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BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Conservatoire-style contemporary dance training

Main techniques: release technique, Flying Low, Horton, Cunningham

Improvisation, contact improvisation, and partnering

Choreography and movement research modules

Program Recognition

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

English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

Multiple dance shows, dance film project, and Creart Fest (public immersive dance festival)

Professionally filmed solo for dance reel

Audition technique sessions led by professional choreographers

Notable Alumni

Lys Cabral — Of Curious Nature Company, Germany

Kim Francey — James Wilton Dance & Motion House, UK

Alberto Serrano — Metamorphosis Apprentice & Ballet Contemporani de Catalunya

Agnes Balfego — Compania Jesus Rubio Gamo & Companyia Silvia Batet

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatoire-style contemporary dance training

Main techniques: release technique, Flying Low, Horton, Cunningham

Improvisation, contact improvisation, and partnering

Choreography and movement research modules

Program Recognition

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

English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

Multiple dance shows, dance film project, and Creart Fest (public immersive dance festival)

Professionally filmed solo for dance reel

Audition technique sessions led by professional choreographers

Notable Alumni

Lys Cabral — Of Curious Nature Company, Germany

Kim Francey — James Wilton Dance & Motion House, UK

Alberto Serrano — Metamorphosis Apprentice & Ballet Contemporani de Catalunya

Agnes Balfego — Compania Jesus Rubio Gamo & Companyia Silvia Batet

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatoire-style contemporary dance training

Main techniques: release technique, Flying Low, Horton, Cunningham

Improvisation, contact improvisation, and partnering

Choreography and movement research modules

Program Recognition

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

English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

Multiple dance shows, dance film project, and Creart Fest (public immersive dance festival)

Professionally filmed solo for dance reel

Audition technique sessions led by professional choreographers

Notable Alumni

Lys Cabral — Of Curious Nature Company, Germany

Kim Francey — James Wilton Dance & Motion House, UK

Alberto Serrano — Metamorphosis Apprentice & Ballet Contemporani de Catalunya

Agnes Balfego — Compania Jesus Rubio Gamo & Companyia Silvia Batet

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

€50

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Contemporary Dance Audition Guide · iabarcelona.com

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

Required Pre-Audition Video

2-minute contemporary dance solo following your own aesthetic and expression

Choreography may be your own 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

Contemporary Dance Audition Guide · iabarcelona.com

Audition Requirements

Dance

Contemporary Class

Warm-up and standing exercises based on release technique

Floor work section

Jump sequence

Final phrase with guided improvisation

Ballet

Ballet Class

Tutor-led ballet class with other applicants

Contemporary Dance Audition Guide · iabarcelona.com

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Applications for September 2026 are closed.

September 2027 applications and audition dates will be published when the next cycle opens.

Submit the IAB application, then pay the €50 application fee before an audition can be booked.

The current Contemporary Dance audition guide is for September 2026 and is explicitly subject to change for September 2027.

Program Requirements

The programme requires IELTS 6.0 or equivalent and academic qualifications equivalent to 104 UK Tariff points or 24 IB points.

Applicants may audition before completing those conditions; successful applicants can receive a conditional offer.

What's The Process

Prescreen

Submit required contemporary dance solo video at least 1 week before audition

Optional additional performance videos accepted

Live Audition

Tutor-led group classes: ballet and contemporary

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

Ballet: tight-fitting outfit (shorts/tank-top or leotard), ballet shoes or socks, hair off face and neck

Contemporary: loose clothing for floor work (t-shirt, long trousers or shorts, socks or bare feet)

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

Conservatoire-style contemporary dance training

Main techniques: release technique, Flying Low, Horton, Cunningham

Improvisation, contact improvisation, and partnering

Choreography and movement research modules

Program Recognition

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

English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

Multiple dance shows, dance film project, and Creart Fest (public immersive dance festival)

Professionally filmed solo for dance reel

Audition technique sessions led by professional choreographers

Notable Alumni

Lys Cabral — Of Curious Nature Company, Germany

Kim Francey — James Wilton Dance & Motion House, UK

Alberto Serrano — Metamorphosis Apprentice & Ballet Contemporani de Catalunya

Agnes Balfego — Compania Jesus Rubio Gamo & Companyia Silvia Batet

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM