Inga Ryazanoff: Theatrical producer, producer and art director in Carrara, Italy.

22nd International Annual Conference: Performing Arts Between Tradition and Contemporaneity

Dates: December 18-22, 2025

Location: Laubegg Castle, Ragnitz, Austria

About the Conference

The 22nd International IUGTE Conference will bring together performing arts professionals from around the globe to explore the intersections of tradition and modernity in theatre, dance, music, and opera.

Participants will engage in a dynamic program of masterclasses, workshops, performances, and lectures, all aimed at fostering collaboration and sharing creative techniques.

The conference provides a unique opening to exchange ideas, discover fresh trends, and build lasting professional relationships in a stunning 13th-century castle setting. Whether you're an artist, educator, or industry leader, this event provides participants with invaluable insight and inspiration for the next generation of performing artists.

Schedule

The conference will run from December 18 to 22, 2025. For detailed information on the daily schedule, visit our conference page: https://www.nipai.org/programs/conference

Why Attend?

Gain cutting-edge knowledge in performing arts

Participate in a wide variety of creative activities

Build fresh collaborations with professionals from around the world

Immerse yourself in a unique 13th-century castle setting, ideal for inspiration

Certificate

Upon completion of the conference, participants will receive a certificate recognizing their involvement and professional development achieved during the Conference.

Accommodation & Meals

Stay at Laubegg Guest House, with single and shared rooms available, including three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). For details about the venue and available accommodation options, visit our dedicated page on Laubegg Castle: https://www.nipai.org/programs/conference/laubegg-castle

Application Process & Eligibility

The conference is open to theater actors, directors, dancers, choreographers, musicians, educators, and performing arts professionals. Complete the form by December 6, 2025. If you are selected, we will contact you via email to explain the next steps. For information on how to apply, visit our Conference page:https://www.nipai.org/programs/conference

A limited number of spots are available for participants which are selected based on their portfolio!

Intensive Residence (for dancers, actors, directors, choreographers, mimes, vocalists, musicians)

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

Location: Csurgó, Hungary

About the Residency

The international training program is a 3-week artistic intensive in Csurgó, Hungary, bringing together a diverse group of creatives from around the world to connect, learn, gain hands-on experience, and collaboratively create a performance presented to the local community.

Designed for dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, physical theatre artists, mimes, vocalists, musicians, and performers from various disciplines, the residency immerses participants in a communal environment that promotes artistic growth and cultural exchange.

Through practical exercises focusing on physicality, improvisation, and ensemble work, participants develop confidence in creative decisions, refine directing styles, and gain tools to navigate challenges like limited rehearsal time or new teams.

The program fosters collaboration across disciplines and cultural backgrounds, offering innovative approaches to rehearsals and performances in a global setting, culminating in a public performance at the Csokonai Közösségi Ház in Csurgó, where participants share their collective work with the community.

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.

Accommodation, Meals, and Travel to the Intensive

We provide recommendations and advice on choosing accommodation options as well as guidance on how to get to the venue from your location. For consultation, please contact our manager, Viktor Kaplan, at info@nipai.org.

Application Process and Eligibility

Complete the form by May 30, 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.

Don’t wait until the last day to submit your application, as spots tend to fill up very quickly.

Black Friday 2024 at NIPAI: Professional Development Programs with Limited-Time Discount

From November 11 to November 29, 2024, NIPAI is offering a limited-time discount on select online courses and international workshops. This initiative is intended to support experienced theatre professionals seeking to deepen their directing skills, gain hands-on experience, and expand their professional network within a flexible learning framework.

50% Reduction on Select 3-Month and 16-Week Online Programs

These online courses focus on practical skill development, combining theoretical insights with mentorship. Participants receive individualized feedback, allowing them to refine their directing techniques and strengthen their portfolios.

Choreography and Blocking in Performance

The Director and Ensemble Building

The Director and the Play

Digital Strategies for the Arts

30% Reduction on Select International Workshops

NIPAI’s in-person workshops provide an immersive, collaborative environment, ideal for professionals interested in broadening their experience through intensive, hands-on training alongside peers from around the world.

January Workshop

April Workshop

August Workshop

Application Process

Submit an Application: Apply for one of the eligible programs between November 11 and November 29, 2024 (by 23:59 Berlin time).

Confirm Participation via Email: After applying, please email Viktor Kaplan at info@nipai.org to confirm your enrollment under NIPAI’s Black Friday 2024 discount.

This offering is designed to make advanced training more accessible, recognizing the needs of busy professionals balancing multiple commitments.

