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In-Person Auditions

In-person auditions for our undergraduate courses commencing in September 2025 take place in various locations throughout the UK and internationally. Applications are now open and we encourage early applications as places on our preliminary auditions are limited in most locations.

There are three stages to the audition process:

  1. Applying
  2. Preliminary Audition – anyone who applies to our undergraduate courses and meets the age requirement (at least 16 years of age as of 1 September 2025) will be invited to attend a preliminary audition.
  3. Final Audition – successful applicants from the preliminary auditions. Invitation only.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact admissions@csbschool.co.uk

How to Apply

Step One – Check if you are eligible for our Assisted Application Scheme

If you’re a UK student, you may be eligible for our Assisted Application Scheme.

Before applying to our courses, please check if you are eligible for our Assisted Application Scheme.

Step Two – Decide when and where you’d like to audition

Have a look at our preliminary audition dates below and consider which location will suit you better. Within the application form, you will be asked to specific your top two audition dates and locations. Places are limited but our Admissions team will always do their best to accommodate your first choice of preliminary location, which you will select within your application form.

Please also note the application deadline dates for each preliminary audition, which you can find below.

Step Three – Prepare your headshot

You will be required to upload a recent headshot within your application form. Professional headshots are not necessary, and images can be taken on a mobile device. The headshot is for internal purposes only and will used so our Admissions Team and audition panel are able to identify you. Please ensure your image:

  • Is in portrait orientation
  • Is taken within the last 6 months
  • Is in front of plain background (ideally white)
  • Shows your full face clearly e.g. hair tied back
  • Shows head and shoulders clearly

Step Four – Prepare your personal statement

You will be required to submit a personal statement as part of the application form. Your personal statement should reflect who you are as a person and you can submit this in a way that feels most accessible to you.

For more information on the personal statement requirements and different ways in which you can submit, you can download our personal statement guidance below.

Step Five – Application fee

All applicants (unless you are a member of the Assisted Application Scheme) are required to pay a £60.00 application fee.

Once you have reached the end of your application form and clicked ‘Submit’, you will be redirected to a shopping cart where you will need to pay the application fee.

Please note, we are unable to process an application unless payment has been received. Should you have any concerns about the application fee, please contact admissions@csbschool.co.uk

Step Six – Have a parent/guardian with you

The application form may take up to 20 minutes to complete and you will need a parent / guardian present with you. Please complete the form in as much detail as possible. The more information we have, the better.

Where possible, we encourage applicants to complete the form on a device such as a laptop or computer.

Step Seven – Apply now

It looks like you’re ready to begin your application to Central School of Ballet.

If you or your parent / guardian have any access requirements, or require any further support with completing the online application form, please don’t hesitate to contact us at admissions@csbschool.co.uk where a member of our Admissions team will be happy to help.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Step Eight – Whilst you wait

You may wish to consider attending one of our Open Days or Dance Days. Attendance is not compulsory, but we encourage applicants to participate in these events if possible, as it may help you feel more comfortable and relaxed ahead of your audition.

Preliminary Auditions

Anyone who applies to our undergraduate courses and meets the age requirement (at least 16 years of age as of 1 September 2025) will be invited to attend a preliminary audition.

Places are limited but our Admissions team will always do their best to accommodate your first choice of preliminary location, which you will select within your application form.

Below you can find a list of preliminary audition dates and application deadlines.


Please note, finalists from auditions in Seoul, Singapore, Osaka and Tokyo will be invited to attend an online interview on Monday 16 December 2024.

