Programme availability
Start date
Monday 20 September, 2027
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.
Contemporary dance is about more than technique. It’s about curiosity, creativity and the ability to communicate through movement. At IAB, students develop the skills and versatility needed to become confident, expressive and thoughtful performers.
Training spans a range of contemporary techniques, including Release and Cunningham, alongside Classical Dance Technique (Ballet), Hip-Hop and Commercial Dance.
Students also explore Choreography and Movement Research, learning to experiment with movement, develop their own ideas and discover new ways of working as artists.
Please note
This is not a beginner course. Previous Contemporary Dance training is required to join the programme, which will be assessed during the audition process.
The Foundation Contemporary Dance course is divided into 7 different modules.
2 Terms
Release Technique
Cunningham
The heart of the course, with Release and Cunningham classes every week. Develop fluidity, strength and spatial awareness, and the versatility to move between different contemporary approaches.
2 Terms
Ballet
Ballet classes give you a strong technical foundation, building the alignment, control and precision that support all your contemporary work.
2 Terms
Hip Hop
Commercial
Expand your range with weekly Hip-Hop and Commercial classes, growing into a versatile dancer who adapts to different styles and choreographers.
2 Terms
Choreography
Experiment with movement, explore choreographic tools and develop your own ideas, discovering new ways of working as an artist.
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 contemporary dance solo video.
Live Audition
During the live audition you will take part in:
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 detailed guidance on the video audition requirements.
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.
