Ballet de Barcelona is a professional classical and contemporary dance company founded in 2019 in Barcelona, led by Artistic Director Chase Johnsey. The company offers performances, a Junior Ballet program for aspiring professionals, and community outreach initiatives.
Ballet de Barcelona is a professional classical and contemporary dance company founded in 2019 and based in Rubí, Barcelona. Chase Johnsey serves as Artistic Director and CEO. The company was co-founded by Carlos Renedo and Carolina Masjuan, with Masjuan having served six years as Associate Director. The company began with nine dancers and maintains a fully inclusive policy regarding gender and identity, with dancers from multiple continents on its payroll.
The company presents performances throughout Catalonia, Spain, and internationally, including venues in Italy. Its repertoire includes works by George Balanchine such as Allegro Brillante, classical ballets including Giselle and The Nutcracker, and original works including Chronos, Tongues, and Perspectives. Some performances feature live orchestra. The company collaborates with Fever on immersive productions and works with institutional partners including Institut Ramon Llull, ICEC, and local government bodies.
Ballet de Barcelona operates the Junior Ballet de Barcelona, a two-year professional training program for dancers aged 18-22. The program runs Monday through Friday with training in classical ballet, pointe, partnering, contemporary dance, and repertoire. Graduates have joined companies including Compañía Nacional de Danza, Sacramento Ballet, Vienna State Opera, and Cape Town City Ballet. The company also offers community outreach through partnerships with Apropa Cultura and international work with MindLeaps in Rwanda.
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Ballet de Barcelona is a professional classical and contemporary dance company founded in 2019. The company values inclusion, respect, and artistic freedom, and maintains a fully gender-inclusive roster of dancers from all inhabitable continents. Led by Artistic Director and CEO Chase Johnsey, with co-founders Carlos Renedo and Carolina Masjuan, the company presents touring productions and operates educational programs including the Junior Ballet de Barcelona and an annual Summer Intensive Program.
The company is located at Passeig de les Torres, 37, 08191 Rubí, Barcelona, Spain, with access to L’Espona and the Teatre Municipal through support from the Ajuntament de Rubí.
Ballet de Barcelona offers professional performances and touring productions featuring classical and contemporary repertoire, a Junior Ballet de Barcelona program for pre-professional training, a yearly Summer Intensive Program, community outreach and educational performances to schools and families, and collaborations on immersive productions.
Audiences can attend performances throughout Catalonia, Spain, and internationally. Dancers ages 18-22 can audition for the Junior Ballet de Barcelona program. The company provides educational performances to schools, families, vulnerable groups, and community spaces including nursing homes.
The Junior Ballet de Barcelona program is designed for dancers ages 18-22 preparing for professional careers. The company welcomes artists across the spectrum of identities and works with young dancers in a mentor-based environment.
Yes, the Junior Ballet de Barcelona offers a two-year professional training pathway with Year 1 by audition and Year 2 by invitation. Auditions are managed by GCDanceEvents through live auditions or video submission. Some Year 1 dancers may be invited to apprentice positions. Graduates have joined major companies worldwide including Compañía Nacional de Danza, Sacramento Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Vienna State Opera, Cape Town City Ballet, and National Ballet of Poland.
The Junior Ballet de Barcelona focuses on four pillars: Technical Mastery, Artistic Depth, Real Stage Experience, and Professional Preparedness. Training includes daily classical ballet, pointe, men’s classes, partnering, contemporary dance and improvisation, repertoire rehearsals, conditioning and injury prevention, and professional development workshops. The curriculum emphasizes understanding the why behind movement, developing individuality and authentic expression, and learning by performing alongside professionals. Spanish language and Catalan traditions are incorporated into the curriculum.
Yes, the company presents performances throughout Catalonia, Spain, and internationally in Europe, the United States, and Africa. The repertoire includes classical works such as Giselle, The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Allegro Brillante, alongside original contemporary works including Chronos, Tongues, and Perspectives. Some performances feature live orchestra.
Phone: +34 645 09 81 90. Email: info@balletdebarcelona.com. A general contact form is available on the website for questions, feedback, and inquiries.