Create. Amaze. Inspire
YXIE Academy — Where art, performing arts, and cultural exchange come alive through masterclasses that shape tomorrow’s creative minds.
Art changes the world. We create the stage.
At YXIE Academy, we believe that art and culture have the power to transform — people, communities, and the world around us. In breathtaking locations across France and beyond, we bring together curious minds of all ages for masterclasses, seminars, theater weeks, and live performances that stay with you long after the curtain falls.
Where creativity meets connection.
We don’t just teach art. We create encounters — between disciplines, between generations, between cultures, and between people who were strangers until the music started or the first scene was played.
At YXIE Academy, every gathering is an invitation: to grow, to be moved, to discover something new in yourself and in the person standing next to you. Whether you’re eight or eighty, a seasoned professional or a passionate beginner, there is a place for you here.
What We Do
Experiences that open minds and move hearts.
From intimate masterclasses led by world-class artists to immersive theater weeks set against the backdrop of the French countryside — everything we do is rooted in one belief: that art is not a luxury, but a language. A language that connects us to each other, to nature, and to the world we want to live in.
✦ Masterclasses — Learn from the best, in settings that inspire ✦ Seminars — Deepen your understanding of art, culture & creativity ✦ Theater Weeks — Immersive programs that transform participants into storytellers ✦ Performances — Sharing the stage, sharing the experience
Our Vision
Together, we are stronger. Together, we are art.
We live in a world that sometimes forgets how much we have in common. YXIE Academy exists to remind us. Through art and culture, we build bridges — across borders, across backgrounds, across generations. We connect you with fellow artists, with inspiring mentors, with the beauty of your surroundings, and with the part of yourself that only comes alive when you create.
Because when people come together around art, something shifts. Communities grow stronger. Empathy deepens. The world, slowly but surely, becomes a little more beautiful.
Come find your people. Come find your voice. Come find yourself — at YXIE Academy.
LET’S INSPIRE TOGETHER!
Our Projects
The Paris Performance Experience
France Summer Music YXIE
Cultural Exchange
Where creativity meets connection.
We don’t just teach art. We create encounters — between disciplines, between generations, between cultures, and between people who were strangers until the music started or the first scene was played.
At YXIE Academy, every gathering is an invitation: to grow, to be moved, to discover something new in yourself and in the person standing next to you. Whether you’re eight or eighty, a seasoned professional or a passionate beginner, there is a place for you here.
Our Team
Moos d’Herripon
Co-founder / CEO
Moos d’Herripon is an experienced choreographer and theatre director, skilled in contemporary Moosdherripon dance, community arts, and physical theatre, trained at the University of the Arts in Utrecht and introduced to the world of theatre by Ariane Mnouchkine of the Théâtre du Soleil in Paris. She is connected to YXIE and the Manoir des Arts, based in Villeblevin, France.
Kees Wieringa
Founder
Kees Wieringa is a Dutch pianist, composer, writer, and cultural entrepreneur, specializing in minimalist music and the direction of multidisciplinary cultural institutions. Grokipedia He performed internationally in renowned venues including Carnegie Hall and gave masterclasses at conservatories across Europe and beyond, while also contributing to radio and television as a programme maker.
Leah Palmieri
CFO
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WHERE ARE WE LOCATED
Our Location
France
India
United States
Kamaroen
Villeblevin
Amsterdam
Paris
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