DANCE PROGRAMMES
study dance at the IAB
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Your journey with us opens doors to remarkable opportunities, empowering you to pursue a rewarding career in the captivating realm of dance.
Take a closer look at the dance programmes we offer at the IAB. Find out what you’ll learn if you study dance, how you’ll be taught, and the opportunities our courses will give you to launch a career in dance.
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Dance degrees validated by
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Dance degrees: Foundation and Bachelors
Our dance degrees and programmes are carefully designed to nurture exceptional technical proficiency and ignite your creative potential. Focusing on technical dance development and artistic expression, our dance degrees prepare you for a future as a professional dancer.
We offer 3 different dance programmes:
Foundation Contemporary Dance
Intensive dance course
Our Foundation Contemporary Dance course is designed to give you intense training over two-terms to develop your skills and artistry in preparation to access degree level education or help you refine your dance technique.
You will study a range of different Contemporary dance techniques and supplementary classes to develop you as a versatile and confident performer.
Foundation Commercial Dance
Intensive dance course
Our Foundation Commercial Dance course is designed to give you intense training over two terms to develop your skills and artistry, preparing you to access degree-level education or helping you refine your dance technique.
You will study a range of commercial dance styles, including jazz, commercial and hip-hop, alongside ballet, contemporary and supplementary classes, to develop you as a versatile and confident performer.
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance
Bachelor degree in contemporary dance
Our BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance programme prepares you for a career in contemporary dance, with all of the technical, academic and vocational skills needed to pursue a sustainable and satisfying career in dance.
This undergraduate bachelor degree also encourages you to explore areas of creative thinking and choreography.
BA (Hons) Commercial Dance
Bachelor degree in commercial dance
Our BA (Hons) in Commercial Dance at IAB Barcelona is an immersive 3-year undergraduate bachelor degree. It empowers students to excel in technical prowess and artistic expression within the realm of commercial dance. This transformative journey equips aspiring dancers with the skills to succeed as versatile professionals in the dynamic world of commercial dance.
Key Features of the
Dance Programmes
- We focus on the development of outstanding technical, creative and artistic skills, preparing our graduates for success in a highly competitive profession
- The curriculum combines both practical and intellectual skills by blending a university and conservatoire environment
- Our programmes are taught by experienced dance lecturers, all of whom bring a wealth of professional experience to the IAB studios and many of which are still active in the dance industry
- Our programmes encourage students to develop autonomous study skills and reflect upon the origin and future trajectories of the dance techniques they study - both academic and practical
- Consistent opportunities to work with professional, industry relevant choreographers and creative guests
- Opportunity for collaboration across dance programmes and between other IAB students on the Acting and Musical Theatre programmes
- "Industry Week" enables students to start making professional connections before graduating; a focus on industry awareness is constant throughout the 3 years of study
dance training
If you are uncertain which dance degree to pursue, refer to the comprehensive table below. It compares and contrasts all the various dance training options available at IAB, providing valuable insights to aid your decision-making process.
Understanding the details of each programme thoroughly is crucial in making an informed decision about which dance course aligns best with your aspirations, skills, and preferences. Taking the time to research and learn about the curriculum, faculty, training approach, and career outcomes will help ensure that you apply to the dance course that suits you the most, setting you on the path to a successful and fulfilling dance education at the IAB.
| Foundation Contemporary Dance | Foundation Commercial Dance | BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance | BA (Hons) Commercial Dance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Duration |
2 Terms (September-March) |
2 Terms (September-March) |
3 Academic Years |
3 Academic Years |
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Validated By |
Institute of the Arts Barcelona |
Institute of the Arts Barcelona |
UK University (Liverpool John Moores Univeristy) |
UK University (Liverpool John Moores Univeristy) |
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Core Dance Styles |
Contemporary Dance |
Commercial Dance |
Contemporary Dance |
Commercial Dance |
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Core Dance |
Ballet |
Ballet Jazz |
Ballet |
Ballet Jazz |
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Dance Techniques |
Contemporary Dance Commercial Dance Jazz |
Commercial Dance Styles
Commercial Jazz Hip-Hop Funk Foundations Popping and Locking Vogue-Femme |
Contemporary Dance Techniques
Release Floor Work Horton Cunningham Improvisation Techniques Partnering Flying-Low |
Commercial Dance Styles
Commercial Jazz Hip-Hop Funk Foundations Popping and Locking Vogue-Femme |
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Additional Dance Techniques |
Tap Dance
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Tap Dance
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Commercial Choreography |
Contemporary Dance Tap Dance Aerial and Acro |
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Awarding Certification |
Diploma in Dance |
Diploma in Dance |
Undergraduate Degree |
Undergraduate Degree |
You can find our graduating dance students working in music videos, joining contemporary dance companies, touring with international artists, doing residencies in major cities, on cruises all around the world and working in the ensemble of musical theatre shows.
DANCE EDUCATION AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
Our dance education is delivered by lecturers with a wealth of experience as performers and dance lecturers. Their focus is on helping you to develop your technical skills to a professional level, inspiring your creative confidence, and preparing you for a life in dance.
Each dance programme is taught in classic conservatoire style, rigorous, intensive and creative. On each course, the technique classes are supported by theory and contextual study. Performance work enables the synthesis and practical demonstration of technical artistry, intellectual understanding and emotional connection with the work.
Why study dance at the IAB?
Students who study dance at the IAB are immersed in a culturally diverse environment, fostering a profound exchange of artistic ideas. Embracing this opportunity, they can pursue a UK-based university degree while thriving in the captivating Mediterranean coastal town of Sitges. This unique blend of academic excellence and cultural exposure nurtures well-rounded artists who are prepared for successful careers as dancers.
UK Acredited
dance degrees
By LJMU University
Training
Conservatoire-style training
Teachers
Who have performed around the globe
in english
To open doors internationally
community
With students from over 50 different countries
Gain performance experience from the onset
Study dance Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
Dance Education in Europe
If you are looking for dance education in Europe the IAB is the place for you. One of the key features of our programmes is the fact you will be living in Spain while studying dance. Our school is based near Barcelona (Sitges). By combining training, performances and cultural enrichment, our students get a truly unique experience—a study abroad opportunity like none other.
Dance Semester Study Abroad
We also offer you the option to come to study our dance programmes for one semester. Find out all about our Dance Semester Study Abroad programme.
dance programmes and courses
Request information about our dance programmes and courses and you will receive a sample timetable for each programme.