Youth Dance Film Project: Audition Workshop

Overview

Be part of a brand new dance film with English National Ballet!

English National Ballet is creating an exciting new short dance film, choreographed by the acclaimed Prince Lyons, and we’re looking for 15 talented young dancers (aged 14–19) to join us!

This is a unique opportunity to perform alongside ENB’s youth company, ENBYouthCo, and gain invaluable experience with a professional dance company, performing on camera.

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is Mon 5 Jan at 10am.

Can I apply for the project?

Are you a dancer aged 14–19 years?

We're looking for dancers passionate, creative, and ready to collaborate

We're open to all dance styles and backgrounds, no ballet experience required

Key dates in the project:

Applications: Open from now until Mon 5 Jan at 10am. To apply you will need to submit the application form and three short videos. Check out the form here for more information.

Audition workshop: Sun 11 Jan, 10:30am – 3:30pm

Casting workshops: Sat 7 and Sun 8 Feb, 10am – 4pm

Rehearsals: Mon 16 – Fri 20 Feb, 10am – 6pm

Shoot Dates: Sat 28 Feb and Sun 1 Mar, timings TBC

Please note that you must be available for ALL of the above dates.

FAQs

How do I apply to be a part of the youth dance film?

Please complete the application form which includes:

1. Tell us about you: Please tell us a little bit about you and your experience in dance. You can tell us how you like to move, what styles of dance you enjoy, where you train, and why you’d love to be a part of this dance film. You can submit this via writing or as a video clip.

2. Your Dance video (optional): Send us a short video of you dancing and moving in your own way — whatever that means to you! This can be in any style or genre. There are no rules — we just want to see your personality, individuality, and how you like to move.

Video length: Each video should be approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Remember, we’re looking for a variety of dance styles, e.g. ballet/street/contemporary/kathak. Videos do not need to be shot professionally, and do not need to be in a dance studio. Dancing in the street, in your bedroom, in the park is all fine. We just want to see you move! The video submissions are optional. All applications will be considered.

Click here for the application form.

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is Mon 5 Jan at 10am.

Where will the film shoot take place?

The film will be shot in a location in East London.

The audition and rehearsals will take place at English National Ballet’s studios at the Mulryan Centre for Dance, 41 Hopewell Square, London, E14 0SY. More information about finding us is available here.

What is the cost?

There is no cost to taking part in the audition workshop, the audition workshop is free.

However, for those who are successful at the audition, the cost for taking part in the dance film project is £15.

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to anyone applying. We have bursary places available so please let us know if you would like to be considered for a bursary in the application form.

Will I get to see any of English National Ballet’s work as part of this project?

Yes! Dancers taking part in the project will receive complimentary (free!) tickets to the ENB production Body & Soul featuring brand new work by Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders, showing at Sadler’s Wells in March 2026.

I have a question about my application

If you have a question about your application that hasn’t been answered here, reach out to the team via email: engagement@ballet.org.uk

Applications are open from now until Mon 5 Jan at 10am. To apply you will need to submit the application form and three short videos.

Successful applicants will be invited to an audition workshop at the Mulryan Centre for Dance on Mon 11 Jan, 11am – 3pm

Apply here