HOW TO APPLY – NZSD Full-Time Application

Step 1: Download & Complete Forms

First: download the Application Checklist. Complete and scan all the forms below before you begin your application.

SUBMITTING YOUR FORMS:

Should you not have your medical forms ready at the time of completing this online application you will still have access to upload them up until the 9th September. 

Please save the Medical form as one single PDF document, the Orthopaedic form as one single PDF document and the Declaration form as one single PDF document, so that you only submit a total of three PDF documents with your application.

Step 2: Gather Photographs

  • Have your application photographs ready. Ensure that they are less than 2mb in size each.
  • Headshot: Colour photo of head and shoulders, 56mm by 37mm in size. Saved as a jpg with your first and last name e.g. Headshot John Smith
  • Colour photo of full body, taken from the front. Camera aimed at bellybutton. Saved as a jpg with your first and last name e.g. Full Length John Smith

Step 3: Complete the application and submit your forms

Once you have completed all forms and your photographs are ready, submit your application online by 9 September 2024.

Application forms will open on Monday 10 June 2024.

Step 4: Attend an audition in September/October 2024

NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA

The School will contact you during the week prior with your audition information.

Wellington – Saturday 28 September
Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

Sydney – Tuesday 1 October
Venue: Village Nation Performing Arts 70 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015

Brisbane – Thursday 3 October
Venue: QLD Ballet, Thomas Dixon Centre (TDC), 406 Montague Road, West End

Melbourne- Friday 4 October
Venue: VCASS, 140 Hall Street, Southbank, VIC 3015

DIGITAL

Digital auditions to be submitted online from Monday, 10 June.

These auditions are open only to applicants who are unable to travel due to current restrictions.

Tips for a seamless application process:

  • You can’t save the application form mid-way.
  • Before you begin filling in the online application, check that you have everything on the Application Checklist.
  • Have PDFs of the completed forms ready if possible – Medical form, Orthopaedic form, and Declaration.
  • Allow enough time for the Medical and Orthopaedic forms to be completed by the relevant medical practitioners.
  • Prepare .jpgs of passport-sized (56x37mm) and full-length photographs ready to upload – each photo must be a JPEG file up to 2MB each. Any larger and the form will not accept it, and you will be unable to move forward in the application.
  • Applicants under 18 years old must have their Medical, Orthopaedic and Declaration forms signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Be ready to pay the audition class fee at the end of the online form:
    • Audition in New Zealand NZD 140.00
    • Audition in Australia NZD 150.00
    • Digital auditions NZD 160.00
  • All audition fees are non-refundable

Our PATHWAYS webinar is a great way to find out what it takes to apply, audition and be a student of the School.