Undergraduate In Person Open Days and Online Q&A’s

Open Days for our undergraduate courses are designed to give potential applicants a taste of what full-time training looks like at Central School of Ballet, whilst also offering support and guidance with the application and audition process. These Open Days are specifically designed for applicants who are considering applying for the following academic year only and meet the age requirement (minimum aged 16 as of 1 September year of entry).

Please note, places are limited so early applications are encouraged. We may schedule additional open days if necessary.

In-person Open Days Online Q&A’s Register here

In-person Open Days

Open Days are designed to give potential applicants a taste of what full-time training looks like at Central School of Ballet, whilst also offering support and guidance with the application and audition process.

In-person Open Days may involve:

Meeting with our Registry and Admissions Manager who will talk attendees through the application and audition process
Opportunity to watch current students in class
Q&A with current students
Meeting tutors and other support staff
A tour of the school building

Date	Location	Application deadline
Monday 21 October 2024	London, Central School of Ballet	Wednesday 16 October 2024	FULLY BOOKED
Monday 25 November 2024	London, Central School of Ballet	Monday 18 November 2024	FULLY BOOKED
Monday 13 January 2025	London, Central School of Ballet	Monday 6 January 2025	FULLY BOOKED
Monday 20 January 2025	London, Central School of Ballet	Monday 13 January 2025

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In-person Open Days will usually run from 12.45pm – 5.30pm. Exact timings and schedules will be confirmed when you receive your confirmation of attendance.

Places are limited to 40 people per each Open Day (20 applicants and x1 guest each) so we encourage early applications.

Participant Testimonials

“It was invaluable to see a couple of classes on a normal day. I was blown away by the atmosphere between students (friendly, kind, collaborative) and watching the way the teacher interacted and coached the students has shown me that Central is the place I would like to be. I would probably never have got that exact impression otherwise and it has been so useful.”

“I wasn’t sure if I was going to apply to Central but after attending the Open Day and seeing the students in class, I was inspired to apply and audition.”

“It was an amazing opportunity to see how classes were done and how students were learning and I’m excited for my audition. Getting the chance to chat to current students was really exciting.”

“I got a feel of what it may be like to be a full-time student at Central. It also gave me valuable insight to the kind of training that is given at Central.”

“The open day was very good and included everything that we needed in order to help us understand the various aspects that Central has to offer. Thank you for all your inclusive arrangements that you make. The ethos of the school is evident as a result of the hard work that is going into ensuring access for all.”

“I loved how we were able to have a Q&A with the students as well as the staff. I found it really comforting to know how they managed the change from school to full-time training, and living away from home.”

Online Q&A’s

We recognise that some applicants will be unable to attend an open day in London. Whilst we are not able to offer the same experience online, we are delighted to run several online Q&A sessions.

These sessions will be geared towards supporting international applicants but all applicants are welcome to apply and attend.

Online Q&A sessions may involve:

Meeting the Artistic Director
Hearing from current Year 1 Ballet Tutors
Receive guidance from the Registry and Admissions Manager regarding the application process, accommodation and Student Visa
The opportunity to meet and chat with current students

Date	Location	Application deadline
Saturday 30 November 2024 2:30pm GMT	Online via Zoom	Monday 18 November 2024
Tuesday 17 December 2024 4:30pm GMT	Online via Zoom	Friday 29 November 2024
Friday 3 January 2025 9:00am GMT	Online via Zoom	Friday 20 December 2024

It is anticipated these sessions will last no longer than 45 minutes. Exact timings will be confirmed when you receive your confirmation of attendance.

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