Undergraduate and Post-Secondary Programmes 2026/27
Bachelor, Professional Diploma & Diploma in Dance Foundations
First Round Audition
- Juried audition technique class
Second Round Audition
- Technique
- Improvisation
- Repertory Class/Solo/Choreography
- Interview to ascertain suitability and motivation for entering the preferred programme
Audition and Selection Requirements:
In addition to meeting the Academy pre-requisites for entry into their chosen programme, applicants will be invited to attend an audition and interview to ascertain their suitability for entry into the school.
Local Auditions
Audition for Local Applicants
First Round Audition:
Date: 17 Jan 2026
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition
(Shortlisted applicants will receive email invitations before the date of 1st round audition.)
Second Round Audition:
Date: 24-25 Jan 2026 (Dance Performance or Choreography major)
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition / Interview
Audition for Non-local Applicants
First Round Audition:
Date: 17 Jan 2026
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition
(Shortlisted applicants will receive email invitations before the date of 1st round audition.)
Second Round Audition:
Date: 24-25 Jan 2026 (Dance Performance or Choreography major)
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition / Interview
Fon non-local applicants who are unable to attend an audition in person with specific reasons must submit a recently recorded 20-minute digital video. The video should include a technique class and a solo in the applicant’s chosen major dance study. Applicants who are able to attend an audition in person do not need to submit a portfolio with their application.
Content: Ballet, Chinese Dance, Contemporary Dance, Choreography (For reference only)
Beijing and Taipei Auditions
Beijing
Undergraduate and Post-Secondary Programmes Auditions
Date: 10 Jan 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Address: Room 201, Juxing Dance. Building 2, District B, Yiyuan Cultural and Creative Base, Haidian District, Beijing
Master Programme Presentation
Date: 10 Jan 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Address: Room 201, Juxing Dance. Building 2, District B, Yiyuan Cultural and Creative Base, Haidian District, Beijing
Contact: Meng Zhen *
Email: bjhkapa@163.com
Tel: +86 17331625529
Taipei
Undergraduate and Post-Secondary Programmes Auditions
Date: 11 Jan 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Location: Department for Youth Taipei City Government
Address: No.17, Sec.1, Ren' ai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
Master Programme Presentation
Date: 11 Jan 2026
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Department for Youth Taipei City Government
Address: No.17, Sec.1, Ren' ai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
Contact: Lai Yueh Jung *
Email: yuehjung810@gmail.com
Tel: 0928358998
* With support and permission of School of Dance, HKAPA to assist in these Mainland and overseas auditions.
All fees will not be collected through any agencies. Applicants should submit application via HKAPA official website.
Master of Fine Arts in Dance
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview (to be conducted in English) between January and April. Applicants would be required to articulate their previous practice, demonstrate knowledge of the dance ecosystem, and express their intention of research areas.
For Application Details:
https://www.hkapa.edu/admissions/admissions-and-application