Programme availability
Start date
Monday 20 September, 2027
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.
Commercial dance is about more than learning routines. It’s about energy, precision and the ability to connect with an audience. At IAB, students develop the skills and versatility needed to become confident, adaptable and expressive performers.
Training spans a range of commercial styles, including Jazz, Commercial and Hip-Hop, alongside Ballet and Contemporary technique.
Students also develop their Performance Skills through Singing, Acting and Tap, and create and perform their own solo in Choreography, building the all-round skill set the industry looks for.
Please note
This is not a beginner course. Previous dance training is required to join the programme, which will be assessed during the audition process.
The Foundation Commercial Dance course is divided into 7 different modules.
2 Terms
Jazz
Commercial
Hip Hop
The heart of the course, with Jazz and Commercial/Hip-Hop classes every week. Build the precision, musicality and performance energy needed for stage, screen and live events.
2 Terms
Ballet
Contemporary
Regular Ballet and Contemporary classes give you a strong technical foundation, developing the alignment, control and versatility that underpin every commercial style.
2 Terms
Singing
Acting
Tap
Broaden your skill set with this module, including Singing, Acting and Tap, becoming the all-round performer that auditions and the industry look for.
2 Terms
Solo Creation
Across both terms, create, rehearse and perform a solo of your own, developing your voice as a dance maker and performer mentored by the IAB faculty.
First Term
Academic Writing
Develop the research and writing skills you need to reflect on your practice and prepare for degree-level study.
Last Term
Audition Preparation
Prepare for auditions and applications to degree programmes and the industry, with guidance on presentation and building your pre-professional portfolio.
Last Term
Showcase
Rehearse and perform dance works by guest and IAB choreographers in the end-of-course Showcase.
Required video (Prior to the audition)
You will be asked to submit a commercial dance solo video.
Live Audition
You will take part in the following tutor-led classes:
Please note: Cuts may take place through the audition process, with invited candidates only taking part in the full audition.
What will I be asked to submit?
You will be asked to submit a video of a:
Important note: Once you’ve submitted the application, we will send you more details on the process and links to the set choreography you will need to learn.
The audition results can take up to 4 weeks to process.
Our tuition fees are made up of a number of different components and are determined by your nationality, country of residence and programme of study.
Additional Annual Fees*
*Non-refundable
Registration Fee
€600
Health Clinic Membership
€80
Additional Annual Fees*
*Non-refundable
Registration Fee
€600
Health Clinic Membership
€80
Successful audition, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, and have studied at least one year of the national university entry academic qualification or equivalent of your country.
Find out more about our entry requirements.
A graduation will be arranged by the IAB for all graduating students. Further information is provided directly to graduating students.
Upon successful completion, students receive an IAB Foundation Commercial Dance Award Certificate.
Request information about the course
Applications for September 2027 are now open.
Fill out the form below if you want to receive more information.
