Summer Program Video Auditions

If you are unable to audition with us in-person, we welcome you to submit a video audition! We are searching for aspiring dance artists to train with our exceptional faculty this summer at LINES Dance Center in San Francisco.

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.

Video Requirements
Audition footage should be no longer than 8 minutes in length. The intention is to show technical clarity, placement and understanding. Please include:

• Barre work | 1 side only
• Center adagio
• Pirouettes
• Petite & Grande Allegro
• Solo | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement highlighting your movement quality and artistic choices. 

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

Registration Opens January 1
Accepting submissions January 1–March 31, 2027.

Additional Required Materials

Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE.

• Registration | via ACTIVE portal
• Headshot | Think smiling passport or ID picture
• Video link | Please remember to set your video to “public” so we can view it.

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

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