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, 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.
2024 Semester 2 – Foundation Program
Date: Monday 10 June 2024
Times: the audition class will be scheduled between 3:30pm - 6:00pm. Audition class times will be confirmed via email the week prior to the event.
Location: Queensland Ballet Academy, Gate 1, 101 L'Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD
Cost: $25
Eligibility: please see our Foundation Program page for more information.
Audition applications close: 3 June 2024 (11.59pm)
Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions of registration and attendance for this event, before registering your child.
2025 Semester 1 – Foundation Program
Audition applications open: 1 August 2024
Audition applications close: 11 November 2024 (11.59pm)
Audition date: 18 November 2024 (Brisbane)
More details will be announced soon regarding the audition process.
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.
2025 Guest Academy Program (video audition)
Audition applications open: 1 July 2024
Audition applications close: 1 November 2024 (11.59pm)
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.
Guest Academy Program auditions will be held exclusively via video audition, please complete the Expression of Interest form below to receive a notification once auditions open.
2025 Upper and Lower School
Audition applications open: 1 May 2024
Audition applications close: 5 August 2024 (11.59pm)
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
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. To find out more about our Upper School Level 1 Contemporary Course, please click here.
More details will be announced soon regarding the 2025 audition process, please complete the Expression of Interest from below to receive a notification once applications open.
2025 Pre-Professional Program
Audition
applications open: 1 May 2024
Audition
applications close: 19 August 2024 (11.59pm)
Audition
date: 8 September 2024 (Melbourne)
Audition
date: 14 September 2024 (Brisbane)
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.
More details will be announced soon regarding the 2025 audition process, please complete the Expression of Interest from below to receive a notification once applications open.
#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.
#Academy International Auditions
2025 Upper School, Lower School and Pre-Professional Program (video audition)
Audition applications open: 1 July 2024
Audition applications close: 1 November 2024 (11.59pm)
More details will be announced soon regarding the 2025 audition process.
Please note that scheduled auditions for 2024 have now passed, to enquire about the possibility of submitting a late application please complete the 2024 Audition Expression of Interest Form
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Events
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