How to Apply

Interested in joining our Centre for Advanced Training programme? You can find out how to apply here

Entry to the Centre for Advanced Training programme is via audition only. Auditions are held annually, usually in the summer for entry onto the programme the following September.

The audition is your opportunity to demonstrate your potential by taking part in a practical dance session and creative workshop in front of a selection panel. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer places outside this process.

Audition Information

Previous dance experience is not necessary as we are looking for young people with enthusiasm, potential and commitment to training.

If you’re interested in joining FABRIC’s Centre for Advanced Training programme, email catadmin@fabric.dance to find out more, and book a free taster event.

Auditions take place annually in the summer term, for a September intake.

To get involved and gain more experience in the lead-up to our next recruitment phase, see our Associated Youth Companies page or sign up for our free monthly GetSet sessions.

Fee, Grants & Bursaries

The CAT programme is funded by the Department for Education’s (DfE) Music and Dance Scheme (MDS). The DfE offer grants which are means-tested based on a family’s annual earnings per tax year, with deductions and allowances made for dependents in accordance with their guidelines.

Students who are eligible and who make sufficient progress will be entitled to receive financial assistance until they graduate or exit from the programme.

We will work with all successful applicants to identify available government-funded grants and financial support for travel and dancewear.

You will not have to make any contribution if your total family income before tax is £32,728 or less in the tax year (after deducting £2,264 for each dependent child in the family including the CAT student). If your family income is more you will receive a smaller grant and you may have to make a contribution.

The table below details the means-tested funding system set by the DfE for 2023/2024.

Relevant income	Maximum Amount of Grant
up to £32,728	£4,032
£32,728.01 to £37,093	£3,646
£37,093.01 to £41,457	£3,262
£41,457.01 to £45,877	£2,853
£45,877.01 to £50,185	£2,479
£50,185.01 to £54,548	£2,101
£54,548.01 to £59,386	£1,729
£59,386.01 to £63,278	£1,344
£63,278.01 to £67,642	£961
£67,642.01 to £72,003	£577
£72,003.01 or more	£0