Dance auditions usually take place in two major phases: initial auditions and then callbacks to the International Creative Team.

1. Initial Auditions
Auditions are advertised in newspapers, via agents, using contact lists and via Showcast and AT2 websites.

At the initial audition dancers are either seen on Women's and Men's Days or, at mixed sessions. All dancers arrive at the beginning of auditions to register and are then auditioned during the day.

A short dance sequence adapted from THE LION KING is taught to the dancers by the Resident Dance Supervisor. Dancers are assessed on their versatility and technique. At the end of each session unsuccessful dancers are notified and the successful dancers are asked to continue with the next session or asked to come back later in the day. By the end of the audition day the short-listed dancers remain. They may be asked to do another sequence from the show and sing for the Music Director.

2. Callbacks
Short-listed dancers are notified of their callback to dance for the International Creative Team. These auditions follow much the same pattern as the initial auditions. At the end of this audition day male and female dancers are brought together for a final audition for evaluation by the international creative team.