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Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Sitges, Catalonia

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BA (Hons) Commercial Dance

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BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance

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Training

•One of few specialized commercial dance degrees worldwide

•Core styles: jazz, hip-hop/funk foundations, commercial choreography, heels technique, waacking

•Aerial and acrobatics training (silks, hoop, static trapeze)

Program Recognition

•3-year BA (Hons) validated by Liverpool John Moores University (UK)

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Industry week with international agents and casting director workshops

•Dance film project for dance-for-camera training

•Professionally filmed dance showreel for graduation

Notable Alumni

•Isidro Ridout (Ensemble, Priscilla The Party!, West End)

•Olive Harvey (Featured dancer, Sam Smith music video)

•Kashika Aroura (European tour with Finnish pop artist Evelina)

•Abigail Higgins (Resident dancer, Extravaganza show, Las Vegas)

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Program Highlights

Training

•One of few specialized commercial dance degrees worldwide

•Core styles: jazz, hip-hop/funk foundations, commercial choreography, heels technique, waacking

•Aerial and acrobatics training (silks, hoop, static trapeze)

Program Recognition

•3-year BA (Hons) validated by Liverpool John Moores University (UK)

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Industry week with international agents and casting director workshops

•Dance film project for dance-for-camera training

•Professionally filmed dance showreel for graduation

Notable Alumni

•Isidro Ridout (Ensemble, Priscilla The Party!, West End)

•Olive Harvey (Featured dancer, Sam Smith music video)

•Kashika Aroura (European tour with Finnish pop artist Evelina)

•Abigail Higgins (Resident dancer, Extravaganza show, Las Vegas)

Program Highlights

Training

•One of few specialized commercial dance degrees worldwide

•Core styles: jazz, hip-hop/funk foundations, commercial choreography, heels technique, waacking

•Aerial and acrobatics training (silks, hoop, static trapeze)

Program Recognition

•3-year BA (Hons) validated by Liverpool John Moores University (UK)

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Industry week with international agents and casting director workshops

•Dance film project for dance-for-camera training

•Professionally filmed dance showreel for graduation

Notable Alumni

•Isidro Ridout (Ensemble, Priscilla The Party!, West End)

•Olive Harvey (Featured dancer, Sam Smith music video)

•Kashika Aroura (European tour with Finnish pop artist Evelina)

•Abigail Higgins (Resident dancer, Extravaganza show, Las Vegas)

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€50

Deadline

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Prescreen Requirements

Dance

Required Pre-Audition Video

•2-minute commercial dance solo

•Choreography of your choice (self-choreographed or by someone else)

•Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive

-Include choreographer name in description

-Ensure link is accessible (test in private browser)

•Submit link to apply@iabarcelona.es at least 1 week before audition

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS (optional)

•Previous performances, rehearsals, or studio practice

•Maximum 2 minutes

•Submit as unlisted YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive link

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Callback Requirements

Dance

Jazz Class

•Technical section, kicks and turns, and combination

Commercial and Freestyle

•Hip-hop combination and guided freestyle

What to Expect

•Tutor-led classes with other applicants

•Cuts may take place during the audition process

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Good to Know

Application Process

•Submit application via the IAB website, then pay €50 application fee

•Application includes experience description (150-500 words), reasons for applying (50-200 words), and career aims (100-200 words)

•No additional references required

Entry Requirements

•IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English language certification

•National university entry qualification equivalent to 104 UK Tariff points or 24 IB points

•Mature applicants assessed on experience

Dual Audition

•You may audition for both Commercial Dance and Contemporary Dance by following both audition paths

What's The Process

Prescreen

•Submit required commercial dance solo video at least 1 week before audition

•Optional additional performance videos accepted

Live Audition

•Tutor-led group dance classes: jazz and commercial/freestyle

•One-to-one interview about previous training and aspirations

•Cuts may take place, with invited candidates completing the full audition

•On-campus (Sitges, Barcelona), in-person at international locations, or live online via Zoom

•Outcome communicated within 4 weeks

Attire

•Jazz: leotard or plain t-shirt, footless tights or shorts, jazz shoes/socks/bare feet

•Commercial: sports/urban wear, non-street-worn trainers only, hair off face but not in a bun

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

•Limited number of scholarships awarded annually to new students

•Faculty-selected based on artistic potential (cannot be applied for)

•Constitutes a reduction in fees, not a full waiver

Financial Aid

•Small grant toward tuition fees available upon request after receiving an offer

•Requires separate application with supporting evidence

•Must be submitted before paying the registration fee

Training

•One of few specialized commercial dance degrees worldwide

•Core styles: jazz, hip-hop/funk foundations, commercial choreography, heels technique, waacking

•Aerial and acrobatics training (silks, hoop, static trapeze)

Program Recognition

•3-year BA (Hons) validated by Liverpool John Moores University (UK)

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Industry week with international agents and casting director workshops

•Dance film project for dance-for-camera training

•Professionally filmed dance showreel for graduation

Notable Alumni

•Isidro Ridout (Ensemble, Priscilla The Party!, West End)

•Olive Harvey (Featured dancer, Sam Smith music video)

•Kashika Aroura (European tour with Finnish pop artist Evelina)

•Abigail Higgins (Resident dancer, Extravaganza show, Las Vegas)

Updated May 27, 4:47 PM