Undergraduate and Post-Secondary Programmes 2027/28
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance
Major in Dance Performance
First Round Audition
- Juried audition technique class
Second Round Audition
- Technique
- Improvisation
- Repertoire/Solo
Interview to ascertain suitability and motivation for entering the preferred programme
Major in Choreography
First Round Audition
- Juried audition technique class
- Improvisation into Choreography
Second Round Audition
- Technique
- Conceptual Exploration
Interview to ascertain suitability and motivation for entering the preferred programme
Professional Diploma in Dance & Diploma in Dance Foundations
First Round Audition
- Juried audition technique class
Second Round Audition
- Technique
- Improvisation
- Repertoire/Solo
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: 16-17 Jan 2027
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition
(Shortlisted applicants will receive email invitations before the date of 1st round audition.)
Second Round Audition:
Date: 23-24 Jan 2027 (Dance Performance or Choreography major)
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition / Interview
Audition for Non-local Applicants
First Round Audition:
Date: 16-17 Jan 2027
Audition Format: Face to Face Audition
(Shortlisted applicants will receive email invitations before the date of 1st round audition.)
Second Round Audition:
Date: 23-24 Jan 2027 (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)
Non-local Auditions
Undergraduate and Post-Secondary Programmes Auditions
Beijing
Date: 9 Jan 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Master Programme Presentation
Date: 9 Jan 2027
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Beijing Dance Academy
Address: No. 1 Wanshousi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.
Contact: Meng Zhen *
Email: bjhkapa@163.com
Tel: +86 17331625529
Shanghai
Date: 9 Jan 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Master Programme Presentation
Date: 9 Jan 2027
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Address: Classroom +1, Building 2, Shanghai International Dance Center, No. 1674 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai, China.
Contact: Shen Sijia *
Email: HKAPA_SH@foxmail.com
Tel: +86 18939780231
Malaysia
Date: 9 Jan 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Master Programme Presentation
Date: 9 Jan 2027
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Address: Studio 5, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 51100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact: ArtKU
Email: xinnie.teoh@gmail.com
Phone: (+60) 162650742
* With support and permission of School of Dance, HKAPA to assist in these Mainland Chinese 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