Academy Auditions
Queensland Ballet Academy is passionate about developing the artists of the future, providing a clear career pathway through intensive training, to develop and nurture young dancers whose talent and ability are internationally sought-after.
Auditions for our Pre-Professional Program, Upper and Lower Schools, Contemporary Course and Guest Academy Program, are held annually in the later half of the year, for the following year's intake.
#The Audition Process
Entry to all Academy programs is by invitation or audition. Each audition is an open ballet class and contemporary class*, this may be followed by a call-back. Applicants are not required to pre-prepare any material, although some applicants may be required to undertake an interview.
*For Upper and Lower School Levels 1 & 2 / years 11 & 12 and Contemporary Course applicants only.
Auditions for the Guest Academy Program will be held via video audition submission only.
2025 Lower School, Upper School & Contemporary Course
The Upper and Lower Schools are comprehensively designed to help develop students' skills to the highest artistic and technical standards. Students enrolled in this program enjoy the privilege and benefit of working within a professional environment to prepare them for a career in ballet or dance. The Contemporary Course is an additional pathway available within our Upper School. To find out more about our Upper School Contemporary Course, please click here. The audition process for the Contemporary Course is the same as the Upper and Lower Schools.
Audition applications now closed
Audition requirements:
- Applicant & parent/carer (if auditionee is under 18yrs) details
- Current headshot and full-length image (please see FAQs section for example images)
- Audition fee: $125 (inc. GST)
Brisbane Audition
Date: 24 August 2024 (Brisbane)
Sydney Audition & Elite Training Series*
Date: Sunday 18 August 2024
Location: The McDonald College – 17 George Street, North Strathfield NSW 2137
Melbourne Audition & Elite Training Series*
Date: Sunday 1 September 2024
Location: Melbourne Academy of the Arts (MAARTS) – 74 Herald Street, Cheltenham VIC 3192
*Sydney and Melbourne auditions are held as part of our Elite Training Series events. Please visit the events page to learn more about the Elite Training Series.
Please read the event Terms and Conditions
Registrations have now closed for 2025 Lower School, Upper School & Contemporary Course auditions. To enquire about the possibility of submitting a late application please email academy@queenslandballet.com.au
2025 Pre-Professional Program
Queensland Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Program is a full-time final year training program providing students with the preparation and training they require before joining a professional ballet company. Pre-Professional Program students must be turning 18 years of age within the year of commencement.
Audition
applications now closed
Melbourne Audition
Audition
date: 8 September 2024
Brisbane Audition
Audition
date: 14 September 2024
Audition requirements:
- Applicant & parent/carer (if auditionee is under 18yrs) details
- Current headshot and full-length image (please see FAQs section for example images)
- Audition fee: $125 (inc. GST)
Please read the event Terms and Conditions before registering.
2025 Guest Academy Program (video audition)
The Guest Academy Program provides a unique, world-class training opportunity for ballet students based outside the Brisbane metropolitan area. These areas may include the wider South East Queensland area, intrastate / interstate or international locations.
Audition applications now open
Audition applications close: 1 November 2024 (11.59pm)
Application requirements:
- Applicant & parent/carer details
- Current headshot and full-length image (please see FAQs section for example images)
- Video audition prepared using the provided guidelines (click the button below for further information including the guidelines)
- Audition fee: $125 (inc. GST)
Guest Academy Program auditions will be held exclusively via video audition, please click the link below to learn more and register.
The first point of entry into the Queensland Ballet Academy's professional training pathway, the Foundation Program sees children from 6 - 11 years old enjoy an introduction to professional ballet training.
Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions of registration and attendance for this event, before registering your child.
2025 Semester 1
Audition applications now open
Audition applications close: 11 November 2024 (11.59pm)
Audition date: 18 November 2024 (Brisbane)
#Academy International Auditions
2025 Upper School, Contemporary Course, Lower School and Pre-Professional Program (video audition)
Audition applications now open
Audition applications close: 1 November 2024 (11.59pm)
#Jette Parker Young Artist and Company Auditions
Queensland Ballet audition registrations for apprenticeship and company positions can be accessed on the company auditions webpage and will open later in the year. Applicants wishing to apply for both the Pre-Professional Program and Jette Parker Young Artist Program please complete both the Company and Pre-Professional audition registrations. Please note the Company registration form will be sent to Pre-Professional Program applicants in their audition confirmation email, should they wish to apply.
#2024 Late Auditions
Please note auditions for 2024 have now closed.
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Academy Fees
Find out information relating to Academy fees and financial support.
FAQs
Have more questions about our training programs? Find more information through our frequently asked questions.
Events
Queensland Ballet Academy offers a range of workshops and training events for aspiring young dancers, to improve their technique, dance with their peers and learn from our esteemed faculty. Participation in these events is open to all!
