IT Dansa

IT Dansa is a young dance company integrated into the postgraduate curriculum of the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona. Comprised of 18 talented international dancers selected through auditions, IT Dansa provides a two-year scholarship program. This opportunity enables dancers to hone their skills under the guidance of world-class teachers and choreographers, and to showcase their talents across an extensive network of theaters and festivals.

The program acts as a powerful launching pad, propelling the majority of these emerging artists into careers with professional dance companies. IT Dansa has developed over forty pieces to date, featuring both up-and-coming talents and esteemed choreographers such as Jiří Kylián, Ohad Naharin, Nacho Duato, Rui Horta, Alexander Ekman and Akram Khan.

Under the leadership of Catherine Allard, former dancer of the Nederlands Dans Theater and soloist with Nacho Duato, IT Dansa has flourished since its inception in 1997. Catherine’s leadership is particularly noted for her focus on nurturing the unique personality of each dancer, transforming them into compelling, multifaceted performers.

Over recent seasons, IT Dansa has captivated audiences throughout Europe with its tours, earning widespread acclaim from both the public and dance professionals. Today, IT Dansa is recognized as a pivotal platform for young, aspiring dancers on the international stage.

« It’s not bold to say that there is a former dancer from IT Dansa in practically every one of the best professional companies in Europe. »

Zeneida Sardà, Revista Serra d’Or

« IT Dansa is a young company of very high level, both for the choreographies and for the performers, absolutely necessary in the panorama of Spanish dance. »

Julio Bravo, ABC