PROGRAM

What are the program dates?

• Pre-Professional Program | Ages 18–25 | 2027 Dates coming soon!
• Advanced Program | Ages 14–17 | 2027 Dates coming soon!
• Junior Program | Ages 11–14 | 2027 Dates coming soon!

When should I plan my travel?
Plan your travel to arrive in San Francisco one day before the program starts and depart one day after the program ends.
We are not able to greet students at the airports. Students can take BART trains or transport companies such as LYFT, Uber, and taxi cabs.

• Housing students: Arrive at the dormitory no later than 4pm the day before the program starts.
• Advanced and Pre-Professional dancers: Do not plan to travel the night of the Showcase, which is the last day of the program.

Am I required to attend the full program?
Yes. All students are required to attend the full session. Students are not permitted to arrive late, leave during the session, or leave early. Doing this greatly disrupts the program, and the quality of the student’s overall experience and growth during the program. Please check your calendars closely before committing to our Summer Program. Academic, dance, family, or other commitments that conflict with our program will not be accommodated.

How are dancers placed?
During the first days the students are divided into groups at the discretion of the Program Director and Summer Program faculty. Placement is based on the combination of age, technical ability, approach, work ethic, curiosity, and the overall chemistry with the other dancers.

What is the general weekly schedule?

• Pre-Professional and Advanced Programs | Dancers attend classes from Monday through Friday generally from 9am–5pm, and Saturdays 9:30am–2:30pm. More detailed information on the daily schedule will be available upon acceptance. Each program culminates in an evening Showcase Performance at a premiere San Francisco theater.
  • Curriculum includes: ballet technique/pointe, LINES repertoire, various modern/contemporary techniques, contemporary partnering, floor work, improvisation, GYROTONIC®/GYROKINESIS®, and choreography
• Junior Program | Students dance five days per week from 10am–4pm. An informal showing will be presented from 4–5pm on the final day each week.
  • Curriculum includes: ballet technique, various modern/contemporary techniques, contemporary partnering, improvisation, floor work, and LINES repertoire or choreography

What is GYROTONIC®/GYROKINESIS®?
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a cross training modality that focuses on the strength and suppleness of the spine and core. It was created by a dancer for dancers. GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® classes are included in the Advanced and Pre-Professional program curriculum. Expert trainers work directly with students to help them understand and care for their bodies. For more information visit San Francisco GYROTONIC®.

Is housing provided?
Housing is available for the Advanced Program only. Housing is not provided for the Junior or Pre-Professional Programs.

Housing Package
Housing is located in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco and is within a short bus ride (free for students ages 18 and younger) from LINES Dance Center. Advanced students are under 24/7 supervision by LINES chaperones.

Package includes:

• Breakfast and Dinner daily
• Suites furnished with beds, dressers, smart TV, refrigerator and in suite or private hall bathroom
• Pillow, sheets, comforter, towels provided
• Linen service for sheets and towels twice a week; Complimentary housekeeping services once a week by request
• Coin-operated laundry machines for personal use on each floor
• Free WiFi
• 24-hours front desk person
• On-site building manager
• Organized free or low cost Sunday activities (Advanced program)

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Summer Program | © Doug Kaye | © Manny Crisostomo | © Rob Kunkle