UK Applicants

The central objective of the degree is to develop and enhance the students’ ability to perform in Ballet and Contemporary Dance at a professional level. Therefore, irrespective of academic qualifications or prior learning experience, entry is subject to audition.

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcomes applications from disabled people and offers places solely on the basis of potential and suitability for a career in the profession. You are encouraged to disclose any impairment or condition (for example, dyslexia, a physical, sensory or mental health condition) at the earliest opportunity so that we can endeavour to meet your needs at audition and during the course.

Applicants must have turned 16 years by 1st September in the year of entry.

EU, EEA and Overseas students are required to achieve at least a Level B1 in one of the English testing systems recognised by the UKVI. The certificate gained should be a Secure English Language Test (SELT).

There are no academic requirements for entry to the FD/BA (Hons) Ballet and Contemporary Course course.  Entry is via a two stage audition process.

See Overseas Students page for more information on studying in London and Visa applications.

Entry to Rambert School for September 2025 is through a two-stage audition process. All applicants must complete and submit an application form and pay the £50 application fee. This fee covers the cost of processing the application and is not refundable if an audition offer is not made.

Please find our application form here.

The school is also able to offer a limited number of application fee waivers please apply directly to the school by emailing Head of Admissions at Judy Bowden to make a request for an application fee waiver.

There is a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee of £50. This fee covers the cost of processing the application and is not refundable if an audition offer is not made.

Please note, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of application form.

Travel bursary

We have a small number of travel bursaries available to UK students travelling within the UK to attend audition in person at Rambert School. The travel bursary will be a contribution towards the cost of travel to audition at Rambert School for the auditionee only . Decisions will be made on an individual basis. Applications for a in person travel bursary can be made via the application form .

Application Fee Waivers
The school is also able to offer a limited number of application fee waivers. Please see the course application form for more details.

Fees

For more information about fees, visit our Fees and Finance page.

Entry to Rambert School is through a two-stage audition process. All applicants must download, fully complete and submit an application form and pay the £50 application fee.

Stage One Auditions

Auditions will only be accepted if an applicant has completed an application form and paid the application fee of £50.

Application Fee Waivers

The school is also able to offer a limited number of application fee waivers, please apply directly to the school by emailing Head of Admissions at Judy Bowden to make a request for a fee waiver.

Audition Dates 

First stage auditions are to be held in person at the School.  

Auditions will be held on: 

The admissions team will allocate you an audition day and time. 

Applicants unable to attend in person for the first stage audition process are invited to follow the digital audition route detailed below. Applicants who submit a digital audition should be reassured that digital auditions are regarded equally to those whom are able to attend in person. Students will be sent a link to our digital audition information once they have submitted an application and paid the application fee.

Second Stage Audition

Successful auditionees from the first stage audition will be invited to attend a second stage face to face audition on either:

Friday 14 March 2025 AM or PM, or Monday 17  March 2025  AM or PM

First Stage Audition Content 

• Focus warmup 
• Ballet with pointe work for auditionees with pointe training  
• Contemporary, including creative work/improvisation 
• Performance of a pre-prepared solo (to panel only) 

Pre-Prepared Solo  

Auditionees should prepare a solo to perform to the panel. The solo should be a maximum of 1 minute and will preferably be your own choreography (not classical repertoire) 

If music is used, an iPod or mobile phone should be brought to the audition   

Auditionees will be advised if they have been successful within 48 hours of audition.   

For more detailed information, including what to wear and what to prepare for audition, please see: Audition Process & Selection Criteria

Auditionees will be assessed on the following criteria:

Movement Quality
Co-Ordination
Flow
Line
Dynamics
Musicality
Rhythmic awareness
Musical awareness
Musical dynamics
Musical phrasing
Presence
Eye line
Confidence
Grasp of appropriate style
Dramatic Sense
Commitment, helpfulness and co-operation
Level of concentration
Attitude to the learning of oneself and others
Attitude to the teacher
Attitude to other students
Dance Technical Ability as concerns the use of:
Feet
Legs
Torso
Arms

Second Stage Audition Content 

• 1-hour Ballet class 
• Pointe work for auditionees with pointe training  
• 1-hour Contemporary Dance class, including a creative work/improvisation 

• Some auditionees will be required to attend a physical assessment  
• Some auditionees will be required to attend an interview  

To access all the Policies and Procedures please visit our Policies and Procedures Page.

For more information on our Admissions Policy and Application Terms and Conditions, please visit Policies and Procedures.

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Wednesday 2 October 2024 2pm

Monday 7 October 2024 2pm

Wednesday 16 October 2024 2pm

Monday 4 November  2024 2pm

Wednesday 13 November 2024 2pm

Monday 25 November 2024 2pm