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Hungarian Dance Academy

 

Name of Institution: Hungarian Dance Academy

Address: Budapest, Columbus utca 87. H-1145 Hungary

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Website: http://www.mtf.hu/

General director: Mr Imre Dózsa

Contact person: Ms Beata Schanda

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Established: 1950

Academic staff: 45

Academic staff with scientific degree: 26

Number of students in the academic year 2003/2004 (Hungarian education): 640

Brief  Information :

The predecessor of the Academy, the Hungarian State Ballet Institute was founded in 1950. The status of academy was given to the institute in 1983 and today it is known as the Hungarian Dance Academy. It trains professional ballet dancers, theatrical dancers, Hungarian folk dancers, ballet-, folkdance- and ballroom dance pedagogues, choreographers as well as dance theorists. Classical ballet is taught according to the Vaganova method.

At the Hungarian Dance Academy there are two main directions of training and different specialisations:

I. Performing arts training:

I. 1. Specialisation in ballet art: training and education lasts 10 years. Students graduating from this faculty gain a ballet artist degree.

I. 2. Specialisation in folkdance and theatrical dance: offers an academy-level diploma as well.

In these two elements of training, college level starts at age 16. Before going on to college level, students follow secondary school academic studies alongside the professional subject,.

Students from abroad can join the Hungarian classes for full or partial training.

II. Teacher’s training and other specialisations:

II. 1. Specialisation in dance pedagogy: this is run in the form of an evening course. Applicants must have either a final examination, a qualification at a secondary school specialising in dance or a certificate of specialisation in ballet art, as well as practical professional experience. The Academy has taught and trained dance teachers since 1955. Classical ballet teachers’ training is available in English, following an intensive schedule.

II. 2. Specialisation in choreography: specialisations in contemporary ballet, folk dance.

II. 3. Specialisation for dance theory writers: this is a programme for post-graduates. Applicants must have a university or college degree in classical studies or in the field of arts.

EDUCATION OFFERED FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

1) Classical Ballet  - (full training 20 semesters, B.Sc. Study programme: 8 semesters, partial training possible – minimum: one semester)

AGE:  14-24 years (students' applications under the age of 14 will be considered individually)

APPLICATION: Candidates living in Europe must audition before the Audition Board. The audition consists of the examination of body aptness and appropriate posture, flexibility and elasticity as well as a sense of rhythm. Candidates with previous training will also be examined on their skills.

Auditions: 1-15 October, 1-15 February, August (during the International Summer Course of Dance) or by previous agreement. Individual requests will also be considered. Overseas candidates who are not able to come to the audition, are requested to send a video tape (please ask for details).

Tuition fee: 500 € / month (if participating in a regular class; covers only dance education)

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   Folk Dance and Theatrical Dance - (full training 12 semesters, B.Sc. Study programme: 8 semesters, partial training possible – minimum time: one semester)
   

AGE:  14-24 years

Auditions: Candidates living in Europe must audition before the Audition Board. The audition consists of a survey of stature, dance talent, musicality and sense of rhythm. Individual requests will also be considered. Overseas candidates who are not able to come to the audition, are requested to send a video tape ( please ask for details).

Tuition fee: 500 € / month (if participating in a regular class; covers only dance education)

3) Dance Pedagogy

Classical Ballet Teacher - 10 months daily training in Budapest, plus two years of teaching practice (possible also in home country) with bi-monthly consultations sessions in Budapest.

Tuition by individual working schedule also possible – ask for details.

No audition is needed to start studying; however, there are set requirements to fulfil.

A thesis is to be written on a topic (chosen by the student) and submitted for the degree. On passing the Final Examination a Classical Ballet Teacher's Diploma is awarded.

Tuition fee: 17,300 € / year (full training in English)

In the case of individual training schedule and/or selected subject only, the fee is according to agreement depending on requested teaching hours.

4) International Summer Course of Dance (held annually, two weeks in August)

Tuition fee: 590 €

Registration fee (non-refundable): 30 €

Observation of classes (for teachers & spectators): 10 € / day

Student Organizations & Facilities

Services provided for students:

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  dormitory,
  
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  library,
  
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  video library,
  
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  fitness room,
  
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  canteen,
  
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  Internet access.
  

Accommodation cost: in the dormitory of the Academy (in rooms with 2-3 beds incl. washbasin, showers and  toilets are shared)

Dormitory fees:

            a) accommodation only (cooking facilities are available) 510 € / month

            b) accommodation + breakfast + dinner                                  900 € / month

The fees of the dormitory are to be paid monthly on the site, before the 5^th of each month in HUF, according to the current medium exchange rate of the National Bank of Hungary.
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