AUDITIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 
LOCATION: LIVORNO, ITALY
DATES: 19 & 20, 21 APRIL 2025   

AUDITION PROCEDURE & HOW TO APPLY

Registration and costs for the audition

Applications have to be made via our partner, online and via their website: www.aed.dance

Codarts rotterdam audition - AED Dance

Apply by 17 February 2025 at the latest by 1 April 2025.

There are costs involved in the audition and workshop.

After the deadline application date has been closed you will receive an email with further information and schedules concerning the audition.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLMENT

To enrol at Codarts you should be in possession of a (Dutch) havo diploma, mbo bve-level 4 or a (foreign) certificate of equivalent value, in which the subject profile of the previous education is of secondary importance. In special cases the above diploma demands can be set aside. The student-to-be then has the possibility to take a capacity test, to check if there is sufficient general development to be able to follow the study. The fees for this test are charged to the student-to-be.   

Requirements for enrolment at Codarts*

• A diploma from your secondary (high) school (vwo, havo, mbo level 4 regardless of subject profile) or a foreign diploma of equivalent level, or of a higher level**
• Passing successfully definitive selection of the audition
• Payment of the school's tuition fee for that year
• A valid residential address in the Netherlands before 1st of October (registration with local municipality)
• Non-European candidates must apply for a residence permit
• The required level of the English language for the bachelor’s programme is a minimum score of IELTS (Academic) 5,5 or an equivalent TOEFL score***

*   Subject to changes in the law.
** Students without an upper Secondary Education diploma can only be admitted to Codarts after passing a general capacity test.
*** Not required yet for audition, only after acceptance.

Programme and content of the audition

 Candidates attending the audition in Livorno will have the possibility to join workshops on the day before (not obligatory but recommended). The workshops take place on Saturday 19 April 2025. The audition takes place on Sunday 20 April, (pre-selection + finals) and Monday 21 April 2025 (pre-selection + finals).

Codarts welcomes all those who wish to audition to apply for either:

• Combination of the workshop and audition
• Just the audition
• The workshop alone

The Workshop

The workshop consists of a Ballet and Contemporary technique, followed by the opportunity to learn a short phrase from Codarts' current repertoire. Designed to offer future potential students an immersive experience, this workshop provides valuable insight into our teaching methods, artistic philosophy, and style. It is an excellent way for participants to build confidence, prepare for the audition day, and gain a deeper understanding of what Codarts has to offer.

Beyond technical skills, we, as the audition committee, place great importance on getting to know each candidate on a personal level. This relaxed workshop setting allows us to observe your potential, artistic curiosity, and how you engage with the creative process. It’s a chance for both the students and the faculty to connect in a more informal environment.

For those who may not yet feel ready to audition for Codarts, the workshop alone provides a valuable opportunity to experience the school firsthand and gain a "taste" of what it means to train with us. It serves as a stepping stone, offering a preview of the program without the pressure of an immediate audition.

The audition (pre- and final selection) takes place on Sunday March 9, 2025.

The audition takes place in two rounds.

Pre-selection

The pre-selection consists of a ballet class and a modern/contemporary dance class, including an improvisation assignment. There will also be a short demonstration of flexibility. After the pre- selection round, the audition committee will evaluate and then invite selected candidates to join the final selection. 

Final selection

The final selection consists of learning a short Codarts repertoire excerpt, a presentation of your solo (max. two minutes) and an interview. The interview with each candidate focuses on your communication skills, motivation and personality. After the final selection round, the audition committee will deliberate after which all candidates will be informed whether they have passed this round of selection.

Final results

Codarts only admits a limited number of students. Candidates who have passed the final selection round are admissible. However, if after the live audition process there are more suitable candidates than available places, the audition committee makes a new definitive selection. Candidates who make it through this last selection can be placed in the programme and will receive an enrolment package. Other suitable candidates who cannot be (directly) admitted will be added to a waiting list. Communication about this will happen by e-mail. If candidates do not respond in time, Codarts reserves the right to offer the place to another candidate on the waiting list.

Final results of the total selection process will be announced by mid May 2025 at the latest.

We are looking forward to receiving your audition application!

If you have any questions, please send an email to asc@codarts.nl.

AUDITION CRITERIA

Audition assessment criteria

The audition committee consists of faculty members of the Codarts BA Dance programme. The committee works according to guidelines concerning the (dance) technical and artistic aspects of your presentation.

The committee evaluate the suitability of the candidates based on exhibition of the following qualities and abilities:

• An articulate body and physical potential
• A combination of talent and potential for development
• A sense of coordination and musicality as well as spatial awareness
• An intrinsic feeling for movement and expression in dance
• Creative potential
• Artistic qualities
• Willingness, commitment, openness, honesty, communicative skills and curiosity

Codarts Rotterdam stands for equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its students, faculty, staff, and community in general. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, whether in relation to student admission or the later treatment of students in our programmes and activities.

Admission is officially not related to age. In general, however, given the intensive physical training during the four-year programme, we advise applicants in this formative stage of their performance careers to not be older than 20 years if they audition for the 1st year, 22 years if they audition for the 2^nd year.

Dress code audition/clothing advice

• Tight-fitting clothing that clearly enables the viewer to observe your technique
• Do not wear skirts or baggy shorts, loose fitting t-shirts or costumes
• Ballet shoes are obliged for the ballet section

INFORMATION FOR SOLO

For solo: You should be prepared to say the:

• title of the solo
• name of the choreographer (if not made by yourself)

Please bring recorded music as an accompaniment for your solo on a phone or tablet with an auxiliary output. The music should be downloaded to your device; streaming via WiFi may not be available in the studio.

Please do not bring elaborate costumes or props for the solo.