FAQ's

Who can apply?
Any dance student between ages 8-18 who has to have done some ballet Grade 1/2 minimum. Some male drama students age 12 - 18 are needed in Nutcracker to play Fathers or the Mouse King.

Do I need to have passed ballet exams?
You do not need to have taken ballet exams. Some ballet schools do not do exams, but you do need to have done ballet classes.

What is my commitment?
The commitment is 11 sessions each of 6 hours in duration and the rehearsal and performances in the theatre.

Are there any bursaries and scholarships available?
There are 2 scholarships available and 4 one third scholarships are awarded. EYB is currently seeking sponsorship for more scholarships.

How is the EYB funded?
EYB is not government funded. The Company is financed by fees and box office income fom the theatres in which we perform.

What do I have to bring to the audition?
You bring pointeshoes if you have them - refer to audition procedure sheet.

Do I supply my own make-up for performance?
Students do have to provide their own make up for the performances.

Will EYB help me with a career in dance?
EYB does give career advice to talented students.

Do students have to have a dance prepared for the audition?
No, the audition takes the format of a ballet class.

What do the students wear for the audition?
Wear what you would wear for a ballet exam. Hair needs to be neat, and if possible pulled back in a bun.

Are all the children in every performance?
Yes, they are in two acts and the finale in every performance.

What is a dance belt?
It is a traditional undergarment that male dancers wear under their tights.

How do you make your pointe shoes last?
Use Ronseal wet rot wood hardener, pour into the toes of the pointe shoe. This can be bought from any hardware store.

Where do we buy tickets for the performances?
From the box office of the theatre where the performance is being staged. All details available on Booking section of this website