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You may audition in three ways:
Attend an audition location.
Check Audition Tour Dates >>Audition online by submitting a video.
View Online Audition Instructions >>Send us an audition DVD.
View DVD Requirements >>
Quinte Ballet School of Canada
Professional Dance Training Program
2011 - 2012 AUDITION TOUR
January/February 2012 Tour
The audition process involves two stages:
Stage One - Audition for the Professional Intensive Program of Summer Dance
Attend an audition in the city nearest you, audition online or submit a DVD.
Online Auditions can take place at any time up until the June 1, 2012 deadline. Students need to simply Contact Us and you will be given access to the user-friendly Online Tutorial which takes students through the steps of posting a secure video of yourself doing prescribed dance exercises.
Audition DVDs can also be submitted at any time up until the June 1, 2012 deadline. Please see DVD requirements for instruction and requirements for submission.
Stage Two - Attend Summer Dance
The second phase of the Audition process takes place at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada during the month of July. The Professional Intensive Program is a four-week dance training period in which auditioning students are assessed for acceptance to the full-time Professional Training Program commencing September 2012.
What are the Audition fees?
- $40.00 CDN if attending an audition class
- $40.00 CDN if auditioning online or if submitting a DVD
If attending an audition class, Contact Us to pre-pay the fee. The fee for the online and DVD auditions must accompany the submission. All fees are payable by cash, cheque, VISA or Mastercard
When Will I Find Out the Outcome of the Audition?
Within two weeks after the audition, your parent(s) will receive an email from QBSC confirming if you have been accepted into the Summer Dance Professional Intensive Program.
During the last week of Summer Dance you will be notified if you are accepted into the full time Professional Training Program commencing in September 2012.
Next Steps:
What are the requirements to Audition?
Students must be presently studying dance with a minimum of 2 years of training in ballet technique (even if another style of dance is their specialty). For students 15 years and older, experience in pointe work is an asset.
What should I wear to an Audition?
Girls should wear a dark coloured leotard, pink tights, soft ballet shoes and have their hair arranged in a bun or pinned close to the head. Students aged 13 and older with pointe experience should bring their pointe shoes to the audition. Boys should wear black tights or shorts, a white t-shirt, socks and soft ballet shoes.
How do I register for an Audition?
We encourage participants to pre-register for an audition. You may register online using the Audition Registration Form. If you require more information, contact the School at 1-866-962-9274 or via email at info@qbsc.ca. Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the time of the audition to finalize registration details.
How long after my audition will I find out if I am accepted for the Summer Dance program?
Within two weeks after the audition your parent(s) will receive an email from the School confirming if you have been accepted into the Summer Dance Professional Intensive Program.
During the last week of the Summer Dance Professional Intensive Program you will be notified if you are accepted into the full time Professional Training Program commencing in September and running throughout the School year.