Office of International Programs

Accademia dell'Arte (Italy)

Study European theatre, vocal arts and dance, and experience Italian culture.

The Accademia dell'Arte provides an intensive period of training, studying and performing in Italy for students currently studying and training in theatre, vocal arts and dance. Students experience the marvelous tapestry of Italian culture while gaining insight and experience in the world of European performing arts.

The school is located within the grounds of the Villa Godiola, the Accademia’s permanent home on a promontory overlooking the walled city of Arezzo. Student visits to the elegant opera houses, churches and historic piazzas of the region provide further occasions for performance during some of the programs.

Courses

Accademia dell' Arte is a preforming arts school that offers multiple levels of conservatory-style courses. Area of study, coursework, and performing opportunities vary from semester to semester. Summer programs in intensive physical theatre, intensive dance, and opera are also offered. See the program website linked below for current course offerings.

Language of Instruction

All courses are taught in English. Beginning or intermediate Italian is part of the coursework of most Accademia programs.

Grades/Credits

Students must earn a "D" or better to be awarded academic credit. Grades will appear on the student's transcript and do figure into the cumulative GPA. 

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The program fee  includes tuition, housing, and most meals. Students should be prepared to pay the program deposit directly to ADA following their acceptance. The remaining balance will be applied to the Hendrix student account. Hendrix charges an administrative fee of $500/semester abroad, excluding summer programs.

Normally, all federal and state aid applies for semester programs, but Hendrix scholarships do not. Student are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with any questions about their aid package. Hendrix also offers a special scholarship opportunity to students who have been accepted to the program. The scholarship application is administered by the Office of International Programs. 

Students should also budget for airfare, visas fees (for semester programs), weekend meals, incidental expenses, and personal expenses. 

Lodging/Food

The Accademia dell'Arte makes its permanent home in the Villa Godiola on the outskirts of Arezzo. The Bishop Angelo Ricasoli originally built the villa in 1391 as his personal residence. In later centuries the villa was transformed into a seminary, making it an ideal place for study. The villa is a short walk to the center of Arezzo, combining a rural setting and an urban zone.

The villa includes a large formal garden, two residence halls, a large rehearsal hall, theatre space, classrooms, and indoor/outdoor dining. Meals are taken at the villa.

Academic Calendar

Students can study at Accademia fall semester, spring semester, or during the summer. The Accademia calendar roughly parallels Hendrix’s, with semester start dates a little later.

For More Information

See Accademia dell'Arte's website: https://www.dellarte.it/