CAT Admission Workshops 2026
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Have you previously auditioned for CAT? Please note that this is for monitoring purposes only. Students who have previously auditioned for CAT and have not been successful will not face any disadvantage in the audition process
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Which admission workshop date would you prefer to attend? Please note, depending on capacity, you may be offered a different date than your preference.
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Please list your educational history below. If you have not yet obtained the qualification, please add what level you are studying at, for e.g. A-Levels or Diploma.
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Please tell us about your dance experience (styles, choreography, youth dance companies, dance clubs, performances you have done) in no more than 250 words. If you do not have any prior experience, you can share what you are interested in learning the most
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Please tell us about why you would like to join Centre for Advanced Training (250 word max)
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Fees
Have you been registered as eligible for free school meals?
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The fees for CAT are set by the Department for Education's Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) and for 2025-26 they are £4,193 per year. Grants are available through a means tested process and in order to help us please indicate which category you sit in. Please tick the box as relevant:
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Household income is below £34,037.12 – FULL GRANT
Household income between £34,037.13 and £74,883.12 – PARTIAL GRANT
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Equal Opportunities
This information is used to help monitor who is applying to CAT. It will not be used to assess your application. Your responses will be kept private and secure. The information will not be used for a discriminatory purpose. You can change this information in the future by contacting the CAT Team.
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You are encouraged to inform us of any access requirements you may have (for example relating to a learning difficulty, a physical or sensory impairment, mental health condition and/or injury). This is so we can endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for the admissions process and on the course. Which of the following statements about disability is most appropriate to you? Please tick the appropriate box(es). If it is not listed, select 'Other'. Please select 'No known disability' if none apply
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How did you hear about the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Place
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