Foundation Dance
take your dance skills to the next level
Improve your technique and performance skills in our intensive
Foundation Dance Course
Overview
Programme Name
Foundation in Dance
Duration
2 terms (Full time)
Language
English
Programme Co-ordinator
Awarded by
Institute of the Arts Barcelona
Preparing you for further studies as a dancer
Programme availability
- Applications open
Dates for 2025/2026
15 September, 2025 - 27 March, 2026
Our Foundation 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. We will strengthen your skills in a range of different techniques while developing you as a versatile and confident performer.
Preparing you for further studies as a dancer
- Applications open
Our Foundation 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. We will strengthen your skills in a range of different techniques while developing you as a versatile and confident performer.
Duration
2 terms of full-time study
Awarded by
Institute of the Arts Barcelona
Start Date
16 September, 2024
Language
English
Programme Co-ordinator
Associate Co-ordinator (Dance)
Programme Specification
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REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Commercial Dance
- Jazz
intensive dance training
In addition to the main dance styles, you will get an introduction to acting and ensemble singing lessons. You will take part in Audition and Application classes to prepare you for University auditions, and you will get a chance to perform as a soloist during the end-of-term showcase.
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Commercial
- Tap
- Audition and application
- Dance solo (Introduction to choreography)
- Singing
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Commercial
- Tap
- Acting
- Audition and application
- Dance solo (Introduction to choreography)
- Performance
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improve your core techniques while developing your artistic identity
“For those like me who did not have the opportunity to experiment different dance genres before knowing the IAB, I believe that Foundation course can be the best solution both as a practical and theoretical approach. The styles proposed in this course gave me the chance to expand my knowledge starting from a basic level necessary to understand at 360° the disciplines of dance, singing and acting that will later be studied and deepened in the degree course.”
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THE PERFECT GAP YEAR IN SPAIN
Some of our students take our Foundation Dance course as an integral part of their gap year, where they get to improve their dancing skills while living in Spain.
You will have access to our BA level teachers
why study our foundation Programme?
- Our aim is to get you to a standard that allows you to further your dance studies
- Enhance and expand your abilities as a dancer
- Get personalized critiques from our BA tutors
- It’s structured so you finish the course in time for degree-level auditions
- You will get the opportunity to perform as a soloistÂ
- It gives you the academic entry qualifications for a degree at the IAB.
How to apply
- 1. Submit your application
- 2. Attend the audition
- 3. Wait for the result
1. Submit your application
To apply for our Foundation Dance course, you must submit an application and select which audition you would like to attend.
2. Attend the audtition
What does the audition consist of?
Required video (Prior to the audition)
Submit videos of previous performances, rehearsals or studio practice.
Pre-selection audition
You will take part in the following tutor-led classes:
- Ballet class
- Contemporary class
- Jazz class
Invited candidates only:
- Commercial class
- An individual interview
3. Wait for the result
The audition results can take up to 4 weeks to process.
Entry criteria
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.
*We are now only accepting video auditions
Live Audition
During the live audition you will take part in a number of different dance techniques classes:
- Ballet
- Commercial
- Jazz
- Contemporary
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One-to-One Interview
You will have a one-to-one meeting with our staff.
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.
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1 year intensive dance course
Fees
€9,900 tuition fee
With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.
€13,900 tuition fee
With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.
Check out our Fees and Scholarship page to find out everything about our fees, funding and scholarship opportunities.
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