In-Person Auditions

In-person auditions for our undergraduate courses take place in various locations throughout the UK and internationally. Applications for September 2026 entry are now closed.

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 in the year the training commences) 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 of the year of entry) 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.


 

 

Audition date

Location

Application deadline

Venue

Sunday 16 November 2025
Tokyo Friday 14 November 2025 Shinjuku Mura Studio
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Osaka Monday 17 November 2025 Garage Art Space
Thursday 20 November 2025
Singapore Wednesday 19 November 2025 Singapore Ballet
Friday 12 December 2025
London Friday 28 November 2025 Central School of Ballet
Sunday 4 January 2026
South Korea (online) Friday 2 January 2026 Online audition
Sunday 25 January 2026
Glasgow Friday 9 January 2026 The Dance School of Scotland
Sunday 1 February 2026
London Friday 16 January 2026 Central School of Ballet
Monday 2 February 2026
London Friday 16 January 2026 Central School of Ballet
Sunday 15 February 2026
Leeds Friday 30 January 2026 Northern Ballet Studios

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.


Please note, finalists from auditions in Tokyo, Osaka and Singapore will be invited to attend an online interview.

Final audition dates

Eligible applicants

Location

Week commencing 15 December 2025
Applicants who auditioned in Tokyo, Osaka or Singapore Online
Friday 20 March 2026
Applicants who auditioned in the UK Central School of Ballet, London
Sunday 22 March 2026
Applicants who auditioned in the UK Central School of Ballet, London

What will the final audition stage involve?

The final audition stage will include a further dance audition in Ballet and Contemporary and a short 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 interview?

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

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. Your interviews will be led by a member of Central 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 final audition?

Dates for audition outcomes will be announced shortly.

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

Video Auditions

Open Days

Dance Days

Assisted Application Scheme

Fees and Funding

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