Auditions Calendar 2026
Do you want to study dance full-time in 2026? Start your preparations by consulting our select list of schools.
Ablaze Dance Academy
Adamstown, NSW
Courses: Catering to dancers preparing for professional careers in Classical Ballet, Contemporary and the Commercial/Performing Arts Industry. Bergen Lavelle Classical Coaching & Commercial Elite Performance Full-time and Part-time Courses.
Audition: Private and confidential auditions available via appointment throughout the year. Online submissions available upon request.
The Academy Australia
Tuggerah, NSW
Courses: After-School Program (Ages 2-19); Part-Time Commercial Program; Transitional Classical/Contemporary Program (Ages 10-13)
Full-Time Classical/Contemporary Course (Ages 13+): optional Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Dance, offered by Empowerdance Pty Ltd
Audition: Private or In-Class Available throughout the year by appointment only. Video Auditions Accepted. Placement Available Year-Round.
www.theacademyaustralia.com.au
Alegria Dance Studios
Tempe, NSW
Courses: Full Time Classical Ballet Course (Contemporary, Jazz & Spanish included)
Audition: by private arrangement throughout the year
Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy
Southport, Queensland
Courses: After-School Classes for 3-16 year olds, Part-Time Training Program for 12-14 year olds & Full-Time Training Program from 13 years, including Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Dance offered in partnership with Empowerdance Pty Ltd RTO: 40397
Audition: Private or In-class auditions throughout the year by appointment only
Annette Roselli Dance Academy
Manly West/Tingalpa, Queensland
Courses: Full-time Elite Training Program (ETP) from 13 years, Part-time Training Program for 12-16 year olds, after school classes for 1-20 year olds, Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Dance - Certificate III in Dance (CUA30120), Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40120), Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40320), Diploma of Professional Dance - Elite Performance (CUA51520), Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance - Elite Performance (CUA60120).
Audition: Private auditions available by appointment or online as required.
www.annetteroselliballet.com.au
Australasian Dance Collective
Fortitude Valley, Queensland
Course: Offering CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). ADC will deliver this qualification in partnership with Australian Teachers of Dancing (RTO 31624).
Audition: Audition date: Brisbane | September 2025. Applications open May 2025
www.australasiandancecollective.com/training
The Australian Ballet School
Melbourne, Victoria
Courses: Auditions are required for entry into The Australian Ballet School’s Part-Time Program (Levels 1-3) and Full Time Program (Levels 4-8), which includes the CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 110134D (Levels 5 & 6, two year course); CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 110135C (Level 7, one year course); and 11008NAT Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet CRICOS 108466B (Level 8, one year course).
Audition: Two ways to audition, via the annual National Audition Tour or by submitting a digital audition
www.australianballetschool.com.au/auditions
Dance North Academy
Northern Beaches Sydney, NSW
Courses: Full-Time Ballet Course | Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm. Includes a diverse range of classes, such as classical ballet, pointe, variations, boys' coaching, repertoire, pilates and conditioning, coaching, and contemporary.
Open Live Audition: To be Announced.
Online Audition: Open now – 31st August 2025
www.dancenorthacademy.com.au/auditions
Danceworks Sydney
Darlington, NSW
Courses: : CUA 51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) and CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Audition: Private auditions accepted throughout the year
www.danceworkssydney.com.au/fulltime-training
ED5INTERNATIONAL
North Strathfield, NSW
Course: 10874NAT Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts Course
Audition (or by private arrangement): Early Entry – Online only, closing date Friday 25th April.
Main Auditions – Brisbane: Saturday 31st May, Sydney: Sunday 1st June
Visit our website to request a Prospectus and Audition application form. Online and private auditions also available.
The McDonald College
North Strathfield, NSW
Courses: Classical Ballet, Dance, Senior Contemporary Dance (with Sydney Dance Company), Musical Theatre, Acting, Music. Up to 2 hours of training daily integrated into a normal school day.
Audition: 28 March, 23 May, 22 August, 24 October. You can also audition via video.
www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au/apply/auditions/
The National Ballet School
St Kilda, Victoria
Course titles: (CUA40120) Certificate IV in Dance Diploma. (CUA51520) Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). (CUA51520), Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance).
Audition (or by private arrangement): October (visit site for updates)
www.thenationalballetschool.vic.edu.au
National College of Dance
Newcastle, NSW
Courses: Take your training to the next level. Join our individually designed, elite training program in classical, contemporary or commercial. 1. Associate Program. 2. CUA30120 Certificate 3 in Dance, 3. CUA40120 Certificate 4 in Dance, 4. CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) 5. CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Audition: Auditions times available by contacting NCD on 0249529294
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)
Prahran, Victoria
Course: Bachelor of Circus Arts: RTO 0109/CRICOS Code 117405G
Within NICA’s world-class facilities, you’ll learn from a dedicated and highly skilled faculty of artists and industry professionals who deliver an innovative contemporary circus arts curriculum that emphasises technical mastery, nurtures your individual strengths, and paves the way for success in circus and physical theatre.
Auditions are held in September 2025, in-person at NICA and via video audition.
New Zealand School of Dance
Wellington, New Zealand
Courses: NZSD offers two full-time professional dance training programmes majoring in either Classical Ballet or Contemporary Dance: The New Zealand Diploma in Dance Performance (Level 6) is a two-year course designed to prepare students for a performance career.
