LUZ – SITGES, June 2026, is a two week or four week immersive, international, apprentice experience, where rising artists train, create and perform the works of cutting edge choreographers: Akira Yoshida, Jos Baker, VIM VIGOR, and Sara Colomino.
Where: Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Sitges, Spain
When: June 1 – 26, 2026 (two weeks or four weeks)
Deadline for applications: We are reviewing applications; submissions will close when casting reaches capacity.
LUZ – SITGES is an immersive, international apprentice experience for rising artists with cutting edge choreographers.
Akira Yoshida
Jos Baker
VIM VIGOR
Sara Colomino
Sitges, Spain
June 1-26, 2026
4 choreographers
4 new works
Join us for 2 or all 4 weeks
LUZ welcomes invited dancers to the IAB in Sitges, Spain and into professional company life through a rich program that includes: daily company classes led by sought-after educators across multiple modalities – giving artists space to refine their technique and physical research; rehearsal processes for the creation of four original works by renowned choreographers and companies – culminating in public performances; weekend workshops and professional development sessions with established European artists; opportunities to expand professional networks in a supportive environment; and video documentation of live performances to strengthen audition materials and reels.
Invited artists may join the platform for two or all four weeks, investing in either one or two professional creations. Artists who join for the full month will experience two processes and engage with three guest professional artists leading workshops and professional development sessions.
Apply now to join us in June 2026 for an immersive period of intense training, creative research, choreographic engagement, and community in the natural environment of Sitges, Spain.
How to apply / register:
APPLICATION:
All application materials will be submitted via this FORM: https://forms.gle/FW95GweNPk74PYja7
As an international platform our audition process is online only and due to the limited number of positions for participating artists, it will take us several weeks to process your application. All interested applicants should be advised that this is an advanced performing artist platform that operates as a company, providing apprentice experiences for rising artists. While we accept and value a range of experience and expertise, please note that days will run 9:00 – 17:00/18:00, often including Saturdays and Sundays, and will require robust physicality within a positive and growth minded ensemble environment.
To apply please prepare your resume/CV, your headshot, a clear 2-5 minute video demonstrating your preferred physical practice (please note that clips must be at least 15-20 seconds long if you are sharing a reel)
TUITION $1600 USD for four weeks (€1380 current conversion)
TUITION $900 USD for two weeks (€776 current conversion)
Once you have been accepted, you will receive a personal invoice sent to your email from PayPal. Please note that PayPal will be issued in USD, as the program is facilitated by US based company VIM VIGOR. PayPal will convert currencies for you automatically. This invoice is personal to you and will hold all payments received and balances due. Once your tuition is processed, your spot in the LUZ is secure and you will be sent a confirmation email. Please feel free to email us directly if you encounter any issues: info@vimvigordance.com
LOCATION:
IAB in Sitges, Spain (30 minutes outside of Barcelona).
HOUSING:
If interested in support to find housing, please express this in your application form.
Costs for participants:
TUITION $1600 USD for four weeks (€1380 current conversion)
TUITION $900 USD for two weeks (€776 current conversion)
Contact details:
Please feel free to email us directly: info@vimvigordance.com
For further information, please visit https://www.vimvigordance.com/luz-sitges
