Step 1
Submit your Application
Complete an application form to start your application process.
Step 2
Pay the
Application Fee
Your place in the audition won’t be booked until you’ve paid the €50 Application Fee.
Step 3
Give your best
in the audition
Every programme has a different audition process. Check out the audition guides below to find out more.
What Does The Application Consist Of?
You will be asked to enter:
- Your personal details
- Past and current qualifications
- Description of your relevant experience (150-500 words)
- Reasons for applying for the selected programme at the IAB (50-200 words)
- Description of your career aims (100-200 words)
- Pay €50 Application fee
Additional requirements for Master’s applications:
Your performance/creative CV (in English)
In 1000-1200 words, please answer the following:
- Why you wish to join the programme
- What you will bring to the programme through your prior artistic and professional experience and collaborations
- How you define creative performance practice in relation to your specialism (acting, choreography or musical theatre)
- A weak point related to your practice that you would like to develop
- How you understand the differences between working independently as an individual artist and in collaborative way as part of an interdisciplinary environment
How do I pay the application fee?
You only need to pay this once, even if you are applying to more than one programme.
Remember your place in the audition won’t be booked until you’ve paid the €50 application fee.
What is the audition process?
We offer In-Person auditions, On-Campus and Live Online auditions.
Every programme has a different audition process. Check out the requirements below:
What does the audition consist of?
Live Audition and Interview
You will have a 30-minute session with our staff where you will be asked to perform:
- Contemporary monologue
- Classical monologue
- Song (Acapella or with music)
The audition will be followed by an interview.
What does the audition consist of?
Required video (Prior to the audition)
You will be asked to submit a contemporary dance solo video.
Live Audition
During the live audition you will take part in:
- Ballet class
- Contemporary section: warm-up, standing exercises based on release technique, a floor work section, a jump sequence and a final phrase with some guided improvisation
- Interview
Please note: Cuts may take place through the audition process, with invited candidates only taking part in the full audition.
What will I be asked to submit?
You will be asked to submit a video of a:
- Two ballet exercises performed on both sides
- Contemporary dance floorwork exercises
- Contemporary release technique-based exercise
- Improvisation
- Solo
Important note: Once you’ve submitted the application, we will send you detailed guidance on the video audition requirements.
What does the audition consist of?
Required video (Prior to the audition)
You will be asked to submit a commercial dance solo video.
Live Audition
You will take part in the following tutor-led classes:
- Jazz: Technical section, turns and kicks and combination
- Commercial and Freestyle: Hip-Hop combination and guided freestlye
- Interviews
Please note: Cuts may take place through the audition process, with invited candidates only taking part in the full audition.
What will I be asked to submit?
You will be asked to submit a video of a:
- Jazz Exercise
- Jazz Choreography
- Commercial Choreography
- Commercial Freestyle
- Solo
Important note: Once you’ve submitted the application, we will send you more details on the process and links to the set choreography you will need to learn.
What does the audition consist of?
STAGE 1: Video submission
You will be asked to submit a video of a:
- Contemporary musical theatre song
- Classical musical theatre song
- Jazz dance video
- Contemporary acting monologue
STAGE 2: Live audition
If you pass the first stage, you will be invited to take part in a live audition where you will be asked to attend a:
- Ballet class
- Jazz class
- Individual presentation of songs and monologue plus interview
What will I be asked to submit?
You will be asked to submit a video of a:
- Contemporary musical theatre song
- Classical musical theatre song
- Contemporary acting monologue
- Two ballet exercises performed on both sides
- Jazz set choreography
Important note: Once you’ve submitted the application, we will send you more details on the process and links to the set choreography you will need to learn.
How and when will i find out my audition outcome?
We aim to inform you of the outcome within four weeks of your audition. You may be offered a place on the programme, placed on a reserve/waiting list, offered a place on an alternative programme or rejected from the programme.
You will be made an unconditional offer if you have successfully passed your audition, achieved the academic entry criteria and hold an IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) for BA (Hons) / IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for Foundation programmes.
A conditional offer will be made if you have successfully passed the audition and have not yet achieved the academic entry criteria or are awaiting results, and/or do not yet have the required level of English certification.
If we have considered your application and think an alternative programme would be more suitable, we will contact you with an unconditional or conditional offer for a different course.
You may be placed on a waiting list / reserve list depending upon your audition level and the number of places remaining on the programme.
If have not passed the audition or will not meet the academic or English entry requirements, we are unable to make an offer to you.
Applications for September 2027 are now open.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the IAB application fee?
The application fee is €50 and is non-refundable. This fee only needs to be paid once, even if you apply for more than one programme. More information on how to apply.
How do I apply to IAB?
To apply, complete the online application form, choose your audition date and pay the €50 application fee. Once your application is submitted, a member of the Admissions Team will process your application and contact you via email. More information on how to apply.
Do I need to have all my qualifications completed before I apply to IAB?
No, you don’t. If you haven’t received all your qualifications yet and you pass the audition, you will receive a conditional offer based on you achieving the academic and English language requirements afterwards.
Do I need the audition videos before I submit my Musical Theatre or Dance application?
You don’t need to have the videos ready to submit the application form for our musical theatre or dance programmes, but if you do have them, there is an option to upload them. See how to apply.
Do I need to submit any additional references with my IAB application?
No, we don’t request any additional references. See how to apply.
What should I enter in the qualifications section of the IAB application form?
List the school, academic or vocational qualifications that you have already achieved, or are still studying, from age 17. Please list the qualifications as best fits your country’s system. See our academic requirements.
Should I audition for IAB in person or at a live online audition?
The format and assessment criteria of both types of audition are identical, so select whichever suits you best. Please only select one audition on your application form. See the audition dates.
Can I apply for more than one IAB programme?
Yes, you can apply for more than one programme, for example across our dance, acting and musical theatre programmes. We will arrange your audition times to ensure you can complete all elements of the auditions.
What language should the IAB application be completed in?
All elements of the application must be completed in English. See how to apply.
What is the IAB application deadline?
We advise you to apply and audition early, as programmes will close once full. Please submit your application at least one week before your audition date. See how to apply and the audition dates.
Do you have any questions?