BFA at Dominican
How to ApplyAPPLICATION PROCESS
Our BFA Program 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 I BFA Program 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.
FALL 2020 DEADLINES
Application Opens:
September 1, 2019
SUBMISSION DATES
Academic Application Opens:
August 1, 2020
Artistic Application Due:
March 1, 2020
Audition Deadline:
March 1, 2020
Academic Application | Dominican University of California
Deadline: February 1, 2020
- 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
- Official SAT or ACT scores
Note: Your audition fulfills the Arts Supplement portion of the application
Artistic Application | Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Deadline: March 1, 2020
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
- A video of the applicant performing a contemporary solo (3 minutes max.)
- $36 application fee
Audition | Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Deadline: March 1, 2020
There are 3 Options available to submit your Audition. We prefer that auditions take place in-person, but understand that this may not be possible for all candidates.
In-Person Audition
Join us for an in-person audition in our Bay Area home. We offer the following options:
- Visit us in San Francisco at LINES Ballet
- Visit us in San Rafael at Dominican University
- Take ballet with our current BFA students
Auditions are offered on weekdays only. Your audition date will be arranged with our BFA Program Director.
National Open Auditions
Join us on tour for our LINES Ballet BFA National Auditions. When auditioning, please be aware:
- Artistic Application materials must be submitted prior to the audition
- Ladies are asked to bring pointe shoes
- Prepared solos are not required
CHICAGO
Sunday, January 19
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Visceral Dance Chicago
NEW YORK
Monday, January 20
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Mark Morris Dance Center
SAN FRANCISCO*
Sunday, February 16
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
*This audition is paired with our San Francisco LINES Day. Applicants must turn in their BFA applications in order to register for the full workshop. BFA applicants will receive a discounted rate of $50 for the day in addition to paying the $36 BFA application fee.
LOS ANGELES
Sunday, January 26
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Westside School of Ballet
SEATTLE
Sunday, February 2
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Video Audition
Video auditions should include:
- Center adagio
- Pirouette combination
- Petite allegro
- Pointe combination (women)
- Performance or rehearsal footage of a solo or duet
- Maximum length: 10 minutes
Submit online to:
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Attn: Marina Hotchkiss
26 Seventh Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103