Auditions for Undergraduate Degree Courses

Auditioning for our Undergraduate courses is the beginning of your journey at Central School of Ballet.

Students at Central School of Ballet are chosen on the basis of their talent in dance and potential to develop the skills required for their chosen profession. The school considers applicants on their suitability for a course and their potential to successfully complete the training.

All applicants are assessed, in line with our audition criteria and relevent policies.

Applications for September 2024 entry are closed.

All information regarding the audition process for September 2025 entry will be published when applications open, in October 2024.

In-Person Auditions Video Auditions

Video Auditions

Each year, Central School of Ballet is delighted to welcome international students from all over the world and continues to encourage talented dancers to apply. If you are applying from overseas, you are invited to submit a video audition. UK applicants who are unable to attend an audition in person are also welcome to apply via video audition.

Preliminary audition – anyone with a passion for Ballet and at least 16 years of age as of 1 September 2025 will be eligible to submit a video audition

Final stage – successful applicants at the preliminary stage will be invited to attend one of our final audition dates.

In-Person Auditions

Applicants are encouraged to audition in person where possible. In-person auditions take place in a number of locations across the UK including in London, Glasgow, Leeds and Truro. We also hold auditions internationally in locations such as Osaka, Singapore, Tokyo and South Korea.

Successful applicants at in-person preliminary auditions will be invited to our final auditions.

What do our students say?

“When I found out I got into Central I was so happy. Central was my top choice, so I am so excited to begin the journey in September.”

“Central School of Ballet is so supportive. My audition environment was friendly and felt homely instantly.”

“When I was offered a place at Central, I was thrilled to have been accepted into such a prestigious school. It was my first choice, so knowing that Central wanted me to be trained by them was an honour.”

“Enjoy the video audition process and don’t be afraid to speak in the interview.”