Contemporary Dance
Summer
Intensive
2026
Summer Intensive > Contemporary Dance
The Contemporary 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 contemporary technique, ballet, 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
Contemporary Dance Summer Courses
These Contemporary 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 Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive?
The Contemporary Dance Intensive focuses on developing technique, creativity, and performance quality within a professional, conservatoire-style environment.
Daily sessions include:
Contemporary Dance
Develop strength, fluidity, and dynamic movement quality through contemporary dance practices, exploring floor work, coordination, and musicality.
Ballet
Build strong foundational technique through barre, centre work, travelling steps, and classical variations.
Choreography
Develop personal movement vocabulary through creative tasks, improvisation, and composition. Selected work will be shared during the Friday open class.
Improvisation
Enhance creativity and personal expression through guided improvisation, exploring movement generation and individual artistic voice.
How to apply?
Do I need to audition to join the Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive?
Depending on which course you are choosing to apply for:
Foundation Dance Course
No formal audition is required.
Contemporary Dance Intermediate Course
No formal audition is required.
Contemporary Dance Elite Course
An audition video is required.
Please submit a 1–2 minute video showing previous performance, rehearsal, or studio work in Contemporary style or technique.
For all videos, please upload as an unlisted YouTube link and include it in your application.
Who is the Contemporary 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.
– 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 Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive
What is the Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive 2026?
The Contemporary 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 contemporary technique, ballet, 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 ready-made packed 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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