BARCELONA SUMMER COURSE

“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.*

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

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Tentative Dates: June 25 - July 9 2025
Curated by Albert Quesada & Katie Vickers
Contact email

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)

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.

PREVIOUS EDITION

· PREVIOUS EDITION ·

2024

Juan Carlos Lérida

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)
  - By Federica Porello, Leo Castro, Enric Fàbregas www.malpelo.org
  - 9am-5pm
2. Move Anatomy Workhop (29 June)
  - By Claudia Solwat & Cristina Poll www.instagram.com/moveanatomy
  - 9am-5pm
3. Movement Archery Workshop (1-5 July)
  - By Tom Weksler & Roser Tutusaus www.movementarchery.com
  - 9am-12pm
4. The Voice of the Body Workshop (1-2 July)
  - By Montdedutor / Jorge Dutor & Guillem Mont de Palol www.montdedutor.com
  - 2-5pm
5. Afro Fusion MasterClass (3 July)
  - By Oulouy instagram
  - 2-4pm
6. Flamenco Empírico Method Workshop (6 July)
  - By Juan Carlos Lérida www.juancarloslerida.com
  - 9am-5pm
7. Creation/Reflection (4,5,8-10 July)
  - By Katie Vickers and Albert Quesada www.katie-vickers.com / www.acmearts.xyz
  - 4,5 (2-5pm), 8-10 (9am-5pm)
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

Barcelona Summer