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APPLICATION & AUDITIONS GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Entry to all Full Time and Associate courses at The Royal Ballet School is by audition.

Closing dates for applications vary by course and audition venue and are published on our website and in the dance press throughout the year.

UK National Audition Tours
Mid and Senior Associate auditions and preliminary auditions for full-time courses take place at a number of venues throughout the United Kingdom during January/February. Some candidates for full-time auditions will be recalled to the final audition which will take place in March.

Auditions for Junior Associates
Junior Associate courses are for dancers aged 8-10 years. Auditions take place in May and June at a number of venues throughout the United Kingdom.

International Applicants
International applicants are able to submit a DVD/video in place of attending the Preliminary Auditions. Candidates from Scotland and Northern Ireland may also submit a DVD/video audition. Click here for video requirements.

Private Auditions
Private auditions are only granted at the discretion of the Director.

Ages of Entry
Applicants for courses for entry in September should be within the following age ranges as at 31 August.

 
Full Time Courses Lower School
Upper School
11 - 15yrs
16 - 18yrs
     
Associate Course Junior Associates
Mid Associates
Senior Associates
8 - 10yrs
11 - 13yrs
14 - 15yrs
     
Administration fees Upper School only
Lower School only
Junior Associates
Mid Associates
Senior Associates
Lower School & Associates
Private Audition
Video Preliminary Audition -Lower/Upper School
Summer School
£35
£35
£25 - UK only
£35 - UK only
£35 - UK only
£35 - UK only
£45
£35
£20