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Summer Program Audition in Chicago

Saturday, January 16, 2027

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Join us for our 2027 Summer Program in San Francisco! Audition with us in Chicago.

Date/Time:
Saturday, January 16, 2027
3:30–5:30pm CST
Check-in starts half hour before audition time

Audition Fee: $40
Day of: $45
Pre-Registration is required

REGISTER

Students ages 11–25 are invited to audition for our 2027 Summer Program hosted in San Francisco! We are searching for aspiring dance artists to train with our exceptional faculty this summer at LINES Dance Center. Class will be led by LINES Ballet former company dancer James Gowen.

Our Summer Program offers a unified approach to dance training. Rooted in the philosophy of Alonzo King, our programs guide students on a collaborative journey that values risk-taking, independent thinking, problem solving through exploration, and a tenacious work ethic, expanding students’ understanding of what is possible with dance.

San Francisco Summer Program 2027 Dates
Pre-Professional (ages 18–25) | June 7–26
Junior Week 1* (ages 11–14) | June 28–July 2
Junior Week 2* (ages 11–14) | July 5–9
Advanced (ages 14–17) | July 12–31
*Those accepted to the Junior Program may attend one or both weeks of the program

AUDITION DETAILS
Summer Program Audition | Ages 11–25
 Saturday, January 16, 2027
 3:30–5:30pm CST
 Check-in starts at 3pm CST
REGISTER

Format and Attire Details
The audition consists of a ballet class, LINES repertoire, and movement exploration. 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 optional at the audition.


Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE.

  • Registration | via ACTIVE System
  • Headshot | Think smiling passport or ID picture
  • Video Clip Link for ages 14–25* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement highlighting your movement quality and artistic choices (optional)

*Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them.


Registration and Refund Policies
—Fees paid by credit card only
—No refunds. Dancers may transfer to another audition session
—Online registration only


Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Summer Program | © Steve Disenhof

Details

Join us for our 2027 Summer Program in San Francisco! Audition with us in Chicago.

Date/Time:
Saturday, January 16, 2027
3:30–5:30pm CST
Check-in starts half hour before audition time

Audition Fee: $40
Day of: $45
Pre-Registration is required

REGISTER

Venue

Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 Dearborne St
Chicago, 60610 United States
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