SUMMER PROGRAM
How to Audition2020 Auditions
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Audition for an inspiring summer of artistic transformation in San Francisco! Our Summer Program challenges aspiring dancers in a rich creative environment that supports technical mastery, risk-taking and artistry.
AUDITION FEES
$35 – Early Registration | Online Before Day of Audition
$45 – Day of Registration | Online or In-person
$50 – Video Audition Registration
By credit card only. No refunds given. Dancers may transfer to another audition session.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
- Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
- Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
- Video Link | For Video Auditions ONLY
LIVE AUDITION
In a City Near You
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- San Francisco, CA | LINES Dance Center | Jan 4
- Baltimore, MD | Towson University | Jan 5
- Dallas, TX | Booker T. Washington | Jan 11
- Kansas City, MO | Kansas City Ballet | Jan 12
- Tampa, FL | Howard W. Blake HS | Jan 18
- Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Ballet | Jan 19
- Chicago, IL | Visceral Dance | Jan 19
- New York City, NY | Mark Morris | Jan 20
- Washington, D.C. | George Mason University | Jan 26
- Los Angeles, CA | Westside School of Ballet | Jan 26
- Seattle, WA | Pacific Northwest Ballet | Feb 2
- Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Ballet | Feb 9
- Denver, CO | Colorado Ballet | Feb 9
- San Francisco, CA | LINES Dance Center | Feb 16
Click Here to Find the Details for Your City’s Audition
Our Live Audition consists of an abbreviated ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation.
- Check-in begins 1 hour before audition starts.
- Online registration is highly encouraged. Your audition results will be processed faster using this method.
- In-person registration is subject to space and availability.
There is no dress code at the LINES Ballet Summer Program. Wear form-fitting dancewear and style hair neatly away from your face. Most students wear a leotard and tights or shorts, but there is no restriction on color or style. Pointe work is not required at the audition.
Video Audition
Deadline: February 21
Students unable to attend our National Audition Tour may audition via video. Please note: those who elect this option are not eligible for scholarships.
Your audition footage should be no longer than 10 minutes in length, and include:
- Minimal barre work
- Center adagio
- Pirouette
- Petite allegro
- Grand allegro
- Pointe work (if applicable)
- Solo
For full instructions and tips on submitting your video audition, please see our Video Audition Requirements.
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February 9 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us on the road for our National Audition Tour! Each year we travel across the country searching for the next generation of dancers and artists.San Francisco, CA | NATIONAL AUDITION TOUR
February 16 at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us on the road for our National Audition Tour! Each year we travel across the country searching for the next generation of dancers and artists.