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
Closing Date: tbc
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 - Elmhurst Ballet School –
Upper School: tbc
Lower School: tbc
Upper School Final Auditions for School Years 12-14
Birmingham - Elmhurst Ballet School –
Male: tbc
Female (Must attend both days): tbc
Lower School Final Auditions for Full-Time Training
Birmingham - Elmhurst Ballet School –
All Males and Females for Years 9 & 10 entry: tbc
Females for Years 7 & 8 entry (Must attend both days): tbc
For any queries, please contact: rachaltorrance@elmhurstdance.co.uk
Australia Audition - Brisbane - 17th September
Semi-Final auditions
Brisbane - Venue: tbc
17th September 2026
One headshot photograph must be provided and a non-refundable audition fee of £45 is payable to submit the online application (Link can be found at the top of the application form).
Application Link (Australia Audition Only): Application for Full-Time Main School Training - September 2027 – Fill in form
If you have any queries, please email our registrar: 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
Closing Date: Details tbc in September
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
Dates can be found under 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.
Applications to open on 1st December 2025
Closing date 13th February 2026
YD Year 4, 5 & 6 - Sunderland – February 28th
YD Year 4, 5 & 6 - Manchester – 7th March
YD Year 4, 5 & 6 - Birmingham – 14th March
Extended YD Year 7 & 8 - Birmingham – 21st March
Extended YD Year 9 & above - Birmingham – 21st March
To discuss the course please contact our Young Dancer Admin Team - youngdancers@elmhurstdance.co.uk
