Accademia dell'Arte | performing arts study abroad | Tuscany, Italy

Accademia dell'Arte

Welcome to the Accademia dell'Arte — where borders blur, stories ignite, and artists are empowered to transform the world through bold, collaborative performance. Rooted in the vibrant heart of Italian culture, we are a global hub for experimental artistry, physical theatre, and contemporary dance. Our immersive study abroad programs champion cross-cultural exchange, interdisciplinary creation, and the development of visionary performers.

At the Accademia, artistry is not just taught — it’s lived, shared, and reimagined in community.

Semester Programs

Our semester programs offer immersive, conservatory-style training in physical theatre and contemporary dance, rooted in European traditions and fuelled by collaborative creation. With rigorous daily practice, students live, study, and make art together with world-renowned faculty in a historic Tuscan villa, pushing their physical and creative limits while growing as artists and as humans through cultural exchange and community.

Summer Intensives

The Summer Intensives at Accademia dell’Arte are four-week programs designed to deepen each artist’s individual voice while expanding their physical and creative toolkit through rigorous, contemporary training. With a focus on self-generated work and ensemble collaboration, participants engage in dynamic performance-making, critical dialogue, and artistic inquiry within a vibrant international community.