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PARIS SUMMER ACADEMY (PSA)

What makes PSA a unique program is the methodology: We only invite creative artists & companies to share their very own methods-not technique teachers or trainers. Paris Summer Academy, therefore, is for you if you are a curious dancer about other art forms, an actor willing to move instead of talking/walking, or a performance artist who wants to expand their career in a more interdisciplinary direction. In summary, you are most welcome to join us if you are an artist who does not like to be put in a box.

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14th edition of the International
🍉 PARIS SUMMER ACADEMY 🍉
4 – 28 August 2026

APPLICATION (CLOSED)

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WHAT (concept):

Paris Summer Academy (PSA) is a unique type of professional summer intensive with an interdisciplinary approach to different art forms including Contemporary Dance, Physical Theatre, Performance Art, and Voice among others.
PSA does not fit into the usual dance training program mould. Rather, it is a spot for practical research and Author workshops, led by a diverse group of internationally recognised artists and companies. PSA is organised by ORIANTHEATRE in partnership with the CITÉ INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS DE PARIS and MICADANSES Dance Venue. The program is open to all curious and open-minded dancers, physical theatre actors and performance artists who are willing to spend one month with like-minded international artists and open to expand their skills, abilities and imagination towards a cutting edge horizon.

WHO (PSA’s has previously worked with):

Thus far, PSA has collaborated with the following companies and artists: ULTIMA VEZ Company (Belgium), Sol Pico Company (Spain), Miguel Pereira (Portugal), Jan Fabre Company (Belgium),TangoSumo Company (France), ORIANTHEATRE Dance Company (France), Toula Limnaios Company (DE), Alpo Aaltokoski Company (Finland), Elke Luyten (USA, BE), MAQAMAT / Omar Rajeh & Mia Habis (Lebanon), Gwen Sampé (USA, France), Katie Duck (USA, Netherlands), Elisabetta Lauro (Italy), Anatoli Vlassov (Russia, France), Morgan Nardi (DE-IT), Skye Reynolds (UK, AU), Federica Porello (Catalonia, ES), Francesco Kiais (Italy, Greece), Anthony Howell (UK), Olivier Germser (France), Olivier de Sagazan (France), Volmir Cordeiro (Brazil), Mehdi Farajpour…

WHERE (partner institutions):

Cité Internationale des Arts de Paris
Micadanses Dance Center (Salle MAY B)
Maison du geste et de l’Image

WHEN :

WEEK 1 (4 to 7 August 2026):
– EMPTY BODY workshops with Mehdi Farajpour (10:00-12:00)
– Performance and Dance Workshops with Morgan Nardi (13:00-17:00)

WEEK 2 (10 to 14 August 2026):
– Contemporary Dance Workshops with Federica Porello (10:00-14:00)
– Talking Dance – Phonesia workshops by Anatoli Vlassov (15:00-17:00)

WEEK 3 (17 to 21 August 2026):
– ORIANTHEATRE’s Repertory with Fiona Witherell (10:00-13:00)
– Contemporary Dance Workshops with Elisabetta Lauro (14:00-17:00)

WEEK 4 (24 to 28 August 2026):
– Supervised Collective Video Dance Laboratory (10:00-13:00)
– Supervised Collective Video Dance Laboratory (14:00-17:00)

FINAL OUTCOME PRESENTATIONS:
28 August 2026 (5pm to 6pm)
Maison du Geste et de l’Image

HOW (conditions to know):

– Fill in the online application form and make sure all information is filled in correctly.
– Please note that if any part of this form is incomplete, your application will be ignored.
– Early bird applications have the priority to be considered for the program.
– Artists from all artistic disciplines related to body and movement are welcome to apply.
– PSA is a creative research based intensive program not a regular dance training program nor a workshop supermarket.
– PSA is a professional intensive program focused on Workshops and Performance Labs in the field of Contemporary Dance, Performance, Physical Theatre forms and actions…
– Returning PSA artists automatically receive 100€ reduction.
– PSA is supported by the Cité Internationale des Arts de Paris and Micadanses dance center.
– PSA has the possibility of accommodating a limited number of Full Program participants (called PSA’s resident artists) in partnership with the Cité Internationale des Arts de Paris.
– Regarding the successful applications with accommodation requests (called PSA’s resident artists), PSA can not reserve their spot without receiving their total tuition fees.
– The Academy comes to an end with a Final Showing/screening. Taking part in the final outcome is not obligatory.
– PSA does not offer any scholarships.
– PSA will deliver a CERTIFICATE exclusively to the FULL PROGRAM participants.
– PSA’s main language is English (for both administration and workshops).
– Any questions? Drop us an email at parissummeracademy(at)gmail.com

APPLICATION (closed)