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Q: If my child is unable to make it to the audition on 31 Oct, are there any other ways to audition, such as submitting videos?
A: The audition can only take place in person at Esplanade on 31 Oct. Please note that the audition will not be rescheduled under any circumstances.

Q: My child is not available for the audition time allocated for his/her age group. Can he/she join the audition for other age groups?
A: Unfortunately, we can only allocate audition times according to the age of the child.

Q: If my child does not meet the age requirements, can he/she still apply?
A: We will not be able to accommodate children who do not fit in the stated age range. All applicants must be ages 7–17 by the audition date, 31 Oct 2024.

Q: My child has no previous experience of performing on stage. Can he/she still apply?
A: All applicants must be able to perform on stage with confidence, take instructions from teachers and learn quickly. They must also meet the age, height and RAD Grading requirements. If a child has never performed on stage before but meet all of the above requirements, he/she can apply.

Q: If my child has a certificate equivalent to the required RAD grades, is he/she still allowed to audition?
A: Yes, they may still apply if they have a certificate equivalent to the required RAD grades.

Q: Can my child audition for specific role?
A: All auditions are done based on age groups, and if accepted, Hong Kong Ballet will assign roles that best fit each child.

Q: What if my child is not able to make it for one of the rehearsals dates, can he/she still apply?
A: All applicants must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Once accepted, if a child misses a rehearsal due to illness or any other reason, the parent must inform the teachers immediately. The teachers and Hong Kong Ballet will advise and determine if the child can still perform in the show. All rehearsals during production week are mandatory.

Q: What is the audition process like?
A: The children will learn choreography for the audition for the first 30 mins. Then, they will proceed to the actual audition for the next 45 mins (approx.). Overall, the total duration is expected to be approximately 1h 30 mins per group, excluding the time taken for registration.

Q: Can my child register on their own if they are old enough?
A: For applicants under the age of 16, the registration form must be filled and submitted by the applicant’s parents or legal guardians who are 16 years old and above.

Q: Will I receive a confirmation once we submit the registration form?
A: Once we receive your registration form, the Esplanade team will reply to you to confirm your application within five (5) working days. If you do not hear from us after five (5) working days, please kindly submit the form again or reach out to us at dansfocus@esplanade.com

Q: If I do not receive a confirmation from Esplanade after submitting the registration form, can my child still come for the audition?
A: No. Please ensure that you have received a confirmation email from Esplanade which will inform you the audition number and allocated time slot for your child.

Please note that we may close the open call once we reach a maximum number of registrations. Once closed, we are unable to accept any more applications for any reason.

Q: Where is the meeting point for the audition and how do I get there?
A: The meeting point is at the entrance of the Esplanade Theatre Studio which is located on Level 4 of Esplanade Mall (8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039802). You may refer to the wayfinding information in the registration guideline from the open call page.

Q: If there are any major changes to the audition schedule, how will the applicants be informed?
A: We will contact you by email at least two hours before your audition time.

Q: What do I need to bring on the audition day?
A: Please bring your child’s student ID with the ID number that was used for registration. Please also refer to the Registration Guidelines for more information on attire and other miscellaneous items to bring on audition day.

Q: Is there a waiting area for the parents/guardians during the audition?
A: Please note that there will be no waiting area at the audition venue for parents/guardians, since there will be many people present. We appreciate your cooperation in leaving the audition venue after registration. Please kindly return to the registration venue five minutes before the pick-up time for your child.

Q: How will we find out the results of the audition?
A: Successful applicants will be notified via email by 31 Oct 2024, Thu, 11pm. You may also check the ALICE (in wonderland) Open Call page by 12pm on 1 Nov 2024 for the announcement.

Q: If my child is not accepted, will I still hear from Esplanade?
A: We will only contact successful applicants.

Q: If my child is accepted, what is the next step before the first rehearsal starts?
A: Successful applicants must reply to the email and confirm their participation before 3pm on 1 Nov 2024, Fri, prior to the first rehearsal.

Q: If my child is accepted, when will I receive my child's detailed rehearsal schedule?
A: The teachers in charge of the rehearsals will inform you the schedule after he/she is accepted.

Q: Will my child get any kind of certification after the performance?

A: Yes. They will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the production.