underground platform, festival, boxing club, theater, permaculture farm...).
Number of participants: min. 2 / max. 4
Teaching language: English or French You:
We don't look at where you've come from, we look at where you're going.
You must be physically and mentally available throughout the program. Attendance is compulsory and you are not allowed to be absent more than 2 times per module.
This program is open to all ages and genders.
Main admission criteria are:
Motivation, Dedication, Commitment
Curiosity & Openness
Courage to experiment, take risks and play
Application process: One of the most critical and essential assets of a school is the energy and the synergy of the participants. Recruiting the right people requires the right mix of skills and experience, while embracing the diversity of ages, cultures, opinions... To find the right fit, we have adopted the selective recruitment process, which consists of three steps:
1st step: Online application on this page (scroll down)
2nd step:Video portrait submission
3rd step: Creation exercise
You will be informed about the admission result within 15-20 days of submitting your application.
COST
MODULE 1-5
1000 € / Module
MODULE 6
2000 €
FAQ
What will I receive at the end of the program? If you meet the requirements and take the final assessment(s), you will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the program.
Is there any age limit? No. By creating an age-diverse group, we want to tap into the strengths of participants of all ages and build a stronger, more resilient, and open-minded community that recognizes one another's knowledge and experiences.
Is there an application, registration or administration fee? No.
What is the application deadline? The application is open until the group is complete.
Can I pay the program fee in installments? Unfortunately no.
What is the deadline for paying the program fee? Your spot is reserved as soon as you transfer the tuition fee. Without the payment, we can not keep your spot booked for you.
What is the level of the technical and repertoire classes? In our technical and repertoire classes, our facilitators prioritize individualized learning experiences. You'll have the freedom to explore, discover, and deepen your skills at your own pace. This isn't about following someone else's rhythm; it's about finding and embracing your unique tempo.
What are the living costs in Budapest? Budapest is still somewhat cheaper than other major Western European cities. If you choose to rent a room in a shared flat, it will cost around 250-400€/month. A small studio apartment costs around 400-600€/month.
Does the program provide accommodation? No, we don't. However, Budapest is neither London, nor Berlin, here it is quite easy to find a place to stay. There are many websites and Facebook groups specialized in finding accommodation.
TESTIMONIES
"I learned more in the two weeks of this class than I did during three years of university. I come from a traditional art background and I mainly work with paintings, and over the years I got stuck in my creative process. This course gave me the space and opportunity to experiment, and helped me to ask better questions. It let me be comfortable with not knowing the exact answers, but pushed me to go through with my ideas nevertheless the outcome. And most importantly it gave me the confidence and practical knowledge on how to actually put a performance together with my own unique way of seeing things. Honestly, over the few weeks I felt lost, beacuse I've been learning about the creative process for several years now, but in the first days, all of that seemed useless when it came to me actually making a piece of my own. I felt frustrated, because it was clear that I lost the ability to follow my intuition. But I got to be a part of a group of artists, I could observe different thought processes evolve right in front of me and it unlocked my own potential. Most of the courses available today offer the conventional and absolutely useless outdated ideas about what art should be and how it should look like. No matter what kind of work you do as an artist, it's very easy to fall into the habit to follow what's comfortable and conventional. But that's how you produce boring and lifeless work. The School of Disobedience is a holy grail for anyone who wants to create something true, wants to learn the practical way of how to navigate the artworld and how the work really gets done. Beacause that's what Ádám Anna does: she get's it done, and she will teach you how to do it for yourself." Krisztina K. (Hungary) - 2024
"This master class broadened my horizons on how I as an artist express myself and my messages. The class consisted of the perfect amount of people. We easily got to know each other and worked with one another in an intimate environment, so I never felt excluded or unheard. Anna was an excellent instructor who facilitated us through different creative exercises that I'd never done before and were a lot of fun. Anna is very passionate and open so you can speak to her about anything, it is a safe space. Her years of experience are well felt when she provided us with the right amount of assistance to help encourage our artistic ideas regarding the creation process for our pieces. It felt so liberating and refreshing to be excited about my art and be in a creative environment. I feel more confident as an artist and motivated to keep going. This program came at such a perfect time for me and I am so grateful for this experience, I'd do it again!" Daniella S. (US) - 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the masterclass (Sculpture Theatre and Performing Objects) I participated in at School of Disobedience. The learning process was more than satisfying and the environment was always open and comfortable. Not only have I learned a lot about the different facets of performance art, but I feel I’ve been given the resources to continue on my own path in performance. My eyes have been opened, my creative block lifted, and I’m feeling inspired. Thank you for such a positive experience!" Letizia D. (Canada) - 2024
