Dance (1-year foundation)

This full-time pre-degree programme is designed for those who want to enhance their skills prior to application, or for those who wish to spend a year’s study exploring and developing their dance potential across a variety of genres.

The IAB Foundation Certificate provides the opportunity for students to develop and grow, technically and creatively, as dance performers.

Who is the Programme For?

This is a course for for talented and passionate students who want a year of immersive practical training across Jazz, ballet, commercial and contemporary dance in one of the best-resourced performing arts schools in Europe. 

Normally students will be at least 18 within the first term of programme.

Intensive and Practical

The course is all about doing – learning through practice – in a supportive yet challenging interdisciplinary environment. The IAB Foundation Certificate is practical and studio based and culminates in a number of dance performances in the IAB Theatre.

We will ensure you have strong tutorial support and guidance to enable you to make the best choices as to where and how you would like your future training or career to develop.

Core Studies

• Ballet

• Contemporary / Modern Dance

• Jazz

• Commercial Dance

• Tap

• Performance

Complementary Studies

• Acting and Singing for the Dancer

• Professional Studies

• Audition and Application (making the next step)

Across the year students have substantial opportunities to perform, either in the IAB theatre or elsewhere. 

Future Prospects

The principle aim of this programme is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and expertise to gain a place on one of the Institute’s Dance degree programmes, or at other centres of excellence.

Application process

Our admission process is very straight-forward. It involves an audition where you can demonstrate your talent, creativity and commitment to pursuing a career in performing arts.

The first step is to complete an online application, which is available on our website. You can then choose a date for your audition. We conduct auditions several times per year at multiple locations around the world. To complete the registration process, you need to pay an application fee of €50.

When you arrive at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona for the audition, you should bring a passport photo and all supporting documents such as diplomas, qualifications, and certificates. We will inform you shortly after the audition whether you have been accepted to the Institute.