Auditions

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. 

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#Lower School, Upper School & Contemporary Course

Levels 6 - 1 / Academic Years 7 - 12


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

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

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#Pre-Professional Program

Post-secondary studies


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

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#Guest Academy Program

Levels 6 - 4 / Academic Years 7 - 9


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 are now closed, please email academy@queenslandballet.com.au to enquire about the possibility of submitting a late application.

Guest Academy Program auditions will be held exclusively via video audition, please click the link below to learn more.

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#Foundation Program

Levels 10 - 7 / Academic Years Prep - 6


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.

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2025 Semester 1


Audition applications now closed
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 closed

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#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.

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#2024 Late Auditions


Please note auditions for 2024 have now closed.


#More Information


Need more information? Find out more about registration requirements, eligibility for video auditions, audition attire and more.

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#Discover more


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!

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and perform. Long before we performed on this land, it played host to the dance expression of our First Peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders — past, present and emerging — and acknowledge the valuable contribution they have made and continue to make to the cultural landscape of this country.

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