Foundation Diploma – 28 Weeks

Entry is by audition and applicants are assessed on talent, character, and potential.

The audition fee is £45. If you think you may be eligible for a fee waiver please click here to learn more.

Click here to view Audition Requirements

Candidates need to be 16+ on or before the commencement of the course.
There are no academic requirements. Though it is preferable that candidates have achieved a pass in English and Maths at GCSE or the equivalent, this is not compulsory.

There are no vocational requirements.

It is beneficial for all concerned that candidates audition in person at the college, though remote auditions can be arranged under certain circumstances. Click here to learn more about remote auditions.

We believe that the most important qualities for any potential foundation student to possess are a passion for self-expression, a curiosity that goes beyond the four walls of the studio, and absolute determination. We are dedicated to recruiting students from any background, with or without a history of formal training, if they are in possession of these qualities and if the panel believe they are physically and vocally equipped for our training.

Getting first-hand experience of how it might feel to train at Laine, or any other vocational training school can be a very important part of deciding which school to choose. For this reason, our preference is always for applicants to attend an in-person audition. We understand, however, that travel expense or geographical distance can make this very difficult. We therefore offer the option of auditioning by video where it is impossible for students to attend in person.

In-Person Auditions

If you are auditioning in-person, you will be required to:

• Take part in a ballet class. If you don’t have experience of training in ballet and are concerned about participating in this class, please contact Rebecca Elliott-Moore (Course Director).
• Take part in a jazz class
• Perform a solo song which should be lyrical or ‘legit’ in feel. If these terms are new to you, please again email Rebecca Elliott-Moore (Course Director) for some song suggestions.
• Perform a monologue, which should either be from a play, a musical, or something you have written yourself. We would prefer this to be modern as opposed to classical in feel. Whatever you choose, you need to have read the play or musical your scene has been taken from. If you have written the piece yourself, you should be able to talk about what it means to you.
• Take part in an interview, which might either be in person or online.

Please note that foundation applicants are NOT required to perform a solo dance routine.

Online Auditions

If you are auditioning via online video submission, you will be required to:

• Submit a short video (approximately 5 minutes) showing us some ballet class work at your current level. If you don’t have experience of training in classical ballet, please contact Rebecca Elliott-Moore (Course Director).
• Submit a short video of some jazz dance (this can either be pre-arranged choreography or 2-3 minutes of freestyle, or some of each)
• Record a performance of a solo song which should be lyrical or ‘legit’ in feel. If these terms are new to you, please again email Rebecca Elliott-Moore (Course Director) for some song suggestions.
• Record a performance of a monologue which should either be from a play, a musical, or something you have written yourself. We would prefer this to be modern as opposed to classical in feel. Whatever you choose, you need to have read the play or musical your scene has been taken from. If you have written the piece yourself, you should be able to talk about what it means to you.
• Take part in an interview.

• For the ballet and jazz classes/recordings, we need to be able to see how your body moves in considerable detail. If you have a classical uniform you can wear for ballet (a plain leotard, either pink tights or classical tights suitable for your skin colour and ballet shoes) you should wear that. If you don’t, please wear simple, tight-fitting dancewear with ballet shoes. For the jazz class/recording, please wear tight-fitting dance clothes of your choice.

• For the song, acting piece and interview, we need you to feel comfortable and as relaxed as possible. Please wear clothes that help you to feel grounded and connected to the character/s you are playing. It is best to avoid high heels, dancewear, jewellery, tight belts and too many layers of fussy clothing. We also need to see your facial expression, so please consider this when deciding how to wear your hair.

Please use the link below to complete an application form. You will find there is an option to indicate which course you wish to apply for, and whether you intend to audition in-person or via online video submission.

You MUST complete the application form whichever method you choose, but please note that links to all video submissions should be emailed straight to the course director at beckyelliottmoore@laine-theatre-arts.co.uk.

If you have any further enquiries about auditions, or if you are having trouble paying the audition fee, please contact Sarah Carroll at sarah.carroll@laine-theatre-arts.co.uk

LINK TO APPLICATION FORM