Easter intensive 2026
Applications for Easter 2026 are now open.
Easter intensive courses in dance and musical theatre
Elevate your artistic development with the IAB Easter Intensive in Contemporary Dance, Commercial Dance or Musical Theatre. Designed for developing performers aged 16–24 working at an intermediate to advanced level, this immersive training is taught in English by our world-class faculty and offers an authentic taste of conservatoire-style training at the IAB.
During the programme, you will refine technique, engage in focused studio practice within our modern facilities and work alongside emerging performers from across the globe — supported by expert guidance from experienced industry professionals.
4 Days of intensive training
Daily classes include:
- Contemporary Dance: Exploring organic, free-flowing movement through centre work, travelling sequences and combinations.
- Ballet: Building strong foundational technique through barre, centre work, travelling steps and classical variations.
- Choreography: Developing personal movement vocabulary through creative tasks, improvisation, and composition. Selected work will be shared during the Thursday open class.
Daily classes include:
- Commercial Dance: Creating commercial pieces in styles such as street, hip hop and current industry trends.
- Jazz Dance: Focusing on commercial entertainment and musical theatre styles, challenging dynamics and performance quality.
- Choreography: Developing personal style through improvisation and creative tasks. Selected work will be shared in the Thursday open class.
The Musical Theatre Intensive develops the three core disciplines: Acting, Dance and Singing.
Daily sessions include:
- Jazz Dance: Developing versatility, musicality and dynamic performance skills.
- Ballet: Building core technique through barre, centre work, alignment and classical vocabulary.
Musical Theatre Workshops
- Singing Technique: Breathing, resonance, tone, range, harmony and musicality.
- Acting Through Song: Exploring dramatic interpretation and character communication.
- Musical Theatre Repertoire: Working on scenes and ensemble numbers performed in the Thursday sharing.
Application
The Easter Intensive is aimed at committed performers with at least three years of consistent training and a strong technical foundation.
No formal audition is required; however Applicants should outline their training and experience in the application form to ensure correct placement.
Please do not apply if:
- 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 [email protected].
Dates & time
The Easter 2026 programme takes place over 4 days:
Dates: 30 March – 2 April 2026
All classes run Monday–Thursday, 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Timetables
You can download here the timetables:
- Contemporary Dance Easter Intensive Timetables
- Commercial Dance Easter Intensive Timetables
- Musical Theatre Easter Intensive Timetables
Fees
Tuition Fee: €365 per student
Meals and accommodation are not included.
Payment Information
Full payment instructions will be provided automatically once your application is submitted.
- Your place is only secured once payment is received.
- Payment must be made within two weeks of the submitted application.
- If payment is not received by the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.
- Applicants deemed not to meet the entry criteria following a review of their application will receive a full refund within 1 month of payment.
For any further questions email [email protected]
Spend a week in Spain doing what you love!
The Easter Intensive programmes will be held at the IAB’s state-of-the art facilities based in the seaside town of Sitges, just 30 minutes south of Barcelona and 15 minutes away from the airport. Sitges is famous for its beautiful old town, many beaches, cultural activities and quality of life.
The IAB is housed in state-of-the-art facilities that includes a 200-seat theatre and world-class dance studios.
Students are required to arrange their own accommodation.
There is a wealth of accommodation locally as Sitges is a popular holiday destination with many hotels and apartments to rent.
Hotels within a short walking distance of the IAB include: Hotel Subur Maritim, Sunway and Hotel Sitges.
Students are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunch. We have an outdoor seating area in our courtyard.
The IAB can also prepare a ready-made packed lunch each day with options available.
The cost is €13/day (€52 per week).
Cancellation and Refund Policy
| Days Before the course start Date | Refund Available |
|---|---|
|
30 or more days |
70% refund of fees |
|
15-29 days |
50% refund of fees |
|
Fewer than 15 days |
No refund available |
- Registrations are only confirmed upon full payment. Late payments may result in loss of placement.
- Once registration is completed, fees are non-refundable except as per the conditions listed above.
- If you are unable to attend a specific day of the intensive / course, no partial refund will be issued for the missed session.