TERMS & CONDITIONS

By submitting an online application, the applicant (the “Candidate”) hereby signifies full agreement with and acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and confirms that they have read and understood all conditions outlined herein. The Candidate further acknowledges that all obligations set forth in these Terms & Conditions must be fulfilled within the specified timeframes. Failure to do so may result in the invalidation of the Candidate’s application.

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by September 1, 2026, and must have graduated or be about to graduate from a professional ballet school, or be experienced professional dancers under the age of 26 at the time of the audition.
 

Minimum height requirements apply:

Female dancers: 160 cm

Male dancers: 175 cm
 

By agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, the Candidate (or their parent or legal representative) acknowledges that they may be waiving certain legal rights and confirms that they have carefully read and understood this Agreement prior to acceptance.
 

Definitions

The Grand Audition is organised by Dance & Dancers Art Productions, hereinafter referred to as the “Organiser.”
The registered applicant and/or participant shall be referred to as the “Candidate.”
For applicants under the age of 18, references to the Candidate include their parent or legal representative.

Nature and Purpose of the Grand Audition
 

The primary objective of the Grand Audition is to provide professional and pre-professional dancers with the opportunity to present themselves to a panel of Artistic Directors or their official representatives from professional ballet companies.

The Grand Audition provides an opportunity for evaluation only.
No guarantees are made regarding artistic outcomes, employment, contracts, or professional engagement. All artistic decisions are final.

 

 

Application Process & Application Fee

To submit an application for the Grand Audition, Candidates must complete the Online Registration Form available at www.grandaudition.net and pay an Application Administrative Processing Fee of €45 (including VAT).
 

This fee is required solely to submit an application and covers administrative and processing services that are initiated and completed immediately upon submission, including but not limited to:
 

• Application intake and review

• Administrative handling

• System processing

• Preliminary allocation of audition capacity
   

As these services are rendered immediately and incur irreversible operational costs, the Application Administrative Processing Fee (€45) is not eligible for reversal once payment has been completed. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
 

The Application Administrative Processing Fee of €45 applies to one (1) Grand Audition venue only. Unpaid applications will not be reviewed and will be automatically terminated within two (2) days without further notice.
 

Application Review & Acceptance

Applications are reviewed within 3–5 business days.
Only Candidates whose applications are approved by the Organiser will be invited to proceed further.

Applicants who are not accepted are not required to make any additional payments.
 

Event Administrative Fee

Candidates whose applications are accepted may confirm their participation by paying the Event Administrative Fee of €290 (including VAT) within three (3) calendar days of receiving the acceptance notification.

This fee covers event-related administrative and organisational services, including but not limited to:
 

• Scheduling

• Venue coordination

• Audition logistics

• Allocation of audition resources
   

Failure to complete payment within the specified timeframe will result in termination of the application.

Confirmation of Participation
 

Participation in the Grand Audition is considered confirmed only when:

1. the Candidate’s application has been accepted by the Organiser; and

2. the Event Administrative Fee (€290) has been successfully paid.
    

Refund Policy – Event Administrative Fee

Eligibility for Reimbursement
The Event Administrative Fee (€290) may be partially refundable only in cases of verified illness or injury and subject to strict documentation requirements. To be eligible, the Candidate must submit two separate medical certificates issued by two different specialised physicians.
Certificates issued by physiotherapists, osteopaths, or other non-medical practitioners are not accepted. Handwritten certificates are not accepted.

Refunds are not granted for:
 

• Long-term, chronic, or pre-existing conditions

• Injuries or illnesses resulting from prior conditions

• Subjective discomfort, fatigue, or non-medical reasons
   

Medical Documentation Requirements

All medical certificates must:
 

• be issued on official medical stationery with letterhead

• include the physician’s full name and ink signature

• include the name and complete address of the institution or clinic

• include the physician’s collegial (license) number and issuing authority

• specify the diagnosis according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)

• include the date of illness or injury and the date of issuance
   

All documentation must be submitted no later than November 15, 2026.

Medical certificates for illnesses or injuries occurring after November 15, 2026 are not eligible for reimbursement.

All medical information provided remains strictly confidential.
 

Reimbursement Amount

When all eligibility and documentation requirements are met, a maximum reimbursement of €200 may be granted. Reimbursements apply only to the Event Administrative Fee (€290). The Application Administrative Processing Fee (€45) represents administrative services that are initiated and completed immediately upon application submission. As these services are rendered at the time of application and incur irreversible operational costs, this fee is not eligible for reversal once processing has begun.
 

