HOW TO APPLY

IS THE CAT FOR ME?

I am between the ages of 10 and 16 years (on the 1 September 2022)
I am enthusiastic about dance
I am highly motivated and eager to develop new skills
I believe I have exceptional talent and potential within dance

If any of the above sounds like you, apply today!

Applications are accepted from young people aged 10-16 years (on the 1 September 2022) from the East of England from all backgrounds.

We’re looking for applicants with strong physical awareness, creativity, the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Both non-experienced and experienced young dancers are encouraged to apply.

AUDITIONS

If you would like to join the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT), you will need to attend a FREE audition. Auditions run each year in May and June.

The auditions are designed so that everyone can take part and have fun. We also have optional Audition Support Workshops to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

There is a two-stage audition process. Everyone who applies will be invited to take part in a Stage One Audition which will include three short workshops in contemporary technique, ballet and creative – you do not need to prepare anything in advance of the audition. Students will be placed in a class with people of a similar age and level of experience.

The auditions are designed to be as accessible and fun as possible, so you don’t need to have any previous dance experience. You may then be invited to attend a Stage Two audition.

We encourage everyone to apply, no matter previous dance experience.

Auditions will take place at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1DW on the below dates.

STAGE ONE AUDITIONS 2022
You will only need to attend one date:

Saturday 21 May
Tuesday 31 May
Wednesday 1 June

STAGE TWO AUDITIONS 2022
You will only need to attend one date, and the Stage Two Auditions are invite only:

Saturday 11 June (Invite Only)
Sunday 12 June (Invite Only)

All auditions are free to attend.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to audition, you will need to complete an application form.

Please complete and submit our Online Audition Application Form.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
SUNDAY 8 May 2022, 5PM

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES
Please get in touch if you have any queires, or if you would like a paper application form.
CAT@danceeast.co.uk | 01473 295234

A MESSAGE FROM THE CAT

FUNDED PLACES

If you are invited to join the DanceEast CAT, you are able to access a Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) Grants. These are provided by the Department for Education and are available to those whose household income sit within the relevant income brackets, featured on our website under Costs and Funding.

MDS Full Grant (Relevant household income up to £31,139)
MDS Grant Part Grant ( Relevant household income of £31,140 – £68,506)

Please note, to qualify for a grant the applicant must have been resident in the British Islands for three years prior, be a member of the European Economic Area or Switzerland or be a refugee of the child of a refugee (conditions apply).