Associate Programme Application

Applicant's Details
Is the applicant submitting a video audition or applying for an in-person audition?*
Please note that in-person auditions will be recorded and your headshot will be taken. Any footage/photos are kept for review purposes only.
- In-person audition (Friday 29 May 2026)
- Video audition
First name*
Surname*
Address*
Post Code*
Date of Birth*
DD dash MM dash YYYY
Age*
Please enter a number from 10 to 15.
Current school year*
Please enter a number from 6 to 10.
Gender*
Please specify*

Parent or Legal Guardian of Applicant: Parent 1
Title*
First Name*
Surname*
Email address*
Telephone*
- Correspondence to be addressed to this person.
Parent or Legal Guardian of Applicant: Parent 2
Title
First Name
Surname
Email address
Telephone
- Correspondence to be addressed to this person.

Emergency Contact Details
Name*
Relationship to the applicant*
Contact Telephone Number*
(Please provide a mobile telephone number if possible.)
Permission to Leave the Premises
We are responsible for the safety of pupils only whilst they are on the school premises, but we do insist that all students aged 18 or under who wish to leave the premises at lunchtime, during breaks or travel alone have permission to do so. If you are happy for your child to leave the premises either during breaks (if applicable) or to travel alone whilst attending Central School of Ballet, please tick below.
Do you give permission for your child to leave the building during breaks and travel alone whilst attending Central School of Ballet?*
- YES, I give permission
- NO, I do not give permission

Education Details
Education*
Name of school or college
Address
Post Code

Dance Training
Dance School(s)*
Name of Dance School Address Dates Attended Hours of Training Per Week
Please tell us if the applicant has studied any of the below dance genres*
- Ballet
- Pointe
- Modern
- Tap
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Street
- Hip-hop
- Ballroom
- South asian
- Other
Please specify*
Please give details, including the last ballet exam taken and result achieved*
Is the applicant considering applying for full time dance training?*
- Yes
- No
Has the applicant previously attended any Central School of Ballet courses or auditions?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please specify which courses/auditions*
How did you hear about the Associate Programme auditions?*
Please specify*
Out of courtesy, we ask that the applicant receive their dance teacher's permission to audition for the Associate Programme.*
Please include the name of the applicant’s dance teacher
Permission*
- I confirm that the applicant has been granted permission from their current dance teacher to audition for the Associate Programme

Please attach images of the applicant in practice clothes in the positions as follows:

Please note that applicants should wear their usual ballet uniform of a leotard without a skirt and tights, or a leotard/fitted T-shirt and tights. Hair should be neatly away from the face as worn for a ballet class. The server allows a maximum of 8MB of images to be uploaded. Please do not exceed this limit otherwise the form will not allow you to continue.
Headshot*
Please note this photo should be taken within the past six months.
Max. file size: 1 MB.
Demi plié in first position, arms in 2nd*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Tendu à la seconde arms in 2nd*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
First arabesque, en l'air (facing side)*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Fourth croisé on pointe, arms in 5th*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Your video audition*
If you are applying via video audition, please insert the HTML link to your YouTube video audition here. Refer to the video audition requirements and uploading to YouTube guidance for further support in filming the necessary exercises.
Heashot
All video applicants are required to upload a recent headshot. Professional headshots are not necessary, images can be taken on a mobile device.
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
- File is in a .jpg or .png format
Please upload your headshot (max 2MB file size)*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 2 MB.

Injuries & Medical Conditions
Please specify any ongoing medical conditions, allergies and recent injuries and relevant treatment.
Disclaimer*
- I understand that the information I provide on injuries and medical conditions will be processed by appropriate individuals only in accordance with access protocols (i.e. on a ‘need to know’ basis). I can withdraw my consent at any time by emailing juniorschool@csbschool.co.uk

Photography Permission
Central School of Ballet may take photographs and/or film footage in classes which will be used at the discretion of Central School of Ballet and partner organisations on social media and future marketing campaigns. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we need your permission before any images of your child (aged under 18) are taken. Please note, names of children will not be printed alongside photographs. Please select one of the following:
Please select one of the following*
- YES, I give permission for the applicant to be photographed and/or filmed during classes, and for the resulting images to be used by Central School of Ballet and partner organisations.
- NO, I do not give permission for the applicant to be photographed and/or filmed during classes, and for the resulting images to be used by Central School of Ballet and partner organisations.

Marketing Preference
Mailing List
- I would like to hear more about Central School of Ballet and Ballet Central, including news, fundraising, forthcoming events and wider opportunities.
By ticking the above box, you are consenting to sign up to our MailChimp newsletter with the email you provide. Please note that you must be aged 18 or over to receive emails from Central School of Ballet.
Please provide the email address where you would like to receive these updates*
Long-term evaluation
Central School of Ballet may wish to contact you to assess the long-term impact of our work. Do you consent to being contacted?*
- Yes
- No
Declaration
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- Please tick this box to say you have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy here
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- I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this document is accurate at the time of writing. I accept that any amendment to the information provided after acceptance and acknowledgement of this application could result in the loss of a place. I have also read and understand the Payment and Refund Policy detailed here
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- I confirm I give my explicit consent for the information I have provided in this form, including any information on injuries and medical conditions, to be processed by appropriate individuals only in accordance with access protocols. I can withdraw my consent at any time by emailing juniorschool@csbschool.co.uk
Once you click submit, you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. If you do not see this confirmation in your emails, please check your junk/spam folder for an email from Central School of Ballet.
Parent / Carer Signature*

Step 1 of 11 – Applicant’s Details

Applicant's Details

Parent or Legal Guardian of Applicant: Parent 1

Parent or Legal Guardian of Applicant: Parent 2

Emergency Contact Details

Permission to Leave the Premises

Education Details

Dance Training

Please attach images of the applicant in practice clothes in the positions as follows:

Heashot

Injuries & Medical Conditions

Photography Permission

Equality and Diversity Information

Marketing Preference

Long-term evaluation

Declaration

Name of Dance School	Address	Dates Attended	Hours of Training Per Week