The Institut del Teatre: a prestigious institution with the best training in performing arts

If theater is born from the ancient rituals with which humanity described the world,Theatre Institute Today, it is one of the places where this magic lives on. A unique center that combines tradition and contemporary approaches to train artists and foster new perspectives on the performing arts. Dramatic arts, dance, and performance techniques comprise its educational offerings.

Every year, a thousand students pursue higher, professional, and advanced studies in dance, dramatic arts, and performance techniques. With an innovative pedagogical model connected to the professional world, the Institut del Teatre offers performing arts enthusiasts the opportunity to turn their passion into a profession with a unique and prestigious program.

The Institut del Teatre is today a leading center for teaching, creation, research, conservation, and dissemination of performing arts heritage, both in Catalonia and internationally. Founded in 1913 by the Barcelona Provincial Council, it is undoubtedly the best place to learn and train in the various artistic disciplines.

On the occasion of the Education Fair, the institution will present its full range of educational programs. This will be a unique opportunity to have your questions answered about pathways, specializations, and entrance exams for higher education, professional development, and continuing education in each discipline.

University studies with European accreditation

The Institut del Teatre offers various postgraduate and higher education programs in dance and drama at the Conservatorio Superior de Danza (CSD) and the Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático (ESAD). You can find them at the Salón de la Enseñanza (Education Fair) at stand 562 in Hall 1 of the Fira de Barcelona. The programs they offer are part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the European project that harmonizes higher education systems across EU member states for the purpose of accreditation. The EHEA's main objective is to promote the mobility and employability of European students, and the Institut del Teatre is part of this program promoted by the European Union. The ESAD awards a higher degree in drama, corresponding to the first cycle or level of the European Higher Education Area, and students can specialize in Stage Direction and Dramaturgy, Acting, and Set Design. The CSD offers a higher degree in dance, also corresponding to the first cycle or degree of the European Higher Education Area, with specializations in 'Choreography and Performance' and 'Dance Pedagogy'. Regarding postgraduate studies, the Institut del Teatre, in conjunction with the Autonomous University of Barcelona, ​​offers a Master's degree in Theatre Studies (MUET). It also offers several postgraduate programs with its own qualifications and specialized courses in different areas of the performing arts.

Secondary and vocational education

The offerings are expanding to include secondary and vocational education. Stand 417 in Hall 2 of the Fair will be dedicated to the Professional Dance Conservatory (CPD) and the Higher School of Performing Arts Techniques (ESTAE), corresponding to secondary education and vocational training, respectively. As with university degrees, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the programs and specialized offerings, as well as the application deadlines for entrance exams. The CPD allows students to pursue a professional dance degree in conjunction with their ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education) and Arts Baccalaureate at the same center, offering three specializations: Classical Dance, Contemporary Dance, and Spanish Dance. ESTAE, a joint project of the Theatre Institute, the Polytechnic Foundation of Catalonia, and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, has a long history of training professionals in the technical areas of the performing arts and live entertainment. It offers advanced vocational training cycles from the Department of Education in the specializations of 'Lighting Technology for the Performing Arts', 'Stage Machinery', and 'Sound Engineering for the Performing Arts', and maintains an active training program for future professionals and technicians in the staging of dramatic arts.

At any of the stands of theTheatre Institute You will be able to consult the entrance exams, the registration calendar and the open days for each of the specializations.