Created by the Barcelona Provincial Council in 1913, the Institut del Teatre has more than a hundred years of history as a center dedicated to teaching, creation, research, conservation and dissemination of heritage in the field of performing arts. It offers higher studies in dramatic art (acting, scenography and stage direction and dramaturgy), in dance (choreography and dance pedagogy), professional studies in dance (contemporary, classical and Spanish dance), and studies in performing arts techniques (stage machinery, lighting and sound), as well as postgraduate and master's degrees.