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Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Sitges, Catalonia

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BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

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BA (Hons) Acting

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BA (Hons) Commercial Dance

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BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance

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Notable Alumni

•Vasco Emauz (Marty McFly, Back to the Future, West End)

•Amandla Elynah (Ensemble and 1st cover Nabulungi, Book of Mormon, West End)

•Robertina Bonano (Ensemble, The Devil Wears Prada, West End)

•João Sá Coelho (Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen, original Portuguese production)

Training

•Individualized training through singing extension and dance extension pathways

•Core triple-threat training: acting, singing, dance (jazz, ballet, tap)

•Additional skills: aerial and acrobatics, commercial dance, acting for camera

Program Recognition

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

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Two full productions per year starting in year 2 with West End and international creative teams

•Dedicated industry week with agents and casting directors

•Professionally filmed reel for graduation

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Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

•Vasco Emauz (Marty McFly, Back to the Future, West End)

•Amandla Elynah (Ensemble and 1st cover Nabulungi, Book of Mormon, West End)

•Robertina Bonano (Ensemble, The Devil Wears Prada, West End)

•João Sá Coelho (Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen, original Portuguese production)

Training

•Individualized training through singing extension and dance extension pathways

•Core triple-threat training: acting, singing, dance (jazz, ballet, tap)

•Additional skills: aerial and acrobatics, commercial dance, acting for camera

Program Recognition

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

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Two full productions per year starting in year 2 with West End and international creative teams

•Dedicated industry week with agents and casting directors

•Professionally filmed reel for graduation

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

•Vasco Emauz (Marty McFly, Back to the Future, West End)

•Amandla Elynah (Ensemble and 1st cover Nabulungi, Book of Mormon, West End)

•Robertina Bonano (Ensemble, The Devil Wears Prada, West End)

•João Sá Coelho (Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen, original Portuguese production)

Training

•Individualized training through singing extension and dance extension pathways

•Core triple-threat training: acting, singing, dance (jazz, ballet, tap)

•Additional skills: aerial and acrobatics, commercial dance, acting for camera

Program Recognition

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

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Two full productions per year starting in year 2 with West End and international creative teams

•Dedicated industry week with agents and casting directors

•Professionally filmed reel for graduation

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€50

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Prescreen Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING MUSICAL THEATRE SONGS

•One ballad and one up-tempo

•One written before 1965 and one after 1965

-Your choice which is the ballad or up-tempo

•Both songs in English

•Must sing to musical accompaniment (live or pre-recorded)

-No a cappella

•60-90 seconds each (time includes slate)

•Slate at beginning: your name, song title, and musical title

•Filmed in 3/4 shot (head to knees)

Monologues

ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE

•Written after 1900, in English

•From a published play or musical

-Not from a TV show or movie

•60-90 seconds (time includes slate)

•Slate at beginning: your name, play title, character name, and playwright

•Filmed in close-up (head to chest)

Dance

60-SECOND JAZZ DANCE COMBINATION

•Choreography should be story-driven and connected to the music

•Use steps and physical vocabulary you are familiar with and can execute well

•May be self-choreographed but must be a solo

•Can include a show, competition, or performance clip if you are clearly featured alone

•Must be performed to music (no a cappella)

Video Format

•Filmed in full body shot (entire body in frame at all times)

•No slate required for dance footage

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

WILD CARD (optional)

•Any content you choose: special skill, additional dance style, instrument, etc.

•Maximum 60 seconds

•No slate required

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Songs

TWO CONTRASTING SONGS

•Present two contrasting musical theatre songs (see prescreen guidance)

•You may present the same songs as the first stage

Monologues

ONE MONOLOGUE

•Present one monologue (see prescreen guidance)

•You may present the same monologue as the first stage

Dance

Ballet and Jazz Masterclass

•Tutor-led ballet and jazz class with other applicants

•No solo preparation required

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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

What's The Process

Prescreen

•Submit video audition after application

•Upload videos to YouTube as an unlisted playlist

•Submit one playlist link to apply@iabarcelona.es

•Each piece uploaded as a separate video (no continuous recordings)

•Ensure adequate lighting with light source behind the camera

Callback

•Invited applicants attend live audition (on-campus, in-person, or live online via Zoom)

•Ballet and jazz masterclass, individual songs and monologue, one-to-one interview

•Bring sheet music in the correct key, in a folder with no loose pages (in-person only)

•Wear dancewear for dance elements and formal audition clothes for acting/singing

•Outcome communicated within 4 weeks of second stage

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

Notable Alumni

•Vasco Emauz (Marty McFly, Back to the Future, West End)

•Amandla Elynah (Ensemble and 1st cover Nabulungi, Book of Mormon, West End)

•Robertina Bonano (Ensemble, The Devil Wears Prada, West End)

•João Sá Coelho (Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen, original Portuguese production)

Training

•Individualized training through singing extension and dance extension pathways

•Core triple-threat training: acting, singing, dance (jazz, ballet, tap)

•Additional skills: aerial and acrobatics, commercial dance, acting for camera

Program Recognition

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

•English-taught programme, 50+ nationalities on campus

Performance & Productions

•Two full productions per year starting in year 2 with West End and international creative teams

•Dedicated industry week with agents and casting directors

•Professionally filmed reel for graduation

Updated 3d ago