Summer Intensive
Performing Arts Summer Intensive
Applications for Summer 2026 are now open
Take your training to the next level with the IAB Summer Intensive in Acting, Contemporary Dance, Commercial Dance, or Musical Theatre. Designed for intermediate to advanced performers aged 16–24, the programme is delivered in English by our world-class faculty and offers an authentic taste of conservatoire-style training.
Throughout the Intensive, you will refine your technique, train in our state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with talented young artists from around the world — all guided by experienced industry professionals.
Not at intermediate level?
For students who are still building core skills, we also offer a Foundation Summer Intensive (ages 16–24). Please email [email protected]
Under 16?
Explore our Summer 2026 Youth Academy in Musical Theatre. Take a look at what we have in store here:
Choose between
Acting, Contemporary Dance,
Commercial Dance, Musical Theatre
The Acting Intensive is taught in English by current IAB lecturers. Workshops include:
- Voice into Text
Develop vocal technique through accent work, flow, articulation, and text projection. - Contemporary Scene Study
Using the work of Stanislavski and his followers, students explore character, imagination, and text interpretation through group activities, exercises, and tailored scene material. - Acting Practice & Voice Preparation
Sessions to develop presence, vocal confidence, and technical performance skills.
Available at Intermediate and, for the first time, Elite level.
Intermediate
Daily classes include:
- Contemporary Dance: Explore organic, free-flowing movement through centre work, travelling sequences, and combinations.
- Ballet: Build strong foundational technique through barre, centre work, travelling steps, and classical variations.
- Choreography: Develop personal movement vocabulary through creative tasks, improvisation, and composition. Selected work will be shared during the Friday open class.
Elite Contemporary Dance
For dancers with advanced experience who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- 6+ years of formal dance training
- Dance conservatoire or university graduate
- Professional dancer
- Rewarded an IAB Scholarship
Elite students should have strong training in contemporary techniques such as release technique, Flying Low, choreography, and improvisation. The programme includes advanced training and opportunities to work with guest choreographers.
Available at Intermediate and Elite level.
Intermediate
Daily classes include:
- Commercial Dance: Create commercial pieces in styles such as street, hip hop, and current industry trends.
- Jazz Dance: Focus on commercial entertainment and musical theatre styles, challenging dynamics and performance quality.
- Choreography: Develop personal style through improvisation and creative tasks. Selected work will be shared in the Friday open class.
Elite Commercial Dance
For dancers with advanced experience who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- 6+ years of formal dance training
- Dance conservatoire or university graduate
- Professional dancer
- Rewarded an IAB Scholarship
Elite dancers should have strong experience in jazz and commercial/hip-hop styles. Training includes advanced classes and opportunities to work with guest choreographers.
The Musical Theatre Intensive develops the three core disciplines: Acting, Dance, and Singing. Available at Intermediate and Elite level.
Intermediate
Daily sessions include:
- Jazz Dance: Develop versatility, musicality, and dynamic performance skills.
- Ballet: Build 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: Explore dramatic interpretation and character communication.
- Musical Theatre Repertoire: Work on scenes and ensemble numbers performed in the Friday sharing.
Elite Musical Theatre
For performers with advanced experience who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- 6+ years of formal musical theatre training
- Universoty graduate
- Professional performer
- Rewarded an IAB Scholarship
The Summer Intensive is aimed at committed performers with at least three years of consistent training and a strong technical foundation.
No formal audition is required for:
- Acting
- Intermediate Contemporary Dance
- Intermediate Commercial Dance
- Musical Theatre
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].
Elite Programme Applicants (Contemporary Dance, Commercial Dance & Musical Theatre)
An audition video is required.
Contemporary Dance: Please submit a 1–2 minute video showing previous performance, rehearsal, or studio work in Contemporary style or technique.
Commercial Dance: Please submit a 1–2 minute video showing previous performance, rehearsal, or studio work in Jazz or Commercial style.
Musical Theatre: Please submit a 1–2 minute video showing a short clip of dance (ideally Jazz in style), and a short video of a song of your choice.
For all videos: upload as an unlisted YouTube link and include it in your application.
Dates & time
The Summer Intensive runs over two separate weeks. Students may attend one or both, with some content adapted for those repeating the second week.
- Week 1: 29 June – 3 July 2026
- Week 2: 6 July – 10 July 2026
All programmes run Monday–Friday, 9:30am – 4:30pm.
On Friday at 3:00pm, students participate in an informal sharing/open class for friends and family.
TIMETABLES
You can download here the timetables:
Fees
Tuition Fee: €460 per student, per week
Meals and accommodation are not included.
Payment Information
- 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.
Spend a week in Spain doing what you love!
The Summer 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 (€65 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.