CAT – Before you Apply
We want to give prospective students an insight into what it is like to be part of the DanceEast CAT, so we host a range of free evenings including Taster Days, Open Days, and Information Talks.
All our events are designed so that everyone can take part, regardless of their previous dance experience. These events are a great way to meet the CAT team, experience the training, and learn more about the programme.
All our Taster Days and Open Day events are free to attend but must be booked in advance.
Register your interest
Register your interest in CATCOME AND DANCE: TAKE PART IN A FREE TASTER DAY
Our Taster Days are free to attend and give you the chance to take part in a dance workshop, led by one of our fantastic CAT tutors. Whilst you are dancing, your parents/carers have the chance to speak to the team and listen to a presentation where they will find out more about the programme.
Taster Days take place each year during February half term in Ipswich, Norwich and Cambridge, and you need to be aged 10-16 to attend.
Ipswich
Join us for a Taster Day at DanceEast Jerwood DanceHouse on Sunday 8 February, 11.30am – 5.00pm
Book a free ticketIpswich (half term)
Join us for a Taster Day at DanceEast Jerwood DanceHouse on Sunday 22 February, 11.30am – 5.00pm
Book a free ticketNorwich (half term)
Join us for a Taster Day at The Garage, 14 Chapelfield North, Norwich, on Monday 16 February from 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Book a free ticketCambridge (half term)
Join us for a Taster Day at Storey’s Field Centre, Cambridge, on Tuesday 17 February from 12.00pm – 4.00pm.
Book a free ticketCOME AND WATCH
ATTEND AN OPEN EVENT
Our Open Events give you and your parents/carers the opportunity to see the DanceEast CAT in action! You will watch our current CAT classes, speak to the CAT team, and have a tour of our world-class DanceHouse. You need to be aged 10-16 to attend.
Our Address is Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DW
Open Studio
Join us at the Jerwood DanceHouse on Sunday 8 March from 10.30am – 3.00pm.
Book a free ticketAudition
The audition deadline for September 2025 student intake has now passed.
If you would like to join the DanceEast CAT you will need to attend an audition. The auditions are designed to be accessible and fun for everyone. We encourage everyone who is interested in joining the CAT to apply to audition; you do not need to have previous dance experience; we look for potential.
DanceEast CAT auditions are held once a year, with the next round expected to be announced around March 2026.
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