Non-Eligible Refunds & Cancellations

Cancellations or withdrawals for any reason other than approved medical incapacity do not qualify for reimbursement.

This includes, but is not limited to:
 

• change of mind

• personal or professional circumstances

• scheduling conflicts

• dissatisfaction with artistic outcomes

• late withdrawal or non-attendance for whatever reason
   

Candidates who choose not to attend or participate, including last-minute withdrawals, are not eligible for a refund.

 

 

Transfers Between Events

Participation is non-transferable between different Grand Audition events.
Candidates wishing to apply to another event must submit a new application and pay a new Application & Administrative Processing Fee (€45).

Audition Requirements & Procedures

Registration Materials

To ensure a fair and efficient evaluation process, all Candidates must comply with the following requirements when submitting their application.
 

Video Requirements

The submitted video must:

• be recorded within the last five (5) months

• be uploaded via a YouTube link set to “Unlisted”

• clearly show the Candidate’s technical and artistic level
   

The video must include the following exercises performed in the centre:
 

For Female Candidates (on pointe):

• Adagio

• Pirouettes

• Entrechat six

• Grand Allegro
   

For Male Candidates:

• Adagio

• Pirouettes

• Double tours

• Grand Allegro
   

Additionally, the Candidate may optionally include one classical variation from the ballet repertoire.
The variation:

• may be of the Candidate’s choice

• does not need to be selected from the Grand Audition variation list

• must be performed in appropriate ballet attire

Failure to comply with the video requirements may result in disqualification of the application, and the Application & Administrative Processing Fee (€45) will be forfeited.

 

Photograph Requirements

Candidates are required to upload two (2) colour photographs with a clear background, in high-resolution format, not exceeding 2MB per image.

The photographs must include:
 

1. a headshot

2. a full-body photograph in arabesque
   
   demi-pointe for male Candidates
   on pointe for female Candidates or another classical ballet position clearly showing the Candidate’s full body line

 

The following will not be accepted:

• selfies

• screenshots

• photographs taken in non-studio environments (including beach, forest, city, car, or similar settings)
   

Failure to submit photographs in the required format may result in disqualification of the application, and the Application & Administrative Processing Fee (€45) will be forfeited.
 

Audition Process – On-Site

The Grand Audition takes place over two days.
 

Day One

• Ballet classes conducted in the presence of the Artistic Directors

All artistic decisions made by the Artistic Directors are final.

Parents, teachers, and observers are not permitted to attend or observe the audition.
 

Day Two

• Presentation of classical variations of selected dancers from the day one, in front of the Artistic Directors

Candidates identified as potential recruits may be invited to individual meetings with Artistic Directors.

Candidates who do not advance to the second round may observe from the audience at no additional charge (Barcelona only).

 

Variation Submission & Music Requirements

Candidates selected to present a variation must:

• submit USB with the audio of chosen variation from the official Grand Audition variation list

• USB device containing only one audio file (MP3 or WAV format) of the variation presented. The recording must be of excellent quality.

T
he USB must:

• be clearly labelled with the Candidate’s name and number

• contain no additional files
   

Candidates who fail to provide the required audio recording will not be permitted to participate in the second round.
 

Variations are preferably presented in full costume and makeup.
If a costume is not available, proper classical ballet attire is acceptable.
 

Accuracy of Information

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate and complete, including date of birth and contact details. The Organiser is not responsible for incorrect information entered by the Candidate or their representatives.
All official communication will be sent exclusively to the email address provided in the registration form.
 

Image, Video & Media Rights

The Candidate grants the Organiser unrestricted rights to photograph and/or record the Candidate during the Grand Audition and to use such materials for promotional, commercial, and media purposes without compensation.
All audition recordings remain the property of Dance & Dancers Art Productions.

Indemnification & Assumption of Risk

(The indemnification, assumption of risk, insurance, declaration, and liability provisions remain unchanged and are fully incorporated.)
 

Force Majeure

(The Force Majeure clause remains unchanged and fully applicable.)

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Catalunya (Spain).
All disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Barcelona.

 

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Final Acknowledgement

​By submitting the application and making any payment, the Candidate confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions in full, and that no oral representations outside this written Agreement have been relied upon.

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