In a thrilling announcement today, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre unveiled the lineup of guest artists for its international master’s program in Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM) for 2025–2027.

Renowned figures from across the globe are set to grace Estonia’s shores over the next two years, bringing their expertise to engage with master’s students in contemporary performance-making. The impressive list includes:

• Marina Abramović (Serbia)
• Anne Bogart (United States)
• Wim Vanderkeybus | Ultima Vez (Belgium)
• Maxin Doyle | Punchdrunk (United Kingdom)
• Ivo Dimchev (Bulgaria)
• Guillermo Gomez-Pena | La Pocha Nostra (United States)
• Balitronica Gomez | La Pocha Nostra (United States)
• Grzegorz Bral | Song of the Goat (Poland)
• Hannes Langolf | DV8 Physical Theatre (Germany)
• Eddie Martinez | Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch (Germany)
• Akram Khan Company (United Kingdom)
• Young Boy Dancing Group (international)
• Marco Donnarumma (Italy)
• Julian Boal | Escola de Teatro Popular (Brazil)
• Guillaume Pige | Theatre Re (United Kingdom)
• Ivana Jozic | Troubleyn (Belgium)
• Maria Kolegova | Ultima Vez (Belgium)
• Stacy Makishi (Hawaii)
• Ephia Djalma (France)
• Gey Pin Ang (Singapore)
• Henry McGrath (United Kingdom)
• Peader Kirk (United Kingdom)
• Mart Kangro (Estonia)
• Physical Lab (United Kingdom)
• Gecko (United Kingdom)
• Mirko Rajas (Estonia)
• Taavi Tõnisson (Estonia)

You can find out more about CPPM guest artists here.

The CPPM curriculum, rooted in the belief that the most significant artistic growth stems from collaboration with inspiring minds, promises an immersive experience. Students will learn alongside leading practitioners and engage in cutting-edge practices reshaping the performing arts landscape.

You can find more information about the application process here.

We offer two online information sessions for prospective students on May 5th and June 25th. These sessions give prospective applicants insights into the application and audition process, curriculum details, and more. Former and current CPPM students will also be on hand to share their experiences. To participate, please register for your preferred session(s) using the provided link.

Applications for CPPM are open until July 1, 2024.

Studies commence on January 20th, 2025.