STUDENT PRESENTATIONS AND SHOWINGS

National Academy of Theatre Arts in Cracow is a public arts university with a rich tradition and extensive experience. For several decades, the Academy has been training actors of various specializations, directors, and playwrights. Its extensive list of alumni includes thousands of actors and directors well-known both in Poland and internationally, including Krystian Lupa, Tadeusz Bradecki, Jerzy Jarocki, Krzysztof Warlikowski, Remigiusz Brzyk, Michał Zadara, Jerzy Stuhr, Anna Dymna, Dorota Segda, Bogusław Linda, Magdalena Cielecka, Jan Frycz, Maja Ostaszewska, Magdalena Boczarska, Kinga Preis, Tomasz Kot, Robert Więckiewicz, Joanna Kulig, Dawid Ogrodnik, and Sandra Drzymalska.

The Academy offers full-time studies in three cities: Cracow, Wrocław, and Bytom. It comprises five faculties: the Acting Faculty and the Faculty of Drama Directing in Cracow, the Acting Faculty and the Puppetry Faculty in Wrocław, and the Faculty of Dance Theatre in Bytom. The Wrocław branch also runs a Postgraduate Program in Directing for Children and Youth Theatre. Since its inception, the Academy has ensured the continuity of Polish acting art, a mission shaped in part by its close collaboration with theatres.

FACULTY OF DANCE THEATRE IN BYTOM
The youngest branch of the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Cracow, the Faculty of Dance Theatre has trained students and graduates in the specialization of dance theatre acting since its foundation. Its training is rooted in the classical understanding of dance theatre, derived from the German Tanztheater tradition. Building on these foundations, the faculty boldly explores contemporary forms of dance theatre that challenge conventional frameworks and resist precise definition.

PRESENTATION

September 23rd (Tuesday), 16:00
Upper Foyer
The event will be conducted in Polish

The presentation in the foyer will be given by M.A. Natalia Dinges - graduate and lecturer at the Faculty of Dance Theatre in Bytom at the Stanisław Wyspiański Academy of Theatre Arts in Cracow, dancer, actor, and choreographer. She works in the broad field of performative arts, drawing inspiration from movement itself. She is associated with numerous spaces, both repertory (including Teatr Zagłębia, Teatr Śląski, Teatr Słowackiego, Teatr Ochoty, Krakowski Teatr Tańca, Alias Cie, POK, WOK) and non-repertory, independent theatre, film, as well as collaborations with artists such as Vedral, Marciniak, Rychcik, Piekorz, Godowska, Krawczyński, Bury, Buy Ngoc, Botelho, Lewandowski, Łumiński, Hefczyńska-Lewandowska, Raźniak, B. Peszek, Garbacik, and Cohen.

Before her studies, she professionally trained in acrobatics. Today, she enjoys leading body awareness classes for all age groups, including people with disabilities.

 

SHOWINGS

September 23rd (Tuesday), 17:00
The Large Stage

Dance Diptych - „pierwsze, ostatnie” [en. First, Last]

„pierwsze” [en. First]
Choreography: Joanna Brodniak
Creation and Performance: Angelika Bosacka, Dawid Sozański (4th year)
„ostatnie” [en. Last]
Choreography: Julia Kulawik
Performance: Julia Kulawik, Iza Zwolenik (2nd year)

chcę się zakochać w tym roku [en. i want to fall in love this year]

Student project by Michalina Pitra (4th year)

Cudze miłości [en. Other People’s Loves]

Choreography: Julia Szremska & Nikola Woronko
Performance: Oskar Bielat, Julia Szremska & Nikola Woronko

ANGLERS ¿

Concept: Oliwia Gruca
Performance: Tomasz Chryczyk, Hanna Stawczyk

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Choreography: Aleksandra Radkowska
Performance: Oliwia Bochniarz, Oliwa Gruca

Pod moim (s)pokojem [en. Under My Peace/Room]

Concept: Gabriela Hajduk
Performance: Julia Grzenia & Aleksandra Nahorska

The possibility of studying dance and choreography at the Academy of Music in Łódź has existed since 2007. The Institute of Choreography and Dance Techniques is headed by Dr. hab. Jacek Owczarek, prof. AM, who was also one of the initiators of the establishment of dance studies at the Łódź Academy.

Students at the Institute develop their knowledge and skills under the guidance of an academic staff composed of artists and recognized specialists in both the theory and practice of dance. The offered educational system is built on three key pillars - profiles: dancer, choreographer, and social/health-oriented profile.

Studies at the Institute are offered in both full-time and part-time modes, in the following specializations:

• Choreography and Dance Techniques (Bachelor’s level),
• Choreography (Master’s level),
• Somatics in Dance and Therapy (Master’s level).

It is also possible to obtain pedagogical qualifications through parallel studies at the Pedagogical Program (Bachelor’s and Master’s levels).

Thanks to the Institute’s partnerships with other institutions—such as the Regional Centre for Research and Development, AWF Biała Podlaska, the Faculty of Visual Arts, Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, activities within the Art Spaces program, and collaboration with other departments and faculties of the Łódź Academy of Music—students annually participate in specialized psychomotor research. They also have opportunities to expand their skills and gain practical experience through additional workshop sessions and artistic projects.

The Institute also hosts the Artistic and Academic Circle of Choreography and Dance Techniques, whose members regularly organize artistic and educational events, including improvisation jams, workshops with guest artists, open choreographic showcases, and discussion panels.

PRESENTATION

September 23rd (Tuesday), 16:00
Upper Foyer
The event will be conducted in Polish

SHOWING

September 23rd (Tuesday), 17:00
The Large Stage 

Cykl(ON) [en. Cycle(ON)]

Graduation Performance by 3rd-year full-time Bachelor’s students
Institute of Choreography and Dance Techniques, G. and K. Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź

Artistic Supervision / Direction: Dr. Witold Jurewicz, Dr. hab. Jacek Owczarek, Prof. AM
Performers: Bruno Brzeski, Zuzanna Brzezińska, Mateusz Dawidziuk, Maksymilian Hać, Małgorzata Miklaszewska, Barbara Mońka, Wiktoria Polańska, Dominika Roman, Katarzyna Szado, Maja Welc
Music: Anna Caragnano, Donato Dozzy “Sintetizzatrice”
Music Editing: Bruno Brzeski, Witold Jurewicz
Costumes:
- Women: Zuzanna Brzezińska, Małgorzata Miklaszewska, Barbara Mońka, Wiktoria Polańska, Dominika Roman, Katarzyna Szado, Maja Welc
- Men: Mateusz Dawidziuk