Admission to the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance results of a two-round competitive audition held in spring, two times every three years. A class of 14 student dancers is formed at the end of the auditions.

The next entrance audition for the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance will take place in 2027 for the 2027-2030 class.

Consult the Admission requirements

La Manufacture values diversity in terms of artistic interests, sociocultural backgrounds, gender expression, and disabilities. 

On an exceptional basis and only for the first round, an online audition may be considered for applicants residing outside the Schengen Area, facing significant financial hardship, or unable to attend on the audition dates. All requests are subject to La Manufacture’s discretion.

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Application

Online registration will open at the beginning of November 2026
Registration deadline : 1st March 2027

Auditions dates

- First round, 3 locations to choose from : Auditions dates

· 7–10 April 2027 at La Manufacture, Lausanne
· 15 April 2027:  Barcelona (venue to be confirmed)
· 17 April 2027: Brussels(venue to be confirmed)

- Second round: 10-14 May 2027 at La Manufacture, Lausanne
Probationary training for candidates selected in the first round. The results will be announced on the evening of the last day. 

Online information session

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