Summer Program
Discover the Artist Within
Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Summer Program
Guided by the groundbreaking vision of Alonzo King, one of the most influential pioneers of contemporary ballet, the LINES Ballet Summer Program invites ballet and contemporary dancers to explore the limitless potential of movement and artistry in beautiful San Francisco.
With three sessions specifically designed for dancers ages 11–25, our Junior, Advanced, and Pre-Professional programs nurture excellence at every stage of dance training. Each intensive session deepens your technique while encouraging you to test your limits, break conventions, and uncover your authentic artistic voice.
Rooted in King’s philosophy that dance is a profound act of discovery—connecting mind, body, and spirit—the LINES Ballet Summer Program is an immersive experience in a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment, focusing on students’ dreams, goals, and aspirations. You’ll train with LINES artists, renowned guests, and choreographers who embody King’s belief in the dancer as both scientist and poet: precise, expressive, and unafraid to take risks.
Immerse yourself in the LINES philosophy: to dance is to awaken empathy, joy, and transcendence. This summer, don’t just train—transform.
CONTACT
Ilaria Guerra
Summer Program Director
Summer Program Team
For general inquiries
[email protected]
(415) 863-3040 x295
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Pre-Professional Program 2026
Ages 18–25 | June 8 – 27
This intensive three-week experience challenges aspiring dance professionals to merge technique with artistry in the spirit of Alonzo King’s philosophy of self-discovery and transformation. Through daily training dancers refine their technical mastery while deepening creative expression.
Advanced Program 2026
Ages 14–17 | July 13 – August 1
Designed for advanced dancers eager to expand both skill and imagination, this three-week program cultivates individual voice, risk-taking, and depth of expression central to the Alonzo King LINES Ballet ethos. Classes strengthen technique while encouraging personal interpretation and artistic courage.
Junior Program 2026
Ages 11–14 | June 29 – July 3 & July 6 – 10
This vibrant one- or two-week intensive introduces young dancers to the Alonzo King LINES Ballet philosophy—that movement is a form of exploration and growth. Training in ballet, contemporary, and LINES repertoire helps students build a strong foundation in both technique and artistry.
Don’t just train—transform
Summer Program Stories
LINES Ballet Summer Program – LINESConnected
LINES Summer Program Interview with Alum Gabriel Warren
Gabriel tells us why he returned to LINES’ Summer Program twice, from the driven community of dancers to the rigorous training and the expansive view of ballet.
Rhapsody, Logan, and Tori Talk LINES’ Summer Program
Former LINES’ Summer Program students share their takeaways, why they dance, what they learned from Alonzo, and one change that they would like to enact in the world. Learn about their experiences in our program before we invite the next group of artists to train with us this summer in…
LINES repertoire with Pre-Professional Summer Program Artists Nia Davis and Jada Vaughan
Watch Pre-Professional Summer Program students Nia Davis and Jada Vaughan perform repertoire from Alonzo King’s Tarab during their final online showing. Both Nia and Jada joined us online from New York and worked closely with Maurya Kerr to cultivate their artistic intuition. Together, they share their experiences this summer, the…
Cross-Continental Connections: LINES Ballet + Gugulethu Ballet Project
Reflecting back on some of the unexpected highlights of last year, we recognize that one of the encouraging benefits of shifting online has been the broadening global reach. Going digital has also allowed LINES Ballet to expand its partnership with Gugulethu Ballet Project.
“One of my favorite things is to work in the summer program with the young minds who come from all over the world. We change together and it’s so much fun.”
—Alonzo King
Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Summer Program | © Steve Disenhof | © Chris Hardy