Please complete and submit the following to the CCPA Registrar, Mark Riishede, at registrar@ccpacanada.com:
We look forward to receiving your application, seeing your audition, and getting to know you through our interview! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
1. Please Submit:
Check out the College’s video of tips, tricks, and best practices for preparing and acing your music, dance, and/or acting audition.
College administration will arrange a follow-up video or phone interview with applicants as part of their audition.
2. Audition either by ZOOM or by submitting a VIDEO audition.
Feeling challenged preparing your video? Consider auditioning via Zoom during our Live-Virtual Audition and Interview Week. In fact, we recommend it and here’s why:
3. Interview with College Directors.
Note: Those auditioning by Zoom will have their interview at the same time. Those submitting a video will be booked for a follow-up Zoom Interview.
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Submit your application package as soon as possible via email to registrar@ccpacanada.com or by mail to:
Canadian College of Performing Arts
1701 Elgin Road Victoria
BC V8R 5L7 Canada
Monday February 6 2023
International Offers Commence
Our first round of international acceptance offers are sent, post-completion of the first round of auditions. Our live-virtual auditions for any prospective students applying from outside of Canada begin early, as more time is required to complete the Study Permit application process through Immigration Canada. Be sure to book your spot through our Registrar as soon as possible for a guaranteed audition time slot. Please understand that acceptance into the program is not the same as Approval of a Study Permit which is required prior to entry into Canada. Full International and domestic applications received by Wednesday March 1 2023, will be guaranteed an interview time slot for the Audition Tour (see below).
Wednesday March 1 2023
Audition Request Submission Date
To guarantee an audition during the 2023 Audition Tour, submit your application & request by this date.
Wednesday March 15 – Saturday March 18 2023
National & International Audition Tour Week
Domestic Auditions Commence
Please note your audition paperwork must be submitted by March 1 2023 to secure a time slot during the Audition Tour. Audition sessions will take place from March 15-17 virtually on Zoom, and in-person auditions will take place on campus in Victoria on Saturday March 18. Any video auditions received after this dat will be reviewed for consideration on an ongoing basis subject to availability.
Thursday March 30 2023
All Domestic Acceptance Offers Commence
After completion of the Audition Tour, all auditions (Zoom or Video) will be reviewed and acceptance offers made subject to placement availability. If you require any additional information on the acceptance process please contact our Registrar.
Video Auditions
Video auditions will be accepted at any time for the September 2023 intake. They will be reviewed and offers made based on the above timeline. Any video auditions received after March 20 will be reviewed as they are received and offers made on an ongoing basis subject to availability. Spaces become limited, and interested applicants must submit applications before May 15, 2023. Full application paperwork and video must be received in order to book an interview.
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Student admissions are based upon the following:
All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or must be over the age of 19, and able to demonstrate they possess the maturity and ability to successfully complete the program.
Previous training in at least one of the three disciplines of acting, dancing and singing is beneficial.
They must demonstrate their interest in pursuing training in all four categories offered at the College: acting, dance, voice and career management; and must demonstrate their ability to understand instruction in the English language per the language proficiency assessment policy.
Candidates should demonstrate strong potential in two of the three disciplines and a desire to learn and excel in areas they have had no previous experience.
Program admission requirements may not be waived by the student or the institution.
Student admissions are based upon the following:
All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or must be over the age of 19, and able to demonstrate they possess the maturity and ability to successfully complete the program.
Previous training in at least one of the three disciplines of acting, dancing and singing is beneficial.
They must demonstrate their interest in pursuing training in all four categories offered at the College: acting, dance, voice and career management; and must demonstrate their ability to understand instruction in the English language per the language proficiency assessment policy.
Program admission requirements may not be waived by the student or the institution.
In order to be considered for the Applied Performing Arts Diploma Program, the applicant must:
The applicant’s demonstrated ability to contribute to the full range of duties required for cooperative production, professionalism and teamwork during their prior studies in a Canadian College of Performing Arts program will be taken into consideration as well as the casting requirements for the productions proposed for the specific program year.
Contact the Registrar at registrar@ccpacanada.com for more details.
Program admission requirements may not be waived by the student or the institution.
CCPA is a place where I can develop my art of singing, dancing and acting while being in a safe environment with many other amazing talents. The training is truly second to none and I wish to continue growing into an amazing performer.
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Step 1: Set up your shot
Step 2: Record your audition
Step 3: Save and submit
Check out the College’s video of tips, tricks, and best practices for preparing and acing your music, dance, and/or acting audition.