Institute of the Arts Barcelona
BA (Hons) Commercial Dance
Sitges, Spain
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
BA (Hons) Commercial Dance
Is your goal to perform as a touring dancer for your favourite artist, or perhaps working on music videos, tv and film appearances?
Our BA (Hons) Commercial Dance programme at the IAB is one of the few in the world that will truly prepare you with all you need to become a professional commercial dancer. Our dedicated three-year degree is dance programme at it’s core that explores all the current dance styles required to be as employable as possible.
The IAB offers a limited number of scholarships each year. These are awarded to new students only and may be awarded for any of the IAB’s programmes. Scholarships will be offered to students identified by the faculty as having the potential to make a significant contribution to the development of the performing arts.
You therefore cannot apply for a scholarship.
A scholarship constitutes a reduction in fees, rather than a full fee waiver.
For more information about scholarship, please visit the institute website.
You will explore a wide variety of styles in the commercial dance world. Core technical classes (ballet and jazz) will build a strong foundation, while Commercial Dance classes will give you the different skillsets the industry expects of you as a performer.
The Commercial Dance Styles module explores a number of styles including jazz dance, hip hop and funk styles (including locking, house, popping and new style hip hop choreography). vogue femme/waacking and aerial arts (silks, hoop, static trapeze and basic acrobatics.)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Commercial Dance
- Credit Value: 360 UK credits, equivalent to 180 ECTS
If your ambition is to continue with your studies, this degree, recognised internationally, will allow you to progress to further postgraduate/Master’s degree studies at the IAB or in other institutions worldwide.
Industry Week
During your third year a you will get a week dedicated to putting you in front of agents, managers and international casting directors. You will have the chance to audition for them and participate in masterclasses.
In addition, we will bring in professional videographers to film material to help you create your own dance showreel.
Guest Choreographers
We invite industry-working choreographers to choreograph pieces for the shows, teach classes in specific styles and provide insight into what the industry currently demands. It’s a great chance to start building your professional network.
Industry Preparation Classes
In addition to your dance training, you will get classes on how to build your performer resume, choose the perfect headshot, negotiate with agents and build networking skills.