Full-Time Training Audition Dates
One headshot photograph must be uploaded with all applications and a link to video footage must be supplied by all students applying for entry into Years 8 to 14 (We do not accept applications for students wishing to join Year 11).
If you have issues uploading photos or link to footage, please get in touch with our Registrar.
Applicants will be contacted following the closing date and advised if they have successfully gained a place at the Semi-Final Auditions.
Applicants for Year 7 entry will automatically be offered a place at our Semi-Final auditions.
Footage Requirements: Video Requirements | Elmhurst Ballet School
Applications open: 5th October 2026
Closing Date: 6th December 2026
A non-refundable audition fee of £45 is payable to submit the online application.
If you have any queries, please email our registrar: rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk
Semi-Final Auditions
Birmingham - Venue: Elmhurst Ballet School
- 20th January 2027 (Upper School – Years 12 to 14)
- 21st January 2027 (Upper School – Years 12 to 14)
- 27th January 2027 (Lower School - Years 7 to 10)
- 28th January 2027 (Lower School - Years 7 to 10)
- 9th February 2027 (Lower School - Years 7 to 10)
Upper School Final Auditions for School Years 12-14
Birmingham - Venue: Elmhurst Ballet School
- W/C 2nd March 2027 – exact days to be confirmed
Males – One Day / Females – Two Days (Students are required to attend both days)
Lower School Final Auditions for Full-Time Training
Birmingham - Venue: Elmhurst Ballet School
- W/C 9th March 2027 – exact days to be confirmed
Males – One Day / Females – Two Days (Students are required to attend both days)
For any queries, please contact: rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk
International Auditions
One headshot photograph and video footage must be supplied by all students and following the closing date applicants will be informed if they have been successful in gaining a place at the Semi-Final Auditions.
Students will not be required to attend the in-person semi-final - Please select remote audition when applying.
The supplied video footage will be re-reviewed if you do not attend the semi-final in person. If successful in progressing to the final round, students will then be invited to participate in person in Birmingham or via zoom.
Footage Requirements: Video Requirements | Elmhurst Ballet School
Applications open: 5th October 2026
Closing Date: 6th December 2026
A non-refundable audition fee of £45 is payable to submit the online application.
If you have any queries, please email our registrar: rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk
Semi-Final auditions -
Students will not be required to attend the in-person semi-final - See notes above
Birmingham- Venue: Elmhurst Ballet School
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Dates can be found under the UK Auditionee section.
Final auditions
All successful candidates will be invited to attend a final audition in Birmingham, UK (Dates can be found under the UK Auditionee section).
*PLEASE NOTE – If the applicant is aged 16 to 19 and does not hold a British passport, please email our Registrar with their date of birth and nationality before applying online, to confirm year group and visa requirements.
Young Dancers Audition Dates 2027
Do you see your future at Elmhurst Ballet School? Join our Young Dancers Programme (School Years 4 – 6) or our Extended Young Dancers Programme (School Years 7-12) and we will ensure that you are audition-ready for your next steps to becoming a professional ballet dancer.
Auditions for our Young Dancers Programme to open on Monday 30th November.
Closing Date: Friday 12th February.
YD Year 4, 5 & 6 - Sunderland, February 27th
YD Year 4, 5 & 6 - Manchester, March 6th
YD 4, 5 & 6 - Birmingham, March 13th
Extended YD - Birmingham - March 20th
To discuss the course please contact our Young Dancer Admin Team - youngdancers@elmhurstdance.co.uk.
