Commercial Dance
Summer
Intensive
2026

Summer Intensive > Commercial Dance

The Commercial Dance Summer Intensive course at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona is a focused, conservatoire-style training programme designed for performers aged 16–24 with prior experience.

The course features daily classes in commercial dance, jazz, and choreography to develop organic movement and creative composition. Participants work with expert faculty in an international environment, focusing on refining technical precision and building performance confidence. The programme concludes each week with an informal open class and sharing session for friends and family. Training takes place at our campus based on the seaside town of Sitges, offering a realistic insight into professional dance education.

Dates

June / July 2026

Location

Sitges, Barcelona (Spain)

Language

English

Courses Availability

Applications Closed

Commercial Dance Summer Courses

These Commercial Dance summer courses offer Foundation, Intermediate, and Elite levels with varying dates, experience requirements, and fees, giving students flexible options to develop their performance skills.

Foundation

Entry-level

Dates

13 July - 17 July 2026

No more applications accepted from July 8

Fees

€400

Meals and accommodation not included

Intermediate

3+ Years Experience Needed

Dates

Week 1: 29 June – 3 July 2026

⭡Applications Closed

Dates

Week 2: 6 July – 10 July 2026

No more applications accepted from July 1

Fees

€460

Meals and accommodation not included

Elite

6+ Years Experience needed

Dates

Week 1: 29 June – 3 July 2026

⭡Applications Closed

Dates

Week 2: 6 July – 10 July 2026

No more applications accepted from July 1

Fees

€460

Meals and accommodation not included

Summer intensive classes and workshops

What classes are included in the Commercial Dance Summer Intensive?

The Commercial Dance Intensive focuses on developing technique, creativity, and performance quality within a professional, conservatoire-style environment.

Daily sessions include:

Jazz Dance

Focus on commercial entertainment and musical theatre styles, challenging dynamics and performance quality.

Commercial Dance

Create commercial pieces in styles such as street, hip hop, and current industry trends.

Choreography

Develop personal style through improvisation and creative tasks. Selected work will be shared in the Friday open class.

Workshops

Explore funk styles, heels and breaking.

How to apply?

Do I need to audition to join the Commercial Dance Summer Intensive?

Depending on which course you are choosing to apply for:

Foundation Dance Course

No formal audition is required.

Commercial Dance Intermediate Course

No formal audition is required.

Commercial Dance Elite Course

An audition video is required.

Please submit a 1–2 minute video showing previous performance, rehearsal, or studio work in Jazz or Commercial style.

For all videos, please upload as an unlisted YouTube link and include it in your application.

Who is the Commercial Dance Summer Intensive for?

The Summer Intensive Intermediate/Elite programme is aimed at committed performers with at least three years of consistent training and a strong technical foundation.

 

The Summer Intensive Foundation programme is aimed at enthusiastic performers with a yearning to learn. 

Applicants should outline their training and experience in the application form to ensure correct placement.

Please do not apply if:

– You are under 16 or over 24 at the start of the programme (unless awarded an IAB scholarship).
– You do not meet the minimum experience requirements if unsure please email summer@iabarcelona.es

Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial Dance Summer Intensive

What is the Commercial Dance Summer Intensive 2026?

The Commercial Dance Summer Intensive 2026 at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona is a professional training programme in Sitges offering 1 or 2 weeks (Intermediate/Elite) of intensive classes in commercial dance, jazz, and choreography. It is designed for young performers aged 16–24 who want to improve their skills in a conservatoire-style environment.

Are meals included in the fee?

Meals are not included in the fee. 

Nevertheless, the IAB can prepare a lunch each day with options available.

The cost is €13/day (€65 per week). 

You can find more infomation in our main Summer Intensive page.

Do I need to find my own accommodation?

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation.

You can find more infomation in our main Summer Intensive page.

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Other Commercial Dance Programmes at the IAB

We offer 2 levels of Commercial Dance degrees: