How to Apply for Audition
Entry to all Yates Academy training programmes is by audition and interview. We offer both in-person and video submission options, assessed to the same standard.
Audition-Led Entry
We seek dancers with:
Strong technical foundation
Performance potential
Professional attitude
Commitment to intensive
training
All applicants also complete a short
interview as part of the process.
There are no audition fees.
Application Pathways
Option 1: Online Video Audition
Ideal for:
Video Requirements:
Interviews are scheduled after submission.
Option 2: In-Person Audition / Open Day
Applicants can attend one of our audition days to:
We evaluate:
Interview & Offers
 All applicants (video or in-person) are interviewed. Offers are made based on suitability, ability, and readiness for our Elite Training Programme. Cohorts are kept small and selective.
International Applicants
Yates Academy welcomes international dancers. Video auditions offer a flexible entry route. In some cases, accepted students may be invited to an in-person session prior to enrolment.
Audition
Dates
Auditions and Open Days run year-round in preparation for each September intake. All auditions are by application only.
Submit your application
Take the next step in your professional journey. Submit your application and start your training at Yates Academy – where serious dancers train for real outcomes.