BFA at Dominican
How to ApplyLINES Ballet’s BFA Program at Dominican University of California is designed for the career-oriented pre-professional dancer. Prospective students should be at the advanced level in ballet, with additional training in modern and other dance forms a plus. All applicants must submit a dance application to Alonzo King LINES Ballet as well as an Academic Application to Dominican University of California.
Transfer Students: Sophomore and junior transfer students are welcome to apply. We strongly prefer that BFA Program graduates spend a minimum of two years in our program, thus we generally do not accept transfers into the senior class. If you are interested in transferring, we recommend that you email the Program Director, Marina Hotchkiss. In your email, please describe your dance/college history, and attach a transcript if possible.
We are now accepting in-person auditions as well as video auditions. See section three below for details.
2024/25 DEADLINES
APPLICATION OPENS:
September 1, 2024
SUBMISSION DATES
Artistic Application Due:
April 1, 2025
Audition Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Academic Application | Dominican University of California
Deadline: February 1, 2025
Due to the ongoing delays with federal financial aid decisions, academic applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis.
- Dominican University of California application form or Common Application
- 500 word essay (see application for suggested topics)
- Official high school or college transcript(s)
- Letter of Recommendation from an academic source
Note: Your audition fulfills the Arts Supplement portion of the application.
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Artistic Application | Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Deadline: April 1, 2025 This artistic application involves an audition as well as submission of the following materials:
- Letter of intent describing how dance has led to a deeper understanding of yourself and the world
- Letter of recommendation from a dance teacher
- Resume of dance experience
- Headshot
- $36 application fee
Audition | Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Auditions for our 2024/25 school year will take place at one of our national audition tour locations, in-person on campus, or via video submission. Details about all three audition methods are included below.
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Regardless of audition method, all Artistic Application materials must be submitted to Acceptd prior to auditioning, including a video of a contemporary solo.
Video Audition
Video auditions open September 1, 2024. Please submit your video audition and artistic application through our Acceptd Portal.
*Video auditions should include:
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- Center adagio
- Pirouette combination
- Petite allegro
- Pointe combination optional (women)
- Performance or rehearsal footage of a solo or duet
- A video of the applicant performing a contemporary solo (3 minutes max.)
- Maximum length: 10 minutes
Individually Scheduled Audition
To schedule an in-person audition and campus visit, email Marina Hotchkiss and CC Maddie Sager.
National Audition Tour
Join us at these San Francisco audition opportunities. Additional cities may be added.
Auditions
Chicago | Saturday, January 18
Ages 17-25 | 6-8:30pm
RegisterNew York City | Monday, January 20
Last Name A-L | 10:30am-1pm
Last Name M-Z | 1:30-4pm
RegisterLos Angeles | Saturday, February 1
Ages 17-25 | 5:45-8:15pm
RegisterSan Francisco | Saturday, March 1
Ages 11-25 | 11:30am-2pm
RegisterWorkshops
Participation can be used as an audition for the BFA Program.
LINES Day | San Francisco
Sunday, January 12
10am-4pm
Ages 11-25
Register