Can you imagine turning your passion for dance into your profession? If urban dance is your thing and you’re ready to move beyond casual classes, it’s time to discover the Técnico en Técnicas de Danza Urbana, the official professional training program that takes you one step closer to a dance career.
In this article, we’ll tell you exactly what this degree is, what you’ll study, what career opportunities it opens, how to apply, and why choosing an official qualification makes all the difference.
What is the Técnico en Técnicas de Danza Urbana?
The Técnico en Técnicas de Danza Urbana is a mid-level vocational training program officially recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalonia’s government) that offers specialized professional training in urban dance.
The program consists of 1,400 hours divided between theory classes, practical training, and professional internships (FCT). The goal: to prepare you to become a professional dancer in styles like hip hop, locking, popping, or breaking, with the technical skills, anatomical knowledge, and industry tools that today’s stage artists need.
This diploma focuses not only on technical excellence but also on developing complementary skills like teamwork, self-management, entrepreneurship, and self-promotion through digital platforms.
Important: This is an official degree with professional recognition in Catalonia, ensuring your credentials are valued in the local market.
What Will You Study?
This program is designed to give you a well-rounded professional profile:
- Physical preparation and body awareness: anatomy applied to dance, injury prevention techniques, and fitness training specific to urban dance styles.
- Urban dance techniques: in-depth training in breaking, locking, popping, and hip hop.
- Technical foundation: classical and contemporary dance basics to enhance posture, flexibility, and musicality.
- Choreographic workshop: creation of dance pieces, rehearsal techniques, stage practice, and solo or group performances.
- Activity organization: training in group dynamics and event planning.
- Career guidance and labor training: labor rights, entrepreneurship in the cultural sector, and career planning.
- Technical English: specialized language skills for international stage communication.
Professional internships: Around 100 hours in real companies or projects, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned and build industry connections.
Admission Requirements
To enroll, you’ll need:
- A high school diploma (ESO) or equivalent, or passing the entrance exam for mid-level vocational training.
- Passing a specific entrance audition to assess your aptitude for urban dance.
About the audition:
- Your technique, musicality, ability to learn sequences, and body coordination will be evaluated.
- You don’t need to be an expert, but a solid base and potential are key.
Career Opportunities
With the Técnico en Técnicas de Danza Urbana diploma, you can work as:
- Dancer in companies, shows, and urban dance projects.
- Choreographer assistant for creations, rehearsals, or productions.
- Group facilitator in educational, cultural, or recreational projects.
- Freelance artist, creating and managing your own projects.
It’s also a solid foundation if you wish to pursue higher-level artistic or performing arts studies.
Why Choose an Official Qualification?
Today, there are countless dance schools and workshops. However, very few offer an official diploma recognized by the public administration.
Choosing an official degree offers you:
- Quality assurance: standardized curriculum and specialized instructors.
- Comprehensive training: not only will you improve your technique, but you’ll also gain physical preparation, stage skills, and employability.
- Professional recognition: better access to job listings, grants, and auditions where an official diploma is required.
- Future study opportunities: easier access to higher education.
In an increasingly competitive world, having an official diploma truly makes a difference.
The Dance Emotion Vision
At Dance Emotion, we don’t just focus on quality; we offer a truly unique learning experience:
- Fully renovated, professional facilities: spacious, well-equipped studios designed for dancers.
- Unlimited classes: go beyond the basic curriculum and enrich your learning with no extra limits.
- Small groups: personalized attention to ensure your growth and meaningful progress.
- Relevant elective courses: we offer extra subjects and styles that match today’s professional needs.
- Real-world projects: choreographic workshops, performances, and collaborations with active professionals.
We believe urban dance is more than a trend: it’s culture, it’s discipline, it’s a professional future. We want every student who trains with us to feel that their time here shapes their career.
If you dream of dedicating yourself professionally to urban dance, this could be your first big step.
Can you imagine where it could take you?
