Application deadline 9 February 2026. 

Participation in the audition is free of costs, for the workshop there is a fee of € 60.-. There are a limited number of places available, please apply on time.  

Take the following steps to apply:

1. Studielink: Go to Studielink and register yourself for the bachelor dance programme. More information about how-to register click here.   
2. After a successful registration via Studielink you will receive an e-mail from Codarts (noreply@codarts.nl) with login details for OSIRIS Application. In some cases, this e-mail can go to your spam box, so please keep an eye on it.
3. OSIRIS Appliciation: Here you can register for the workshop, auditions, and select the country of choice (Netherlands, Spain, and France). 
4. After the application deadline you will receive an email with further information and schedules concerning the workshop and/or audition.

Candidates attending the audition in Barcelona will also have the possibility to join the workshop the day before (not obligatory but recommended). The workshop takes place on Saturday March 7, 2026. The audition takes place on Sunday 8 March (pre-selection + finals). 

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

• A combination of the workshop and audition 
• Just the audition 
• The workshop alone  

The Workshop 

The workshop differs depending on the location and includes Ballet and Contemporary technique classes, followed by the opportunity to learn a short phrase from the Codarts repertoire or to take part in an Improvisation/Composition research class.. 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 takes place in two rounds.  

1. 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.   

2. 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 of the total selection process will be announced by mid May 2026 at the latest.

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.  

We are looking forward to receiving your audition application!  
 
If you have any questions, please send an email to asc@codarts.nl.  

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 2nd 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.  

• Passing successfully definitive selection of the audition.
• Be in possession of a minimal EQF-4 level (foreign) diploma or of equivalent value, in which the subject packet or the profile 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.
• Payment of the school's tuition fee for that year.
• A valid residential address in the Netherlands before 1st October 2026 (registration with local municipality).
• Non-European passport holders must obtain a residence permit (and/or study visa). Codarts will help to provide one via our International Office. 
• The required level of the English language for the bachelor’s programme is a minimum score of IELTS Academic level 5.5 or an equivalent score (CEFR-B2). (Not required yet for audition, only after acceptance).