Accademia Dell'Arte
The Program
“GO GO GO. You cannot pass up an opportunity to study what you love from such amazing faculty in one of the most beautiful places you could ever be.” - Dance Intensive Student
Finding its roots in the European tradition of modern dance, German Ausdruckstanz and German dance theatre, the AdA Dance Program combines classical ballet, modern and post-modern performance techniques as well as somatic approaches with specific cultural movement traditions such as Butoh or the traditional Italian Tarantismo. Our European faculty aims to create an atmosphere that encourages authentic and individual expression thereby cultivating artistic development and personal growth. Students in the Accademia’s Dance Program will enjoy an enriching and challenging encounter with European dance culture in a truly inspiring environment.
Program Location
Arezzo
Arezzo is a city and commune in Italy and capital of the Arezzo Province. It is located in the Tuscany region of Italy, approximately 71 kilometers (49 miles) southeast of Florence. Arezzo is situated on the main train line between Rome and Florence. As of 2013, the population of Arezzo was 99,000.
Academics
The Fall Dance Program is a conservatory-style training program, divided into five Core Courses (plus workshops and intensives).
- Stage composition and somatic work (Dance i21) 3 credits
- Techniques for the thinking dancer (Dance i25) 3 credits
- Performance Studies and Practice (Dance i30) 3 credits
The following classes would be transferred in as liberal arts electives:
- Fast and Furious: Social Change & the Avant Garde (LBSTi31) 3 credits
- Italian Language: Beginner or Intermediate (ITAL i10/i11) 3 credits
The Dance Program also features workshops and intensives led by European teachers and choreographers. Recent intensives include: Gaga and Sound & Movement Lab. For more information about the Dance Program visit the Course Descriptions and Faculty.
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student according to Accademia Dell'Arte and Rutgers University. That means you will need to take at least 24-30 ECTS credits (12-15 RU credits) each semester. It is not possible to take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
The Accademia dell’Arte campus is located at Villa Godiola, a restored renaissance villa just outside Arezzo. At the end of the 14th century, the Villa was built and purchased by the Bishop of Arezzo. Over the next several centuries, the Villa remained in the possession of the Bishop of Arezzo, eventually gaining the structure it has today. Student housing (double and triple rooms), as well as, rehearsal studios, classrooms, library, administrative offices, kitchen, dining hall and performance spaces are all located on the premises of Villa Godiola. The Accademia has additional studio and performance space at La Stalla and Palazzo Gozzari in the city center of Arezzo. Both the center of Arezzo and the city train station are readily accessible and are approximately 20 minute and 40 minutes walks, respectively (although times differ with each student’s pace). Taxis can be called from campus.
The Limonaia is a student social space found on the far side of the villa. There is also a small kitchen with a sink, refrigerator and a microwave oven. Students are responsible for coordinating the use of this space and are expected to cooperate with one another in the maintenance of the area. The Limonaia is the only student common area open 24 hours a day.
The program fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday through Friday.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Residents | Non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $19,500 | $23,400 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Most meals (M-F)
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Meals | $3,000 |
| Visa (Estimate is for US Citizens) | $100 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $200 |
| Local Transportation | $250 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total | $6,550.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Scholarships
Student Spotlight
“I feel so grateful and humble for all the people and instructors I’ve had this past month. I’m more open to new possibilities and I trust myself a lot more!”
“The Accademia is a very small community, yet each individual is bursting with their individual vibrant energy that helps inspire others to push further than they thought they could. Being a dancer in an environment where you are so close to actors (or vise versa), you easily become interested in the other field of work and notice yourself wanting to experiment with other forms of art.”