The Physical Theatre Intensive is an international artistic residency in Csurgó, Hungary, designed as an immersive 3-week intensive for professional artists from diverse creative disciplines. Participants come together to connect, exchange knowledge, gain practical experience, and collaboratively create art, culminating in an open sharing of their creative process with the local community.

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The residency offers a communal experience, enabling artists to deepen their skills, explore intercultural dialogue, and expand their artistic vision.

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Tailored specifically for dancers and choreographers, actors and directors, physical theatre practitioners, mimes, musical theatre performers, musicians, and interdisciplinary artists, this intensive fosters personal artistic growth, practical exploration, and international collaboration.

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Participants enhance their confidence in creative decision-making by integrating practical techniques with analytical reflection. They develop and refine their unique artistic voice through focused explorations of body, movement, and spatial composition. Additionally, they acquire effective methods to navigate common challenges faced during productions with limited rehearsal periods or when working with unfamiliar ensembles.

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The program includes rigorous physical training, improvisational techniques, and ensemble-building exercises aimed at inspiring creativity and offering new perspectives on artistic practice.

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The residency emphasizes creative collaboration among artists from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds, encouraging innovative approaches to rehearsal and performance practices within an international community.

The intensive concludes by inviting the local community of Csurgó to join participants at the Csokonai Közösségi Ház, where artists share insights and outcomes of their three-week collaborative journey.

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The Physical Theatre Intensive residency fosters artistic excellence, meaningful collaboration, and vibrant cultural exchange within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Dates: June 23 – July 13, 2025 (3 weeks)

Location: Csurgó, Hungary

Daily Schedule

Full-day immersive sessions. You can learn more about the schedule here: https://www.nipai.org/programs/intensive

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

Application Process and Eligibility

Complete the form by May 16, 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.