Notwithstanding the Black Friday 2024 offer, admission to the program remains selective, with a limited number of discounted places available for NIPAI’s educational programs.

Looking forward to seeing you in one of our programs.

Warm regards,

Your NIPAI Team

Choreography and Blocking in Performance

Start Date: Check our website

Location: Online & In-Person options

Certification upon completion

This course introduces the essential components of successful performance-making: choreography, composition, mise-en-scène, blocking, movement directing and montage. It offers directors and performers the opportunity to explore new ways of creating movement in their artistic works. By providing the tools and skills necessary to develop strong mise-en-scène, blocking, composition, and movement directing, this course prepares directors for productions involving performers. The course is designed for directors, choreographers, actors, and dancers.

Choreography and Blocking in Performance

Start Date: Check our website

Location: Online & In-Person options

Certification upon completion

This course introduces the essential components of successful performance-making: choreography, composition, mise-en-scène, blocking, movement directing and montage. It offers directors and performers the opportunity to explore new ways of creating movement in their artistic works. By providing the tools and skills necessary to develop strong mise-en-scène, blocking, composition, and movement directing, this course prepares directors for productions involving performers. The course is designed for directors, choreographers, actors, and dancers.

Intake - 1.10.2024

Duration - 18 months / 12 months

Professional Qualification - Theatre Director

Semester I: Director's preparation from reading the play until first rehearsal

Semester II: Director’s preparation from the first rehearsal until the premiere

Semester III: Work on the graduation performance / explication book

Modules:

1. The Director and Dramaturgy

2. The Director and Ensemble Building

3. The Director and Method

4. The Director and Form in Performance

5. The Director & Design

6. The Director & Sound

7. Text. Voice. Physical Action

8. Marketing for professionals in the performing arts (only when registering by September 23)

Cody Ganger. Graduate of a distance learning course in theatre directing: https://youtu.be/9vIPjFbMnnQ?si=skwaVIllKYamm2db

Beginning of education:

1st November 2024

The final deadline for submitting applications:

25 October 2024.

Duration:

16 weeks

Form of education:

Online

Final Examination:

Marketing Plan​

Who Should Enroll:

Actors, Dancers, Choreographers, Circus performers, Directors, other artists seeking to promote themselves and their work through marketing

The "Digital Marketing for Performing Arts" program is designed to address these exact challenges. This comprehensive 16-week program equips participants with essential skills and strategies to effectively market performing arts. Covering a wide array of topics, from understanding your audience to mastering social media storytelling, and from crafting compelling video content to leveraging SEO techniques, this course can help you become well-prepared to promote your art in today's digital landscape.

Key areas include Arts and Culture Marketing, Social Media for Performers, Advertising for Theatre Shows, and Developing a Performing Arts Marketing Plan. Additionally, you'll be able to learn specialized strategies for Performing Arts School Advertising, Promoting Theatre Productions, Digital Marketing for Performers, and Social Media Strategies for Artists. The program also delves into Theatre Production Marketing and Digital Marketing for Dance Schools, ensuring a holistic approach to promoting your performances

Learn more and apply now: https://www.nipai.org/programs/digital-marketing-for-arts

New International Performing Arts Institute

Dates:

9.08.2024 - 11.08.2024

The international program is designed for performers, directors, choreographers, and performing arts practitioners interested in exploring the practical aspects of physicality in acting. The training focuses on what makes a performance interesting and how to be more engaging on stage.

Venue:

Breite Str 43, 13187 Berlin (Pankow)

This 3-day workshop focuses on enhancing strength, balance, and stage presence, alongside mastering entrance and exit techniques, understanding the power of status in performance, engaging audience interest, and providing hands-on practice through interactive exercises and clown acts.

Teachers:

Jeremy Vik is a multi-disciplinary performer with 20 years of professional performing experience in acting, circus, and physical theatre. Jeremy believes in blending skill, character, and story-telling together in order to engage, provoke, and entertain audiences all around the world.

Sergei Ostrenko has over 30 years of professional experience as a Director, Choreographer and Performance Teacher. Sergei has directed over 40 theatre productions, producing international projects for both the professional stage and for education in numerous countries, including Austria, Belarus, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

Participant Requirements: A healthy physique, a creative mind, and a playful spirit :)

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The working language is English.

More Details: https://www.physicalityinacting.com/physicality-in-acting-august

You are welcome to submit your applications for consideration.

All applications are considered on a competitive basis.

Review of the NIPAI Workshop:

https://youtu.be/aeQIyAk38F8?si=hwnX-TkRiFTcu7YO

To register, visit: https://www.physicalityinacting.com/physicality-in-acting-august/registr...

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