Rambert School PRE|VOC and PRE|PARE Auditions

  • Prevocational Auditions 2026-27

    PRE|VOC and PRE|PARE

  • Course Dates: September 2026 - July 2027

    Bursaries available | Ages 11-19

  • PRE|VOC

    A year-long ballet and contemporary training and performance programme for young dancers aged 14-19 preparing to apply for vocational dance training.

    Date: Every Saturday from September 2026 - July 2027, except for school half terms and holidays.

    Time: 10:00AM - 4:30PM

    Course Fee: £336 per term


    PRE|PARE

    A year-long course for 11-17 year olds with raw talent and potential in dance, developing the fundamental skills in contemporary and ballet dance.

    Date: Every Saturday from September 2026 - July 2027, except for school half terms and holidays.

    Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM

    Course Fee: £240 per term


    AUDITION INFORMATION
    You will be invited to take part in a three-hour workshop-based audition at Rambert School. Auditions are being held over three Saturdays on 6th, 13th, 20th June.

    The auditions are split as follows:

    6th June: PRE|PARE (AM only)

    13th & 20th June: PRE|VOC (AM & PM)


    You will take Ballet, Pointe (if en pointe already), Virtuosity, Contemporary and Creative classes. You will meet the Prevocational Course Leaders and find out more about Rambert School.

    • Rambert School PRE|PARE applicants must be at least 11 years old on the 1st September 2026.
    • Rambert School PRE|VOC applicants must be at least 14 years old on the 1st September 2026.
    • Students should have been taking weekly classes in Ballet or Contemporary dance to an intermediate standard and be looking to pursue training at a prevocational/vocational level. Students who are not currently en pointe are welcome to apply.
    • Applications are welcome from those who reside in the UK only.


    All auditionees will hear the outcome of their audition by Friday 3rd July 2026.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2026

    DIGITAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY 18TH JUNE 2026

  • Dancer Information

    All information is to be completed by a parent/guardian
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Age on 1st September 2026*
  • Gender identity*

  • In case of emergencies on the day please tell us...

  • Would you like to add a second emergency contact?*

  • Audition Information

  • Audition slots are offered on a first come first serve basis. We cannot guarantee you will be given the date and time you requested, but we will aim to give you the next closest available slot where possible.

    We highly recommend you attend an audition in person.

    However, if you cannot make any of the dates below, then please select the digital audition option.

    For digital auditionees please submit a video of the following:

    • 30 seconds-1 minute of Ballet work, of your own choice (exercises, solo, etc.)
    • 30 seconds-1 minute of Contemporary work, of your own choice (exercises, solo, etc.)

    This can be filmed anywhere, but please ensure we can see your full body and the location is well lit. 

    Please upload your videos below. If you have any issues with uploading your content, please get in touch via shortcourses@rambertschool.org.uk 

  • Audition dates and time preference

  • Please select all dates that you can attend*
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  • Have you taken part in any other activities run by Rambert School, in the past?*
  • How long would it take you to travel to the course?
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  • Education and Dance Experience

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  • Personal Statement

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  • Have you already auditioned for vocational dance training?*

  • Photograph

  • Please upload a clear headshot with hair off the face, head facing straight forward.

    Applications submitted without the photograph requested (either in this form or by email if technical difficulties) will not be considered.

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  • Encouragement to disclose

    Applicants should be reassured that any information you disclose is so that we can support you during the application process.

  • DISABILITY

    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, mental health, a physical or sensory impairment) at the earliest opportunity. We can then endeavour to support you during the course.

    Applicants should be reassured that any information you disclose is so that we can support you during the application process.

  • Do you identify as a disabled person? This includes SEND, being D/deaf and having long-term physical or mental health conditions.*

  • MEDICAL INFORMATION

    Please give details of any known medical conditions, allergies, or injuries that may impact the dancer, which is relevant to us supporting them.

  • CARE LEAVER / CARE EXPERIENCED

    Guidance note: The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 states that a Care Leaver is someone who has been in the care of the Local Authority for a period of 13 weeks or more spanning their 16th birthday. We ask for this information to ensure that eligible students receive available Care Leaver funding and additional support.

  • Are you a Care Leaver/Care Experienced?*

  • BURSARIES

    There are means-tested bursaries available for UK residents only. The application process for bursaries will be sent to all dancers who are offered a place on the course i.e. after auditions have taken place.

  • Do you require financial assistance to attend the prevocational course?*

  • Declaration and Signature

  • I declare that to the best of my knowledge all information given in this application is true, accurate and complete. Writing your name below will count as your e-signature.

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  • If you have any queries about completing this application form please contact Rambert School on

    +44 (0) 20 8892 9960

    shortcourses@rambertschool.org.uk 

     

    Thank you. Please complete the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion section below. The information you give is only for monitoring purposes and will not be used as part of your application.

  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  • Please complete the following monitoring information. Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, religion or disability.

  • I Identify my ethnicity as*
  • My household income is*
  • At school I was eligible for Free School Meals*

  • Thank you for filling in this form.

    Audition applications close on 22nd May (digital audition applications will remain open until 18th June). Rambert School will be in touch to book a selected audition slot with you within 7 working days of receiving this application form.

    If you have any queries in the meantime, please email us at shortcourses@rambertschool.org.uk 

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