Academy Audition FAQs

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Clark Graduate Program, Academy Program (Levels 3 - 1), Associate Program (Levels 6 - 4) – anyone unable to attend in-person is welcome to submit a video audition. Please see refer to the specific program details for audition eligibility and submission links.

Associate Program (Levels 9 - 7) – entry into this program is via in-person audition only.

Associate Program+ (Levels 7 - 1) – due to the nature of the program, auditions are held exclusively via video submission.

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Once audition registrations close, late registrations may be considered; however, priority will be given to registrations received within the timeline advised above. 

Audition classes will be scheduled between 8.30am-5.00pm on the audition date. An email will be issued the week prior to the audition date which will include detailed information about the event and the facilities. 

Please note that we are unable to advise of your specific audition class time earlier, as the schedule for the day is dependent on the number of registrations we receive.

Ladies: Leotard of own choice, pink ballet tights, ballet flats, and pointe shoes*.

Men: Fitted T-shirt and tights, unitard, with socks and ballet flats.

*Pointe shoes will also be required for those auditioning for the Clark Graduate Program and Academy Program (Levels 3 - 1).

Registrants may also wear black footless tights and/or shorts for contemporary class if required. Loose fitting items including skirts or warm up clothing are not permitted in the audition class. All applicants must refrain from wearing jewellery (including watches) with the exception of small stud earrings for ladies.

Please bring your dance attire, a water bottle and any medication if required (e.g. asthma puffer or EpiPen). On the audition day, you will receive an audition number to pin to the front of your leotard/t-shirt. 

Please also ensure that the Academy of Queensland Ballet is notified in advance (by a parent/carer for students under 18) if you have any severe allergies or medical conditions that may affect your participation in the audition class by emailing academy@queenslandballet.com.au.

Please note, cameras and mobile phones are not permitted in the studio.

All Programs: 1 x recent headshot of the registrant (neat ballet hairstyles and minimal/no make-up) + 1 x recent full body shot, wearing ballet attire, in a classical ballet position (examples of positions and images are listed below). 

Clark Graduate Program and Academy Program (Levels 3 - 1): as above or standing in arabesque in profile (a terre or en l’air, and en pointe for ladies).

Please note that these photos do not need to be of professional quality. Please also only send one full length photo and choose from one of the below position examples for the program you are applying for.

Applicants will be notified of their audition result via email

As is industry practice, no feedback regarding the result of the audition will be provided to applicants, studio teachers and/or parents/carers.

Successful applicants will be advised by email with the result of their audition. They will then have 2 weeks to either accept or decline the offer provided, before beginning the next stage of the enrolment process. 

On accepting the offer, successful applicants will be sent an Enrolment Package and may be advised to have a GP complete a medical form. 

Unsuccessful applicants will be advised by email with the result of their audition (see above timeline). No feedback regarding the result of their audition will be given to applicants, studio teachers, and/or their parents/carers.

The Academy Program (Levels 3 - 1) is run in collaboration with the Department of Education and there is an appeals process available to unsuccessful applicants wishing to appeal on the grounds of procedural fairness only. Please note that the appeals process will close seven days after the results for the auditions are issued.

Unsuccessful applicants may audition again in the future.

The Academy accepts students based on their skill level and suitability for our training programs. The number of successful applicants varies each year.

Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to continue working hard towards their goals and are welcome to re-audition in the future.

International applicants for the Clark Graduate Program, Academy Program (Levels 3 - 1), Associate Program (Levels 6 - 4), and Associate Program+ (Levels 7 - 1) that reside overseas are eligible to apply via video audition submission. Please note this is the first stage in the video audition application process for international applicants, and applicants may be asked to attend a live audition class prior to being made an offer.