Applying to Central?

Find out more about the audition process and how to apply to Central School of Ballet’s undergraduate degree courses. We are here to support applicants every step of the way, to ensure that they are supported and that their audition process is positive.

Equity, Diversity and Widening Participation

Central School of Ballet recognises that some individuals and communities in our society face obstacles and experience unfair disadvantage. In line with our vision to be an institution which supports an increasingly diverse and innovative, internationally recognised culture of dance in the UK, we are committed to finding ways to address these barriers where we can. We encourage applications to our Higher Education courses from individuals with the talent, potential and dedication to develop the skills required for a professional career in dance regardless of their background.

Central School of Ballet is also committed to addressing issues of under-representation in ballet and Higher Education. To achieve this, we identify and target prospective, talented students from groups that are currently under-represented, particularly including students from postcodes where participation in Higher Education is low and from those in under-represented ethnic backgrounds. Central actively encourages applications from underrepresented populations in dance, including: those of Global Majority Heritage, applicants who are male-identifying or non-binary, from lower income households, and those in care, care leavers or those estranged. Central will support those with cognitive and learning disabilities and those with sensory, medical or physical disabilities to enable them to access the audition and course.

Graduate Success

Discover where Central graduates end up performing and working throughout their careers. Staying in touch with our alumni is very important to us, and we love to celebrate where our graduates go after Central and how they create remarkable careers within and beyond dance.