Company Auditions
At BTQ, young artists experience training, rehearsals, and performance at a professional company level. This is more than just a stage opportunity; it’s an immersive experience designed for passionate dancers ready to develop and extend their artistry.
From company classes and rehearsals, theatre etiquette, stage make-up and hair education to full-scale productions, dancers will experience the rhythm of true company life. With mentorship from seasoned professionals, rigorous training, and the thrill of live performance, this is your chance to grow, shine, and be part of something extraordinary.
Company auditions are announced approximately 8-9 months prior to each season. To get notified about upcoming audition opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter or keep an eye on our social media.
Our mission extends beyond professional performance opportunities, we’re committed to creating career pathways for our dancers.
Audition Information
Passionate students from all dance schools are welcome to audition, with all dancers given an equal opportunity to shine on the day. Auditions include a masterclass viewed by our Artistic Director (and guest adjudicators) in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The audition may include some repertoire/choreography and acting exercises.
- To audition, dancers need to be studying Grade 2 RAD (or equivalent syllabus level) and be at least 8 years of age or above by the commencement of rehearsals.
- Senior dancers can audition up to the age of 22.
- Generally there are 4 levels: Junior Apprentice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior (further advice on levels is given below).
Successful dancers are advised by email. Once accepted into the company, dancers rehearse on Sundays during term, as well as some holiday intensives.
In person auditions are preferable, however video auditions are available if you are unable to attend on the day. To be considered, applications, audition fees and videos must be submitted prior to the audition date. The video must include:
- No more than 10 minutes of footage.
- Barre Work: Plies, tendus, adage and grand battement.
- Center work: Adage, center practice including pirouettes or pirouette preparation, warm-up allegro, and grand allegro (Junior level and above)
For Intermediates and Seniors:
- Pointe work: echappes and releves, center practice including a pose arabesque and pose pirouettes en diagonal (if studied prior) OR a classical variation en pointe.
We aim to make this process as simple as possible, so students can be filmed during their regular classes, studio and teachers permitting. The video does not have to be high quality, just clearly showing the movement of the dancer not too far from the camera. No special filming techniques required.
Videos are to be sent as an accessible Youtube or Vimeo link. Straight Mp4 or any other formats will not be accepted. Links are to be included in the application form. Any missing information or unlabeled videos will not be accepted. Please ensure you have submitted your application and state ‘video application’ in the form.
Ballet Theatre Queensland Levels
The BTQ levels follow Ballet Syllabus guidelines, and the following alignments are a guide for auditions and intensive applications only. Once classes have commenced, our staff and teachers will take the dancer and their technical and artistic abilities into consideration when placing them into the appropriate level.
BTQ Junior Apprentice
Approx. Ages 8-10
ACB – Pre Level 1 and Level 1
AICD – Grade 2 and 3
Cecchetti – Grade 1, 2 and 3
RAD – Grade 2 and 3
QBA Foundation – Level 9 and 10
BTQ Junior
Approx. Ages 10-12
ACB – Pre Level 1 and Level 1, 2, 3 and 4
AICD – Grade 2, 3 4 and 5
Cecchetti – Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Intermediate Foundation
RAD – Grade 2, 3, 4, 5 and Intermediate Foundation
QBA Foundation – Level 7, 8, 9 and 10 and Academy Level 6
BTQ Intermediate
Approx. Ages 12-14
ACB – Level 5
AICD – Grade 6 and Intermediate
Cecchetti – Intermediate
RAD – Intermediate and Advanced Foundation
QBA – Academy level 5
Please note:
Intermediate dancers are required to have a minimum of 1 year training in pointe shoes at the time of auditions.
BTQ Senior
Approx. Ages 13+
ACB – Senior level
AICD – Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
Cecchetti – Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
RAD – Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
QBA – Academy Level 4
Please note:
Senior dancers are required to have a minimum of 2 years training in pointe shoes at the time of auditions.
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Fees & Experience
Once you've successfully auditioned and been accepted into BTQ, our company fees are designed to cover your complete performance experience.
company fees - All levels
$2,100
Includes all rehearsals and 7-8 days of theatre performances.
Additional costs may include uniform and performance makeup, tights, and shoes.
financial support & payment options
Bursary scholarship/s will be available, and once selected into the company, dancers and families are able to apply to be considered.
Fees can be made in part payments after acceptance.
Once accepted into the company each year, dancers experience:
- Company training, including live accompaniment from a classical pianist
- Company rehearsals, including the learning and development of repertoire and storytelling
- Training delivered by an expert artistic team with over 50 years of combined experience
- Guest coaching from current industry professionals
- Professional program photoshoot
- Make-up and hair lessons
- Professional costumes, designed, made and fitted for each dancer
- Stage, prop and costume etiquette
- Professional performance season at QPAC
- Live orchestra accompaniment in studio and stage rehearsals
- Live performance accompaniment by the Cadenza Chamber Players
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