1. Prepare your audition video content and photos, as detailed below.

2. Register an account or log into your account on The Australian Ballet School website.

3. Complete and submit the application form on the booking page (including the program/s you are applying for). You will receive an automated confirmation email if this step has been correctly completed.

4. Finalise payment for your Digital Audition. You will receive an automated confirmation email if this step has been correctly completed.

~ Applications cannot be processed if incomplete.

Photo requirements

Take 2 x standard images (4"x 6" / 10cm x 15cm) of applicant in practice clothes. Required poses:

1. Full length facing side-on profile to the camera with feet together in parallel 1st - Example Photo
2. Tendu a la seconde a terre en face with arms in second - Example Photo

Video requirements

Save your audition video in one of the following formats:

1. YouTube video - Listed/Unlisted
2. Vimeo video - Public/Private

Footage must be compiled into one video, no longer than 30 minutes.

Digital audition submission should be provided as one continuous video

Please ensure video remains viewable until result has been received by parent/carer.

~ See our Frequently Asked Questions, including Tips for Filming Your Digital Audition

For course information, please visit Intra/Interstate & International Training Program

(a)   Barre Work

Please film barre work on both sides (left and right)

- Plies – once in each position

- Battement Tendus

- Battement Fondus

- Developpés

- Grand Battements

(b)   Centre Work

- Port de Bras

- Simple adage (for 12+yrs)

- Sautés

For course information, please visit Full-Time Training

(a) Barre Work

- Demi & Grand Plies – once in each position

- Battement Tendus/Jeté  – 4 in each position front/side/back

- Ronde de Jambe a terre and en l’air – 4 en dehors & en dedans

- Battement Fondus 45 degrees – both sides, all directions

- Developpés 90 degrees – both sides, all directions

- Grand Battements – as for tendus

(b) Centre Work

- Port de Bras

- Adage

- Some centre practice with various pirouettes

- Basic allegro steps

- Small batterie combinations

- Grand Allegro

- Short Variation including beats, jumps and turns

- Enchainment with pirouettes (on pointe for girls)

(c) Solo

A short Classical solo showing applicant's performing quality and personality.

Ensure you read our Terms and Conditions for details on Preferred Dress for Auditions; our Privacy Policy; Feedback; and the School’s Child Safe Standards.

Within one calendar year, only one audition for the following year’s intake will be accepted per person.

Ideally, Full-Time applicants should complete their application by 30 June 2023 to be considered for January 2024 intake.

All Digital Auditions submitted by 20 November 2023 will have results returned within 4-6 weeks. Auditions submitted after this date cannot be guaranteed to be viewed before late January 2024.

Results are generally returned within 4-6 weeks of a complete application being received. During busy periods for the School, processing time may increase.

For 2024 intake into The Australian Ballet School’s training program:

* Applicants must be between 9 -18 years old as at 30 June 2023

* Before applying, international applicants for the Full-Time Program must read the International Students page, including 'International Students Course and Audition Information'.

Successful auditionees will be offered a place/Level in our training program based on their age, location and ability. This arrangement offers greater access and training options to develop young dancers.

The 2023 Digital Audition fee is AU$220. Payment must be received with application in order for the application to be processed.

Refunds do not apply once a Digital Audition application has been received by The Australian Ballet School.