"How to start… As the first thing, I found a new family in the school where support and exchange were the base of our relationship. I grew up a lot, artistically and as a human being, also if the experience was just about three months. I learned to unlearn, to give space to my boundaries and my necessity, I started to understand where I want to position myself as an artist and I'm still working on this. During the first module, I started to develop KISS ME, a long-term project that I would like to bring to different countries and see how it could changes shape. Anna suggested to create an open call for a research laboratory, and I had the opportunity to meet local artists and have an exchange and work with them. During the process, I had the full support of Anna, before and after the process, explained to me how to move through this experience that for me was new. I felt that my project had value from the beginning and it was seen by her, and this is the most important thing. Trust, is one of that things that usually is difficult to receive from teachers." Flavia A. (Italy) - 2023
"I am amazed, it's still nourishing me with creative sparks every day... I am thinking a lot about the philosophy and the art of Anna's way of hosting and facilitating - it is inspiring and radical. Pure empowerment." Julie B. A. (France) - 2023
"Nothing that can be put into words, really! I am still very empowered and inspired. What we created was magical. What Anna is doing is magical, super important and I have a lot of respect because the frame and the space in which these classes take place are really sacred and it is nothing ordinary to be able to create this!! <3" Veronika W. (Austria) - 2023
"The time we spent together was truly special, we were surrounded by the care, gentleness, creativity and fun! The most interesting part was the freedom, flexible approach and flowing creativity that was present at the camp! I had no expectations but it was truly something magical and soul touching" Zira G. (Russia) - 2023
"Just thank you for the individual support and feedback, as well as planting critical seeds onto the society around our field of work (workshops, retreats...). During the days spent there I experienced what it means to have someone believing in my potential so pretty priceless. I felt I could both enjoy space for introspection as well as confronting my ideas with others'. Thank you again. I couldn't have wished for a more eye opening experience." Rebecca R. (Italy)
"I would like to thank you again for this cours. It gave me so much hope about the fact that an other (dance) world is possible. It also gave me the will to create again and the determination to do those creative things my own way." Emma R. (France) - 2022
"Je crois que je pourrais jamais te remercier assez pour avoir créé un tel espace, vraiment, c'est la meilleure chose qui me soit arrivée cette année!" Lisa A. (France) - 2022
"This week was intense and passed so fast, I was focusing so much on the creation that I forgot all the rest, it is only now that I'm back in France that I realize how much inspiration, courage and, most of all, empowerment, I took back home. It was not easy for me to be confronted with my fears and doubts, especially about creative process and intuitions, which are things I am not used to speak out. I took this course because I was looking for a missing part that only existed in my intuition, I found it ! And now I'm in love with it and I want to make it grow ... I feel so grateful to you, Roli and the girls, you made me learn to focus and to engage in my ideas, helped me demonstrate that the crazy things in my head and body could actually be so strong and meaningful to the world." Lynn W. (France) - 2021
"Thank you so much for everything. I walked away from everyone this weekend feeling empowered and on a journey of self discovery after I have share so much intimate moments with you girls." Charlene G. (Malta) - 2021
"I am still full of warmth and inspiration and I cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us!! I think I had not experienced so much non-judgmental togetherness, as I did in the "School of Disobedience", before, and it was just very empowering. This summer as well as several times this past half a year, I had been struggling a lot. My education was finished, I had no idea where I was gonna go and what I was gonna do, and I started to doubt everything. Myself for the most part. And I might have been much better already before coming to Budapest, but this week changed something within me. It made me realize once more what great things can appear, seemingly out of nothing, when there's care instead of competition, understanding instead of judgement and that I am capable of much more than I thought I was. Since I came back, friends have told me I look different. More balanced somehow, happier. And I am. Because realizing that I wasn't "free" was the first step, which happened some time ago, but now I feel it clearer than ever and now I feel hope that liberation is possible and at this point probably inevitable. We're all very very lucky! With love, care, and affection." Marlene A. (Austria) - 2021
"It was great working with you, discovering what you do and be honest about difficult topics. Great exercices because very concrete, real, and there can be no bullshit, just the truth." Claire D. (France) - 2021