CAT – How To Apply
We accept applications from young people in the East of England, aged between 10-16 years (on 1 September 2025), from all backgrounds.
If you are enthusiastic about dance, are highly motivated and eager to develop new skills, and believe that you have exceptional talent and potential within dance we want to hear from you!
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.
AUDITIONS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: We have extended our application deadline to 15 MAY 2025, 3.00pm.
There is a two-stage audition process for September 2025 entry. All eligible young people aged 10-16 years on 1 September 2025 will be invited to a stage one audition. The stage one auditions include creative and technique workshops and have been designed to be accessible and fun, regardless of your previous experience.
STAGE ONE AUDITIONS 2025
- Saturday 17 May 2025
- Tuesday 27 May 2025
Following the stage one audition, you may then be invited to attend a stage two audition.
Auditions will take place at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1DW on the below dates.
Everyone who applies, and is eligible, will be invited to attend a stage one audition. You will only need to attend one of the dates above.
STAGE TWO AUDITIONS 2025
You will only need to attend one date, and the Stage Two Auditions are invite only:
- Saturday 7 June (Invite Only)
- Sunday 8 June (Invite Only)
All auditions are free to attend.
