SPASA SUMMER
WHAT IS THE SUMMER ACADEMY?
Summer Academy is the embryonic project of what is now SPASA. An international two-week street arts training. Taking advantage of two major scenic events that take place in the province of Lleida, L'Aquelarre de Cervera and FiraTàrrega , four companies come to give intensive courses on the subject for all those interested in creation in public space.
At SPASA we believe that street arts should be based on theoretical and practical specialization of its performers . With this course we are committed to a 360º vision of the sector and we want to work on the different disciplines that make up street arts. Therefore, in each edition of Summer Academy we will try to delve deeper into the practical work and the tools that different internationally recognized companies and professionals in the sector offer us.
OBJECTIVES
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Help implement training as an essential tool in the street arts sector.
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Weave an international collaboration network in the sector taking advantage of the contacts and synergies that may arise from the courses.
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Bringing together established companies, professionals and people who are just starting out
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Understand, learn and exchange techniques, knowledge, work methods and processes that can start from the same base, public space, but have very different approaches.
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Continue with the international recognition of FiraTàrrega and extend it to Aquelarre .
WHO IS IT AIMED AT?
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Active professional performing arts artists who are interested in street arts.
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Professional street artists who want to have a more complete vision and knowledge of the sector
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Members of emerging companies who are interested in professionalization.
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Performing arts students who want to learn about or specialize in street arts.
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Any active professional (producer, programmer, manager, set designer,...) who wants to delve deeper into the techniques or artistic and practical knowledge of the street arts sector.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The course lasts 16 days and is divided into 2 blocks , the experience as a spectator and professional in two events of great importance and learning as a student through training.
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Street arts training
Summer Academy offers 72 teaching hours divided into four training sessions , taught by four companies specializing in different street arts disciplines. The teaching activities take place entirely in English.
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Tàrrega Fair and Coven
The student will actively participate as an audience and attendee in these two events: FiraTàrrega and Aquelarre de Cervera. The organization will offer an immersive experience in these events, focusing on different aspects of them such as the organization, relationships with professionals or the preparation of the artists who will participate.
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Calendar
The course begins on the last Saturday of August with the arrival of the participants in Cervera, coinciding with the celebration of the Aquelarre.
During this first weekend, you can enjoy the festival's activities and participate in talks and workshops that will help you better understand this popular festival from an artistic and community perspective.
From the following Monday, the school year begins with intensive workshops with the guest companies. Each week, we work with two different companies, offering between four and five four-hour sessions.
There are no scheduled activities on the first weekend of September: it is a free break so that participants can rest, explore Cervera or discover other corners of Catalonia.
Starting on Thursday of the second week, the group will travel to Tàrrega to experience FiraTàrrega from a professional perspective, combining visits to shows with meetings, training and sector-specific activities.
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Complementary activities
During the course we will be able to enjoy parallel activities at the Aquelarre de Cervera and FiraTàrrega . Apart from experiencing both events intensely, we will have talks with different professionals in the sector, we will have access to the PRO spaces of both events and we will attend open rehearsals and pre-performances.
*Remember that the organization does not take care of FiraTàrrega tickets . Get your tickets on the website www.firatarrega.cat
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Accommodation and meals
The course provides accommodation in shared rooms for 4 to 6 people. Also meals on weekdays . From Monday to Friday the first week and from Monday to Thursday, the second. Students will have a space with refrigerators and other utensils at their disposal.
What happens if I ultimately cannot attend the course?
Up to one month before the start of SPASA, 50% of the amount will be refunded.
If you give notice less than one month in advance, the amount will not be refunded. In the event that the reason is due to justified medical reasons that make it impossible to complete the course, the amount will be refunded upon presentation of the receipt (minus any management and banking costs that the refund may generate).
In both cases, if you find someone to come in your place, you will be refunded the amount (minus any management and banking costs that the refund may generate).
Is there an option to register without diets?
No, meals from Monday to Friday are included in the price of the training and are understood as part of the course.
What happens if I have an allergy, food intolerance or follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, …
There is no problem, as long as it is communicated at the time of registration and before the course begins, so that the kitchen team can be informed in advance.