Non-European continent candidates

Application deadline 30 January 2026. 

Participation in the audition is free of costs. There are a limited number of places available, please apply on time.  

Take the following steps to apply:

1. Create your video and submit it (see The video and filming recommendations).
2. Studielink: Go to Studielink and register yourself for the bachelor dance programme. More information about how-to register click here.   
3. 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.
4. OSIRIS Appliciation: Here you can register for the online pre-selection and submit your video. 
5. In the end of February 2026 results of the pre-selection will be made known via email. 
6. Consequently, candidates will be informed if additional video material needs to be sent for the final selection and eventual invitation for the live auditions.  

• Your full name should be in the video tag/title and on upload.  
• It is to your benefit to create the best possible conditions for filming, choose a place with minimal visual distractions for the viewer and ensure you have adequate lighting, especially from the front and side. Avoid placing yourself in front of a strong light source (for example, a window at your back).  
• Be sure you are visible within the frame for the duration of the recording.  
• Review your video before submitting to check for playback quality of the image and sound.  
• Professionally recorded video is not required.  
• Please note that you can send only one video file, edited and including all required components and no longer than 15 - 25 Min.  
• The video needs to be linked/created by universally used video systems (such as. YouTube or Vimeo + publicly watchable).  

Video content  

1. Personal introduction  

• A close-up shot, from the waist up.  
• Clearly state your full name, current city, country of birth and country of residence (if different).  
• Your age and height  
• Provide a brief history of your previous dance training, years of training and techniques / styles  
• When do you expect to graduate your high school? Specify the year.  
• Please elaborate on why you have chosen to apply to Codarts Rotterdam and your motivation to continue and pursue a dance career.  
• Your personal goals  
• Any other talents or interests  

2. Demonstration of flexibility  

On the floor, including:  

• Full forward stretches demonstrating length of the hamstrings  
• Front splits both sides  
• Second position split, including forward bend  
• Butterfly (hip opener) on the back and on the stomach  
• Backbend (Cambré) while lying on the stomach  

3. Demonstration of ballet (only one side per exercise)  

At the barre:  

• Plié and Grand Plié in all positions  
• Adagio, including demonstration of balance (Attitude back and Passé/Retiré)  
• Grand Battements  

Center:  

• Tendus (Battement Dégagé) and Battement Jeté combined, from 5th position, and including pirouettes  
• Adagio  
• Waltz, including pirouettes  
• Petit Allegro  
• Grand Allegro  

4. Demonstration of modern /contemporary technique  

Two different combinations in the center:  

• Combinations of choice, demonstrating variety in dynamics and space orientation, including going on the floor and travelling through the space.  

5. Demonstration of improvisation up to 2 minutes in length  

• Free choice, demonstrating your individuality, creativity, autonomy and artistic expression  

6. Demonstration of solo up to 2 minutes in length  

• A prepared solo demonstrating your craftsmanship, technique and artistic expression  
• State the title of the solo and the choreographer.  
• The solo should preferably be self-choreographed or with the help by a teacher/choreographer.  

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 video audition/clothing requirements

• Tight-fitting clothing, a unitard, or tights and tight-fitting top, or leotard that clearly enables the viewer to observe your technique.  
• Do not wear skirts or baggy shorts, loose fitting tee-shirts or costumes.  
• Ballet shoes are obliged for ballet section.  

• 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).