2026 Full-Time Academy Auditions
About Full-Time:
At Dance North Academy, we share the passion for nurturing the artists of tomorrow, providing a clear pathway to success through intensive training and mentorship. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive Full-Time Academy, designed to develop and cultivate the talents of young dancers sought-after on both national and international stages.
Dance North Academy hold auditions annually in the latter half of the year for the following year's intake into our prestigious Full-Time Classical Ballet Program. We are now thrilled to announce the commencement of our new Full-Time Contemporary Program which will start 2026. Entry to our Full-Time Programs are either by invitation or audition, ensuring that each student is selected based on talent, dedication, and potential.
Dance North Academy invites aspiring dancers to audition for our prestigious Full-Time Academy for entry in 2026.
Classical Ballet Full-Time Course:
Date: 31st August 2025.
Location: North Manly Studios (2/2-4 William St, North Manly)
Contemporary Full-Time Course:
Date: TBC
Location: North Manly Studios (2/2-4 William St, North Manly)
Join us at Dance North Academy.
If you dream of a career in dance and are ready to take the next step towards realising your aspirations, we invite you to audition for one of our Full-Time Programs. Our highly esteemed faculty awaits aspiring dancers like you.
More Information
For more information about our audition process or to enquire about the Dance North Academy Full-Time Programs, please contact us at (02) 8018 6330 or email us at fulltime@dancenorthacademy.com.au.
Our Esteemed Classical Ballet Full-Time Academy Faculty
Dance North Academy boasts a highly professional and esteemed faculty for our Full-Time Academy. Each member of our Full-Time faculty brings a wealth of expertise and fosters a nurturing experience for our Full-Time students.
Vicki Attard
Adam Blanch
Adam Bull
Davide Di Giovanni
Lucinda Dunn OAM
Jasmin Durham
Catherine Edwards
Heidi Landford
Danilo Radojevic
Darren Spowart
Mandi Whittaker
Live Open Audition Process:
Our audition process allows us to assess candidates' technical proficiency and artistic expression. Following the audition, all applicants will remain for interviews with our esteemed faculty, providing further insight into their potential fit within our program and discussing applicants’ individual goals and aspirations.
Applicants are required to prepare a 1 minute contemporary solo if auditioning for the Full-Time Contemporary Course. Applicants are not required to prepare any material in advance if auditioning for the Full-Time Classical Ballet Course.
Live Open Full-Time Classical Course Audition Schedule: Sunday - 31/08/2025
9:00am Arrival (self warm-up and registration)
10:00 – 11:30am Open Classical Ballet class (1 hr 30 min)
15 minute break
11:45 – 12:15pm Pointe class/Boys class (30 min)
15 minute break
12:30 – 1:30pm Open Contemporary class (1 hr)
1:30 – 3:30pm Interviews
Faculty
Panel: Mandi Whittaker, Adam Blanch, Vicki Attard & Catherine Edwards.
Open Classical Ballet class Teacher: Lucinda Dunn.
Open Contemporary class Teacher: TBC
What to bring and wear for the Live Open Audition?
Applicants may wear any colour leotard, ballet tights, ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
Contemporary black tights.
Water bottle & snacks.
Any medication if required.
On the audition day, you will receive an audition number to pin to the front of your leotard.
Live Open Full-Time Contemporary Course Audition Schedule: Date - TBC
9:00am Arrival (self warm-up and registration)
10:00 – 11:00am Open Classical Ballet class (1 hr)
15 minute break
11:15 – 12:15pm Contemporary technique class (1 hr)
15 minute break
12:30 – 1:30pm Contemporary Repertoire / Improvisation (1 hr)
1:30 - 2:30pm - Solo Performances
2:30 – 4:00pm Interviews
Address: 2/2-4 William St North Manly, 2100.
Faculty
Panel: Mandi Whittaker & Adam Blanch
Open Classical Ballet Class Teacher: TBC
Open Contemporary Class and Rep Teacher: TBC
What to bring and wear for the Live Open Audition?
Applicants may wear any colour leotard, contemporary black tights, ballet shoes or socks
Music on phone or laptop for contemporary solo
Water bottle and snacks
Any medication if required
On the audition day, you will receive an audition number to pin to the front of your leotard