BA (Hons) Commercial Dance status
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Commercial Dance Degree
BA (Hons)
Commercial Dance
Preparing you for a career in
commercial dance
Overview
Commercial Dance degree that gives you the competitive edge
Is your goal to perform as a touring dancer for your favourite artist, or perhaps working on music videos, tv and film appearances?
Our BA (Hons) Commercial Dance programme at the IAB is one of the few in the world that will truly prepare you with all you need to become a professional commercial dancer. Our dedicated three-year degree is dance programme at it’s core that explores all the current dance styles required to be as employable as possible.
Duration
3 academic years full time
Validated by
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Language
English
Location
Sitges, Spain
Start date
Monday 21 September, 2026
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COMMERCIAL DANCE STYLES
Versatility in styles is key for any commercial dancer
You will explore a wide variety of styles in the commercial dance world. Core technical classes (ballet and jazz) will build a strong foundation, while Commercial Dance classes will give you the different skillsets the industry expects of you as a performer.
The Commercial Dance Styles module explores a number of styles:
Jazz Dance
Jazz dance is a core technique on the course. Elements of established jazz techniques such as Matt Mattox and Luigi are studied alongside current commercial jazz choreography.
Hip Hop/Funk Foundations
Hip-Hop and funk styles are fundamental components of commercial dance. Dance styles such as locking, house, popping and new style Hip Hop choreography are key components of the programme.
VOGUE FEMME/ Waacking
Vogue femme and Waacking have become an integral part of the commercial dance industry and are also featured within the commercial dance module.
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Class Schedule
You will be taking core classes each year and some additional classes to help you grow as a commercial dancer:
COre Classes
- Commercial dance styles
- Jazz
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Aerial Skills
- Singing
- Tap
Additional Year 1
- Introduction to Dance Making
- Contextual Studies (Academic Skills, Historical Perspective)
- Healthy Dancer (Physical and Mental Health)
- Production Knowledge (Lighting, Stage, Sound)
Additional Year 2
- Acting
- Dance Pedagogy
- Commercial Choreographer Study
- Performances 1 and 2 (Theatre and Video)
Additional Year 3
- Professional Preparation
- Audition Technique
- Industry Week
- Production 1 & 2
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Upcoming Dance auditions
Check out the list of upcoming auditions for entry into our programmes
- BA (Hons) / Foundation Acting
- Thursday 27 November, 2025
- Online
- Musical Theatre Only
- Wednesday 25 February, 2026
- Online
- On-Campus
- Live Online
Acting Online November
BA (Hons) / Foundation Acting
- Thursday 27 November, 2025
- Online
- Live Online
- On-Campus
- Live Online
- Live Online
- On-Campus
- In-person
- Live Online
Musical Theatre Online February
Musical Theatre Only
- Wednesday 25 February, 2026
- Online
- In-person
- In-person
Develop your aerial and acro technique
Experience in Aerial and Acrobatic is increasingly being requested in the Commercial Dance industry. These skills will add an exciting dimension to your resume. The Insititue of the Arts Barcelona theatre is fully equipped with an aerial rig, which allows our students to showcase their skills to a live audience.
The class will include working from a foundation through to an advanced level in silks, hoop, static trapeze and basic acrobatics.
PREPARING YOU FOR A COMPETITIVE Commercial Dance INDUSTRY
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION For a career in dance
Industry week
During your third year a you will get a week dedicated to putting you in front of agents, managers and international casting directors. You will have the chance to audition for them and participate in masterclasses.
In addition, we will bring in professional videographers to film material to help you create your own dance showreel.
GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS
We invite industry-working choreographers to choreograph pieces for the shows, teach classes in specific styles and provide insight into what the industry currently demands. It’s a great chance to start building your professional network.
INDUSTRY PREPARATION CLASSES
In addition to your dance training, you will get classes on how to build your performer resume, choose the perfect headshot, negotiate with agents and build networking skills.
Learn how to dance for the camera
film project
During your second year you will be part of a dance film project. You will have a chance to learn how to dance for camera, how to hit your marks and proper etiquette on set.
Take a look from last year’s film project:
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