Audition date

Location

Application deadline

Sunday 10 November 2024
Glasgow – Dance School of Scotland Monday 28 October 2024
Thursday 14 November 2024
Seoul Friday 2 November 2024
Sunday 17 November 2024
Tokyo Monday 4 November 2024
Thursday 21 November 2024
Osaka Friday 8 November 2024
Sunday 24 November 2024
Singapore Monday 11 November 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
London, Central School of Ballet Monday 2 December 2024
Sunday 26 January 2025
London, Central School of Ballet Monday 13 January 2025
Monday 27 January 2025
London, Central School of Ballet Monday 13 January 2025
Sunday 16 February 2025
Manchester, Centre Pointe Monday 3 February 2025
Sunday 23 February 2025
Truro, Jason Thomas Performing Arts Dance School Monday 10 February

What should I prepare for my preliminary audition?

You do not need to prepare anything in advance of your audition. Applicants will be taken through a Ballet and Contemporary class, led by members of our Artistic staff.

How long will the audition last?

The Ballet class will last 1 hour and 45 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of Contemporary. Please note, these timings are subject to change. We ask applicants to allow 3 hours for their preliminary audition. You will be given 30 minutes to warm up in a studio before your audition begins.

Exact timings of your preliminary audition will be confirmed when you receive your audition invitation, which will be shortly after the application deadline for that specific audition / location.

What should I wear?

For the ballet exercises, please wear a plain coloured leotard or unitard, tights/socks and ballet shoes; bare feet are compulsory for contemporary. Please ensure hair is neatly away from the face.

Who will be on the audition panel?

Usually, our audition panel comprises of Central’s Artistic Director and Professional Training Lead and at least one other member of our Artistic staff.

What are the audition panel looking for?

Please refer to our audition criteria which all applicants are marked against.

When will I find out the result of my preliminary audition?

We aim to contact applicants no later than 14 days after their preliminary audition.

Can I get feedback after my preliminary audition?

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback following a preliminary audition.

Final Auditions

Successful applicants from the preliminary audition stage will be invited to attend one of our Final Audition Days.

Below, you can find the dates of our Final Audition days.


Please note, finalists from auditions in Seoul, Singapore, Osaka and Tokyo will be invited to attend an online interview on Monday 16 December 2024.

Final audition dates

Eligible applicants

Location

Monday 16 December 2024
Applicants who auditioned in Seoul, Singapore, Osaka and Tokyo Online
Friday 4 April 2025
Applicants who auditioned in the UK London, Central School of Ballet
Sunday 6 April 2025
Applicants who auditioned in the UK London, Central School of Ballet

What will the final audition stage involve?

The final audition stage will include a further dance audition in Ballet and Contemporary and a group interview. Finalists will also be given the opportunity to have a tour of the school and watch a rehearsal of our Ballet Central company.

Do I need to prepare anything for the group interview?

If invited to attend the final audition stage, you will receive further information about the group interview and what you should prepare to discuss with the rest of the group.

How long will the audition last?

Finalists will be required for approximately 5 hours on their final audition day so we kindly ask you to keep the whole day free.

Who will be on the audition panel?

Usually, our audition panel comprises of Central’s Artistic Director and Professional Training Lead and various artistic staff members including Ballet and Contemporary tutors. The group interviews will be led by either our Director of Higher Education, Head of Studies or Learning Development Manager.

What are the audition panel looking for?

Please refer to our audition criteria which all applicants are marked against.

When will I find out the result of my final audition?

For finalists who attend a final on Friday 4 or Sunday 6 April 2025, we aim to contact everyone on Saturday 26 April 2025 with the result of their audition, regardless of the outcome. Students on our Associate Programme will have the opportunity to receive these results on Friday 25 April 2025 should they wish to.

Finalists from auditions in Seoul, Singapore, Osaka and Tokyo will receive the results from their final audition on Friday 20 December 2024.

Can I get feedback after my final audition?

Yes, we are happy to provide feedback for finalists. Should you wish to request feedback, please write to admissions@csbschool.co.uk

We are not able to provide feedback to applicants on the waiting list but can provide feedback once a final decision has been made, should a place not be available.

Please note, it may take our team 4-6 weeks to provide applicants with feedback once a feedback request has been made.

Find out more

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Dance Days

Assisted Application Scheme

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