Learn | Accademia dell'Arte

Learn why we do what we do.

Get to know the vibrant community at the AdA, including our dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and talented guest artists.

Place

Learn about your home away from home, the Villa Godiola.

Semester in Physical Theatre

A full academic semester immersed in the exploration of commedia dell'arte, clown, and devised ensemble work.

Semester in Dance

A full academic semester engaging in daily technique classes, somatic practices, and composition labs, all led by a diverse faculty of acclaimed European choreographers and performers.

Summer I: Mask and Puppetry

This immersive summer intensive invites performers and theatrical design students alike to explore the rich, interconnected worlds of mask, voice, physical storytelling, and puppetry.

Participants can choose to join one or both of the two-week workshops, or dive into the full four-week experience.

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Summer II: Intensives

Join us for a transformative 4-week summer of bold exploration, creative risk, and intensive performance training, where students choose a track in Dance, Physical Theatre, Film, or Voice & Speech to deepen their craft through immersive study, interdisciplinary collaboration, and daily creative practice.

Faculty-led and Partner Programs

Our short-term, faculty-led, and partner programs connect courses you’re already taking — or that align with your academic goals — with inspiring performing arts experiences around the world. You’ll study alongside passionate artists, explore new cultures, and earn credit while making unforgettable memories.