You can audition for the aDvANCE programme either in-person or by video.
A non-refundable registration fee of $57.50 is to be paid upon registering.
You will need to create an account first in our online portal to register and then select the programme you are auditioning for. We will be in touch with an audition date and time.
Register for the aDvANCE programme here
For students that are unable to make an audition in person we will be accepting audition by video and require the following:
Classical 8-10 minutes
- Barre – 3-5 minutes, on both sides:
- Pliés
- Battement tendus
- Adagio
- Grand battements
- Centre – 3-5 minutes, both sides:
- Adagio
- Pirouettes
- Petite allegro
- Grand allegro
- Pointe work – relevés, échappés and retires and pirouette exercise en pointe (lvl 2 – ballet only)
Contemporary 8-10 minutes
- Floor work
- Plie/torso
- Battement/Travel
- Swing
Variations (optional) 3-5 minutes, skirt may be worn:
- · Classical variation – short variation from standard repertoire
- · Contemporary – demonstrating repertoire or class-work phrases, which illustrate the applicant’s command of a range of movement that is different from the classical variation
Video audition specifications
To submit a valid video audition, ensure your video:
- is a clear, good quality audio / visual recording (does not need to be professionally filmed / edited).
- is no more than 25 minutes in total length.
- contains recently recorded material, filmed as close to the submission date as possible and no more than four months prior.
- contains practical demonstration of the material requested in each of the sections above
- is saved as a digital file and clearly titled with your full name and the month and year of submission. (e.g. Joe Blogs Audition – Oct 2024).
- is submitted as a digital link (YouTube or dropbox etc), via email to office@enpointe.co.nz
Filming tips
- is a clear, good quality audio / visual recording (does not need to be professionally filmed / edited).
- is no more than 25 minutes in total length.
- contains recently recorded material, filmed as close to the submission date as possible and no more than four months prior.
- contains practical demonstration of the material requested in each of the sections above
- is saved as a digital file and clearly titled with your full name and the month and year of submission. (e.g. Joe Blogs Audition – Oct 2024).
- is submitted as a digital link (YouTube), directly into your audition registration form.
Uploading a video to YouTube
Create a free YouTube account or login to your exiting one, then follow the instructions to upload your video. Choose ‘Unlisted’ when selecting the ‘visibility’ of your video. Copy and paste the URL/link into your email.
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