• AUDITIONING FOR MPA •

Criteria
Physical Talent
Performance Quality
Determination / Mental Suitability

Procedure
Prospective students are auditioned in three dance techniques: ballet, modern contemporary and jazz. Singing and acting abilities are tested. Dance solos are not required. A short physical examination may follow. The audition panel will grade the students. The grading is simple and consists of the following marks:

Excellent ~ The student is able to display an advanced understanding of the subject being marked. A student must show total commitment.

Good ~ The student is able to demonstrate sound control and understanding of the subject being marked. The student must show commitment and respond easily and willingly to direction.

Satisfactory ~ The student is able to demonstrate sufficient control and understanding of the subject being marked. A student must show commitment and willingness to improve.

Poor ~ The student is unable to show control, even though there may be some understanding of the subject being marked. The student must be eager and willing to improve.

Fail ~ The student shows no control or understanding of the subject being marked. The student lacks willingness to improve.

The preceding markings are for technical merit. Markings for performance quality in each subject carry the same value. The successful candidate must have the majority of marks in the satisfactory category or above to gain entry to Millennium Performing Arts.

A tour of the school premises and a short talk by one of the directors is provided for parents / guardians.

The panel joins the students and families for a general open discussion. The group is invited to ask questions. Occasionally the panel may request a private interview.

Overseas Auditions
If you are unable to attend a London audition and the school does not visit your country, we invite you to submit a video film of your dance ability accompanied by a current reference from your dance/theatre school. The video replaces the physical audition and the report will replace the interview. Final acceptance is reserved until the student is scrutinized on arrival.

Late Auditions
We are approached frequently by people who wish to join after the term has begun. An interview may be arranged at the discretion of the directors. If the candidate is deemed suitable, he/she will be invited to join the school for a day of classes. At the end of the day the directors will make a decision whether to offer a place.