The graduating modern dance students of the Institute of Dance Arts will perform their exam concert on June 6, 2025, at the National Dance Theatre, marking the completion of their studies at the Hungarian Dance University. The dress rehearsal for this important event took place on May 15 at the Dance Theatre, primarily attended by parents and family members. This was the first time the full programme of the exam concert was set up.
The presentation of the full programme was, of course, a challenging day for the students, but it was also a full house and a great success.
Photo by Pál Csillag
Before the event, Tamás Csizmadia, the head of the year and master teacher, gave a speech. Here are some extracts from the speech.
“…Together with the 17 dance artist candidates standing behind the curtain, we’ve been through four years — through good times and bad. As I like to call them: the ‘Sunny Dance Company.’ Over these four years, they have matured into a true ensemble, and today they will prove that to you. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the university and guest teachers, choreographers, high school teachers — and everyone, from the basement to the attic — who have supported the students in their professional and personal development.”
The head of the year, who is also the new head of the University’s Arts Management program, added that the performance is not an exam, but a true celebration of dance. And so it was — no wonder his request was honored as well: ‘Applaud — but only a lot, and loudly!
Programme of the Performance
(The organizers reserve the right to make changes for the June 6 exam concert)
Act I
Kingdom (excerpt)
Music: Johann Johannsson
Costume Designer: Enikő Horn
Lighting Designer: Zoltán Katonka
Co-choreographer: Krisztina Szőllősi
Choreographer: Dóra Barta
Dancers: Ruszlán Csaba Babácsi, Léna Bondor, Gréta Gellért, Bora Mohácsi, Dorka Zsuzsanna Imely, Ábel Ónódy
Adult Tale (excerpt)
Music: Attila Gergely
Lighting Designer: Máté Vajda
Choreographer: Klári Pataky
Dancers: Hanna Dorsich, Gréta Gellért, Árnika Krasznai, Emőke Klára Lászlóffy, Levente Nagy, Csenge Szabó
Moderato Cantabile (excerpt)
Music: montage
Lighting Designer: Ferenc Stadler
Costumes: Bianca Imelda Jeremias
Choreographer: Enrico Morelli
Dancers: Ruszlán Babácsi, Léna Bondor, Málna Bondor, Míra Éles, Gréta Gellért, Dorka Zsuzsanna Imely, Zorka Sára Kathona, Bence Kiricza, Árnika Krasznai, Rozi Panna Kótai, Emőke Klára Lászlóffy, Hanna Mészáros, Bora Mohácsi, Levente Zoltán Nagy, Ábel Ónódy, Csenge Szabó
Mirror (excerpt)
Music: Péter Kunert, Ábris Gryllus, Astor Piazzola (montage)
Music Editor: Jeromos Kovács
Lighting Designer: József Pető
Director-Choreographer: Éva Duda
Dancers: Ruszlán Csaba Babácsi, Léna Bondor, Málna Bondor, Hanna Dorsich, Míra Éles, Gréta Gellért, Bence Kiricza, Árnika Krasznai, Hanna Mészáros, Levente Zoltán Nagy, Ábel Ónódy
Photo by Tamás Scheidl
Act II
Behind every desition
Music: montage
Lighting Designers: Domonkos Pogány, Yaniv Abraham
Director-Choreographer: Yaniv Abraham
Dancers: Ruszlán Babácsi, Léna Bondor, Málna Bondor, Hanna Dorsich, Míra Éles, Gréta Gellért, Dorka Zsuzsanna Imely, Zorka Sára Kathona, Bence Kiricza, Árnika Krasznai, Rozi Panna Kótai, Emőke Klára Lászlóffy, Hanna Mészáros, Bora Mohácsi, Levente Zoltán Nagy, Ábel Ónódy
