Barcelona Summer — Albert Quesada

BARCELONA SUMMER COURSE

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“This trip changed me in the best ways!
Really, really loved the entirety of this trip.
THANK YOU Katie and Albert for all of your planning and diligence in making it come to life!
I loved it!”
— Abigail, 2024 UArts participant
 

Dancers, choreographers, and teachers Albert Quesada and Katie Vickers, who have experience in Spain, Belgium, and the US, are organizing a spectacular Summer Course in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain.

This trip offers international artists and students the opportunity to meet and learn from local artists, collaborate, and enjoy the cultural offerings of the city.

The course will take place during the international dance/theatre/music festival GREC, taking advantage of its amazing offerings.

Please see below for details of the course and previous editions.

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DANCE PERFORMANCES 

ARTIST’S TALKS 

FESTIVALS

MEETING PROGRAMERS & ARTISTS

CREATING /PERFORMING

CLASSES / WORKSHOPS 

Choreography · Phrase Work · Voice Work

Afro-fusion · Partnering · Improvisation

Applied Anatomy · Floor Work · Flamenco

Course Information 

TEACHING ARTISTS

2025 schedule draft

PRICE & PAYMENTS

early bird PRICES (before january 2025)

OPTIONS    REDUCED PACKAGE       FULL PACKAGE   
$2000 $3000
Travel Insurance YES YES
Workshops YES YES
Classes YES YES
Accommodation + travel to Celrà (2 nights) YES YES
5 Meals in Celrà YES YES
Performance Tickets YES YES
Accommodation Barcelona (14 nights) X YES
Flight to/from Barcelona X X
 

REGULAR PRICES (from january 2025 onwards)

REDUCED PACKAGE      $2250
FULL PACKAGE $3250
    

Payments Due

  • 1st half installment: 15 days after receiving the confirmation from us.

  • 2nd half installment: 45 days after receiving the confirmation from us.

  • All payment must be done before April 2025.

  • *Payment plans are possible, reach out to us

 

participating universities

  • Stockton University (NJ)

  • Shenandoah University (VA)

  • Georgian Court University (NJ)

  • Circadium - School of Contemporary Circus (PA)

  • University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) (NC)

  • Which shows will we see?
    We'll look at all the possible shows in our schedule once the GREC Festival releases tickets, focusing on dance performances, with some theater shows as options.

    How will accommodations be chosen?
    We'll choose places to stay based on how close they are to the dance studios and the number of participants.

    Will meals accommodate dietary needs?
    Yes.

    How will public transport work?
    We'll provide transport details after you sign up, and you can buy a $25 personal monthly pass.

    Are there payment plans?
    Yes, contact us to discuss options.

    Will participants be insured?
    Yes.

    How will we communicate?
    We'll create a group chat for all participants.

    Who will be the participants?
    Students from various US universities, students from Barcelona, and possibly professional dancers.

  • Due to advance reservations of accommodations and venues, we maintain a strict refund policy to cover our contractual obligations.

    I. Regular Payment Plan

    • First Installment:

      • Non-refundable.

    • Second Installment:

      • Refundable if cancelled before March 1st, 2025.

      • Non-refundable from March 1st, 2025.

    II. Adapted Payment Plan

    1. First 3 Installments:

      • Non-refundable.

    2. Subsequent Installments:

      • Refundable if cancelled before March 1st, 2025.

      • Non-refundable from March 1st, 2025.

 

PREVIOUS EDITION

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PREVIOUS EDITION ·

2024

  • University of the Arts of Philadelphia (USA)

    Institut del Teatre de Barcelona (SPAIN)

    Artesis Plantin Hogeschool Antwerp (BELGIUM)

    * future editions might be open for students and professionals not associated to these institutions

  • Mal Pelo artists (Federica Porello, Leo Castro, Enric Fàbregas), Claudia SolWat, Cristina Poll, Roser Tutusaus, Jorge Dutor, Guillem Mont de Palol, Oulouy, Albert Quesada, Katie Vickers, Juan Carlos Lérida

  • L’animal a l’esquena

    Fabra i Coats: Fàbrica de Creació

    Institut del Teatre

    Casa Elizalde

    1. Malpelo Workshop (26-28 June)

    2. Move Anatomy Workhop (29 June)

    3. Movement Archery Workshop (1-5 July)

    4. The Voice of the Body Workshop (1-2 July)

    5. Afro Fusion MasterClass (3 July)

    6. Flamenco Empírico Method Workshop (6 July)

    7. Creation/Reflection (4,5,8-10 July)

  • Performance at Casa Elizalde within Festival Tangent, 10th July 2024.

    • Visiting Gaudi’s houses

    • Attending Performances at Grec Festival

    • Attending work in progress

    • Meeting artists, curators, venues and programmers

    • etc

interested in participanting on the 2025 edition?

email us

barcelonasummercourse@gmail.com