Auditions Calendar 2027
Do you want to study dance full-time in 2027? Start your preparations by consulting our select list of schools.
Ablaze Dance Academy
Gateshead (Newcastle) NSW
Courses: Delivered in brand new facility with 6 great studios, our Elite programs, Bergen Lavelle Classical Coaching and Commercial Elite Performance offered as Full Time or Part Time. Accredited certificates Certificate III in Dance, Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching, Certificate IV in Dance Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management Diploma of Dance are also offered (alongside ATOD).
Audition: OPEN NOW Private and In-class auditions available year round by appointment, video submission available year round.
instagram.com/ablazedanceacademy
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 (ABDA)
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’s Pre-Professional Program
Fortitude Valley, Queensland
Course: Full-Time CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). Delivered in partnership with Empowerdance (RTO 40397).
Audition: Brisbane | September 2026. Applications open May 2026
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
ED5INTERNATIONAL
North Strathfield, NSW
Course: 11356NAT Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts Course
Auditions: Brisbane: Saturday 18th April; Sydney: Sunday 19th April
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, Musical Theatre, Acting, Music. Up to 2 hours of training daily integrated into a normal school day.
Audition: 15 May, 14 August, 30 October. You can also audition via video.
www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au/auditions
The National Ballet School
St Kilda, Victoria
Course titles: Certificate IV in Dance, Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance), Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) and Pathways Training Programs
Audition: Auditions will held in October or by private arrangement. Please visit our website for Audition updates.
www.thenationalballetschool.vic.edu.au
National College of Dance
Newcastle, NSW
Courses: Full-Time Professional Dance Program (2027 Intake) in Classical, Contemporary and Commercial Dance. National College of Dance Pty Limited RTO 91281
CUA 30120 Certificate III in Dance, CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance, CUA 51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance), CUA 60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance), Associate Program from 10+, CUA30320 Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching.
Audition: 15–17 April 2026 and / or Private audition or video submission available
nationalcollegeofdance.com/full-time/request-an-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.
Audition: 19 September: Wellington, New Zealand
Audition dates for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be announced soon and expected between late September and early October.
Please visit our website for full details on how to register for auditions.
www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/study-full-time
NZ Youth Ballet Company - Convergence Dance Studios
Christchurch, New Zealand
Courses: Elite full-time pre-professional ballet training combining world-class classical coaching with the NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Dance and Level 5 Diploma in Dance. Train in a tertiary institute, perform, and develop within a professional company environment.
Audition: by arrangement | Video auditions accepted
Nova City Ballet
New Lambton, Newcastle, NSW
Courses: At Nova City Ballet, pre-professional courses provide elite classical and contemporary training.
Youth Artist Acceleration Program – Flexible Program for high-school aged students
CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance – 12 Month Part-time Course
CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) – Flexible Full-time Course
Vocational Courses delivered in partnership with ATOD – Nationally Recognised Training Organisation (RTO 31624).
Audition: Private auditions available in person or via video submission by appointment.
Visit our website or email admin@novacityballet.com to request a prospectus and audition application form.
Russian Choreographic Academy
Hawthorn East/Camberwell, Victoria
Courses: Russian System Classical Ballet Courses of Study
Tailored Program to enable them to dance internationally.
Audition: available throughout the year by arrangement. Video auditions also accepted.
www.russianchoregraphicacademy.com.au
Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional
Malvern East, Victoria
Courses: CUA40120 - Certificate IV in Dance & CUA51520 - Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Audition: Sunday, July 14th & Sunday, October 11th. Online/Video submissions are also available.
www.scimmdance.com.au/preprofessional
Sydney Dance Company's Pre-Professional Year (PPY)
Sydney, NSW
Courses: Full-time training in classical ballet and contemporary dance technique and performance. CUA51520 Diploma and CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) over two years. Sydney Dance Company is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #45864).
Audition: Sydney – 23 August, Brisbane – 27 September, or online via video submission 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: Tuesday 20 October and Tuesday 17 November 2026, 9am – 2pm Venue: Adelaide College of the Arts. Video Auditions: open 20 July and close 7 December 2026 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: CUA51520 – 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: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance): Recorded audition as part of application – applications are open from 3 August–28 September 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend auditions at Southbank Campus and online in November 2026.
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/undergraduate/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Perth, Western Australia
Courses:
CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
T73 Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
W92 Bachelor of Creative and Performing Arts (Honours) – LINK Dance Company
Master of Arts (Performing Arts)
Audition: Via ECU’s application portal. Face to Face auditions are held in Perth and in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide in early October 2026. Exact times and venue locations will be published on the WAAPA website in June. If required, video applications are also welcomed.