Audition Dates

Full-Time Training Audition Dates 

One headshot photograph must be supplied with all applications and video footage must be supplied by all students applying for entry into Years 8 to 14. Applicants will then be contacted following the closing date and advised if they have been successful in gaining a place at the Semi-Final Auditions.

Applicants for Year 7 entry will automatically be offered a place at our Semi-Final auditions.

Closing Date: Friday 8th December 2023

If you have any queries, please email our registrar: rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk

Semi-Final Auditions (For Mainland UK applicants only)

Birmingham - Elmhurst Ballet School

• 16th January 2024 (Lower School - Years 7 to 11)
• 17th January 2024 (Upper School – Years 12 to 14)
• 23rd January 2024 (Lower School - Years 7 to 11)
• 24th January 2024 (Lower School - Years 7 to 11)
• 25th January 2024 (Upper School – Years 12 to 14)

Lower School Final Auditions for Full-Time Training 

Birmingham- Elmhurst Ballet School

• 27th February 2024- Final Audition (All Lower School Boys, & Girls for Year 9-10 entry)
• 29th February 2024- Final Audition Day 1- Year 7 & 8 Girls (Must attend both days)
• 1st March 2024- Final Audition Day 2- Year 7 & 8 Girls (Must attend both days)

Upper School Final Auditions for School Years 12-14

Birmingham- Elmhurst Ballet School

• 12th March 2024 -Final Audition Men
• 14th March 2024- Final Audition Women (Must attend both days)
• 15th March 2024- Final Audition Women (Must attend both days)

 *PLEASE NOTE – Unfortunately, we do not accept applications for Year 11 entry please email our Registrar if you wish to discuss this in more detail.

One headshot photograph and video footage must be supplied by all international students applying for entry.

Applicants will be contacted after the closing date and advised if they have been successful in gaining a place at the in-person semi-final auditions for their chosen location below. International Students will not be required to attend the in-person semi-final round of auditions (unless attending in the locations below.)

Closing Date (except Australia & New Zealand): Friday 8th December 2023

Semi-Final Auditions 

Australia

• 5th December 2023- Melbourne, Australian Academy of Classical Ballet
• 8th December 2023- Sydney, 3Danks Studios       

Closing Date: Applications have now closed, to discuss a late application, please email our Registrar - rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk

New Zealand

• 12th December 2023- Auckland, Wellesley Dance Studios
• 14th December 2023- Christchurch, Convergence Dance Studios 

Closing Date: Applications have now closed, to discuss a late application, please email our Registrar - rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk

International Finals

All successful candidates will be invited to attend a final audition in Birmingham, UK.

 *PLEASE NOTE – If the applicant is aged 16 to 19 and does not hold a British passport, please email our Registrar with their name and date of birth before applying online, to discuss the application.

Email: rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk