Dance City Contemporary Auditions

First Stage Open Auditions

Open auditions are held in the summer each year for entry in September to both of our CAT programmes for anyone aged 10-16years. Applicants must complete and return a CAT Audition Application Form (click to download) to reserve a place on their preferred audition date.

First Stage Auditions for 2023 entry to the CAT Contemporary programme (Newcastle) are taking place on:

Saturday 20 May 2023
1pm – 3pm or 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Sunday 21 May 2023
10:30am – 12:30pm or 1pm – 3pm

You will receive confirmation of your First Stage Audition place when we have received your audition application form.

You will then be sent a link to access a video of a movement phrase which will be taught at the audition. You are welcome to learn this phrase in advance of the day however, this phrase will also be taught and broken down within the audition session as well. It is not a requirement to learn this phrase in advance.

The deadline to apply for the Contemporary Programme is Wednesday 17 May 2023.
Successful applicants will be invited to a Second Stage audition on either Saturday 10 June, Sunday 11 June or Saturday 17 June.