Dance Auditions

Auditions are required for students interested in participating in Arts Umbrella Dance professional training programs, post-secondary programs and annual summer intensives.
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Dance Auditions

About Our Auditions

Admission to the following Arts Umbrella Dance programs is by audition only. Audition tours take place each year, with dates in Vancouver, Toronto, New York and Amsterdam. Stay informed about audition requirements and dates near you.

*Successful candidates for the Arts Umbrella Post-Secondary Program must also apply to our academic partner after receiving acceptance to Arts Umbrella. This is a requirement for international candidates and optional for domestic candidates.

For more details on the admissions process, contact [email protected].

Upcoming Audition Dates

Vancouver | November 22

Professional Training Program (Grades 8-12), ISDI2 (Grade 6-10) and ISDI (Grade 11 & 12)

Toronto | January 3, 2027

Post-Secondary Program, Post-Secondary Preparation Program, Professional Training Program (Grades 8-12), ISDI2 (Grades 6-10), ISDI (Grade 11, 12, and Post-Secondary level)

New York City | January 9, 2027

Post-Secondary Program, ISDI2 (Grades 6-10), ISDI (Grade 11, 12, and Post-Secondary level)

London | January 16, 2027

Post-Secondary Program, ISDI2 (Grades 6-10), ISDI (Grade 11, 12, and Post-Secondary level)

Vancouver | January 24, 2027

Post-Secondary Program, ISDI (Post-Secondary level only)

Vancouver | February 28, 2027

Pre-Elementary Program, Afternoon Professional Training Program, ISDI2 (Grades 6-10), ISDI (Grade 11, 12, and Post-Secondary level), Post-Secondary Preparation Program

Video Audition Deadlines

Professional Training Program | December 10, 2026⁠

Post-Secondary Program | February 1, 2027⁠

ISDI & ISDI2 | March 1, 2027

⁠Post-Secondary Preparation (PSP) | August 1, 2027⁠

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Video Audition Requirements

Post Secondary Preparation Program & Post-Secondary Program

  • Close-up of face saying name and age
  • 3 minutes of barre work (one side only) including:
    • Plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, adage with arabesque and attitude lines, grand battements
  • Centre work:
    • Tendu, dégagé, or rond de jambe
    • Adage
    • Travelling pirouettes
    • Medium allegro and grand allegro
  • Pointe work including:
    • Échappé relevé in second and fourth positions, retiré, and diagonal piqué turns
  • Maximum 2 minute classical variation
  • 1-2 minute contemporary solo (please include the name of the choreographer)

International Summer Dance Intensive

  • Close-up of face saying name and age
  • 3 minutes of barre work (one side only) including:
    • Plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, adage with arabesque and attitude lines, grand battements
  • Centre work:
    • Tendu, dégagé, or rond de jambe
    • Adage
    • Travelling pirouettes
    • Medium allegro and grand allegro
  • Pointe work including:
    • Échappé relevé in second and fourth positions, retiré, and diagonal piqué turns
  • 1-2 minute contemporary solo (please include the name of the choreographer)

ISDI2

  • Close-up of face saying name and age
  • 3 minutes of barre work (one side only) including:
    • Plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, adage with arabesque and attitude lines, grand battements
  • Centre work:
    • Tendu, dégagé, or rond de jambe
    • Adage
    • Travelling pirouettes
    • Medium allegro and grand allegro
  • For Grade 8, 9, and 10 only: Pointe work including:
    • Échappé relevé in second and fourth positions, retiré, and diagonal piqué turns