Upon completion, students may apply to complete The New Zealand School of Dance Diploma in Dance Performance (Level 7), which focuses on providing performance opportunities and industry experience.
The New Zealand School of Dance Diploma in Dance Performance (Level 7) is equivalent to an undergraduate degree, allowing the possibility of postgraduate study and many career pathways. Entry to full-time training at the New Zealand School of Dance is by audition.
2025 Audition Dates:
20 September: Wellington, New Zealand
2 October: Melbourne, Australia
4 October: Sydney, Australia
5 October: Brisbane, Australia
Please visit our website for full details on how to register for auditions.
www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/study-full-time
NSW International Ballet Academy
Pymble, NSW
Course: Full-Time Training Program, CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance, CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance), CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.
Audition: By Private Arrangement.
nswinternationalballetacademy.com.au/
Nova City Ballet
New Lambton, Newcastle, NSW
Courses: Specialising in ballet and contemporary we offer two Pre-Professional program options
CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance – 12 Month Part-time Course
CUA51520 Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance) – 8 Month & 18 Month Full-time Course (in partnership with ATOD Nationally Recognised Training Organisation 31624)
Audition: For early entry: Open Audition Day 20th June 2025 OR Private Audition in person or video by appointment.
Visit our website to request a Prospectus and Audition application form.
Queensland Ballet
Brisbane, Queensland
Course: 2026 Company and Jette Parker Young Artist
Audition: Brisbane & Melbourne – Please check website for details. Dancers must submit an expression of interest, and suitable candidates will be invited to audition.
queenslandballet.com.au/auditions
Queensland Ballet Academy
Brisbane, Queensland
2026 Academy Audition Dates:
Pre-Professional Program (Post-School): Brisbane & Melbourne – September 2025.
Lower & Upper School (Academic Years 7 – 12): Brisbane – 23 August 2025, Sydney & Melbourne – August 2025.
Guest Academy Program (Academic Years 7 – 9): Audition via video submission only, applications close 18 October 2025.
Foundation Program (Academic Years Prep – 6): Brisbane – 9 June 2025 (for Semester 2 2025), Brisbane – 24 November 2025 (for Semester 1 2026).
2026 International Video Auditions (Pre-Professional Program, Lower & Upper School): Applications close August 2025
academy.queenslandballet.com.au/auditions
Queensland College of Dance
Kedron, Brisbane Queensland
Courses:
Full-time Accredited Courses: BALLET, COMMERCIAL, CONTEMPORARY, MUSICAL THEATRE
CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre
10955NAT Advanced Diploma of Art (Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance)
Part-time Accredited Course: DANCE EXCELLENCE, ELITE AND TRANSITIONAL BALLET
CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance.
CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance
RTO1476/CRICOS 01600A.
Audition: Now accepting online and private auditions for 2026 intake.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE AUDITION DAY for Full-Time and Part-time courses 2026 intake – Sunday 3rd August 2025 (register online)
www.queenslandcollegeofdance.com.au
Scimm. Dance
Malvern East, Victoria
Courses: Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional: A full-time training course tailored to an elite pre-professional level in contemporary dance. Qualifications include CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance & CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance.
Audition: Mid-Year Intake: June 4th & 5th, 1st Audition: July 27th, 2nd Audition September 25th. Online Applications are also encouraged.
www.scimmdance.com.au/preprofessional
Sydney Dance Company's Pre-Professional Year (PPY)
Sydney, NSW
Courses: Professional Training in Classical and Contemporary Dance Technique and Performance. Offering CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) and CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) over 2 years (RTO #45863). See website for more information on auditioning
Audition: Sydney - 14 September, Brisbane – 28 September, or online as required
www.sydneydancecompany.com/advanced-training/pre-professional-year
TAFE SA I Adelaide College of the Arts
Adelaide, South Australia
Courses: Certificate IV in Dance [CUA40120] and Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance), delivered in partnership with Flinders University
Audition: Monday 20 October and Monday 24 November 2025, 9am – 2pm Venue: Adelaide College of the Arts. Video Auditions: open 21 July and close 5 December 2025 and can be emailed to admissions@tafesa.edu.au
Tanya Pearson Academy
St Leonards, NSW
Courses: Full Time Programs (Levels I, II, III & Pre-Professional) Qualification: CUA61520 – Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Audition: By video or private audition throughout the year: tanyapearsonacademy.com.au/full-time-courses-audition-application-form
Part-Time Programs Audition by video or private audition throughout the year: app.classmanager.com/portal/tanya-pearson-academy/register
Affiliate Program Applications welcome throughout the year: tanyapearsonacademy.com.au/affiliate-form
Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne
Southbank, Victoria
Courses: Master of Dance: Recorded performance as part of online application portfolio – applications are open from 29 September–31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an online interview in November 2025.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance): Recorded audition as part of application – applications are open from 28 July–29 September 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend auditions at Southbank Campus and online in November 2025.
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-dance
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/undergraduate/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Mount Lawley, Western Australia
Courses:
CUA51520 - Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) – LINK Dance Company
Master of Arts (Performing Arts)
Audition: WAAPA’s application portal opens on the 1st of May and closes 1st September. Auditions are held in Perth in September and in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide in late-September/early October. Exact times and venue locations will be published on the WAAPA website in June.
www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/dance