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BFA Senior Showcase

Celebrate the LINES Ballet BFA at Dominican University of California Class of 2025 on May 13! The grand finale to their four-year college journey, the BFA Senior Showcase brings our seniors to the beautiful YBCA stage in a celebration of artistic achievement. See the students perform works by former LINES company members Gregory Dawson, Brett Conway, Maurya Kerr, and inaugural class of 2010 alumna, Katie Scherman.

This one-show-only event also features the second-year students of the LINES Ballet Training Program. Join us in celebrating the achievements of these accomplished, dynamic, and beautiful artists as they step into their professional careers.

For student and/or group discounts, please contact Maddie Sager, BFA Program Coordinator.

April 16, 2025

BFA Video Auditions

If you are unable to audition with us in-person, we welcome you to submit a video audition for our BFA Program at Dominican University of California! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Video Audition Requirements

Center adagio
Pirouette combination
Petite allegro
Pointe combination optional (women)
Performance or rehearsal footage of a solo or duet
A video of the applicant performing a contemporary solo (3 minutes max.)
Maximum length: 10 minutes

Submit Video

Additional Application Requirements

Artistic Application
Deadline: April 1, 2025

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
$36 application fee

Start Application

Academic Application
Accepted on a rolling basis

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

Note: Your audition fulfills the Arts Supplement portion of the application.
LEARN MORE

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | © Quinn B. Wharton

February 11, 2025

Chicago BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS

BFA Audition | Ages 17–25
Saturday, January 18, 2025
6–8:30pm CT
Check-in starts at 5:30pm CT

REGISTER

Format and Attire Details
The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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.

Application Process | BFA at Dominican
The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025.

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

Interested in our Summer Program?
You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration.

Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account.

Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
Video Link for all dancers* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement

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

Fees apply if the applicant is planning to audition for the Summer Program in San Francisco ($35 in advance and $45 the day of).

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | © Chris Hardy

December 16, 2024

New York BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS
BFA Audition \| Last name A–L Monday, January 20, 2025 10:30am–1pm ET Check-in starts at 10am ET	REGISTER
BFA Audition \| Last name M–Z Monday, January 20, 2025 1:30-4pm ET Check-in starts at 1pm ET	REGISTER
Format and Attire Details The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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. Application Process \| BFA at Dominican The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025. Registration and Refund Policies —Fees paid by credit card only —No refunds. Dancers may transfer to another audition session —Online registration only Interested in our Summer Program? You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration. Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account. Headshot \| No larger than 5 MB Dance Resume \| Training, School, Performance History Letter of Intent \| Describing your artistic goals Video Link for all dancers* \| 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement *Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them. Fees apply if the applicant is planning to audition for the Summer Program in San Francisco ($35 in advance and $45 the day of). Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet \| BFA at Dominican \| © Chris Hardy

November 23, 2024

New York BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS
BFA Audition \| Last name A–L Monday, January 20, 2025 10:30am–1pm ET Check-in starts at 10am ET	REGISTER
BFA Audition \| Last name M–Z Monday, January 20, 2025 1:30-4pm ET Check-in starts at 1pm ET	REGISTER
Format and Attire Details The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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. Application Process \| BFA at Dominican The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025. Registration and Refund Policies —Fees paid by credit card only —No refunds. Dancers may transfer to another audition session —Online registration only Interested in our Summer Program? You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration. Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account. Headshot \| No larger than 5 MB Dance Resume \| Training, School, Performance History Letter of Intent \| Describing your artistic goals Video Link for all dancers* \| 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement *Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them. Fees apply if the applicant is planning to audition for the Summer Program in San Francisco ($35 in advance and $45 the day of). Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet \| BFA at Dominican \| © Chris Hardy

November 23, 2024

Los Angeles BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS

BFA Audition | 17–25
Saturday, February 1, 2025
5:45–8:15pm PT
Check-in starts at 1pm PT

REGISTER

Format and Attire Details
The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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.

Application Process | BFA at Dominican
The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025.

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

Interested in our Summer Program?
You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration.

Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account.

Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
Video Link for all dancers* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement

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

Fees apply if the applicant is also planning to audition for the Summer Program ($35 in advance and $45 the day of).

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Dancer: Brandon Graham | © Chris Hardy

November 22, 2024

Los Angeles BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS

BFA Audition | 17–25
Saturday, February 1, 2025
5:45–8:15pm PT
Check-in starts at 1pm PT

REGISTER

Format and Attire Details
The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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.

Application Process | BFA at Dominican
The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025.

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

Interested in our Summer Program?
You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration.

Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account.

Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
Video Link for all dancers* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement

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

Fees apply if the applicant is also planning to audition for the Summer Program ($35 in advance and $45 the day of).

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Dancer: Brandon Graham | © Chris Hardy

November 22, 2024

San Francisco BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS

BFA Audition | Ages 17–25
Sunday, January 28
11:30am–2pm PST
Check-in starts at 11am PST

REGISTER

Format and Attire Details
The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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.

Application Process | BFA at Dominican
The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025.

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

Interested in our Summer Program?
You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration.

Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account.

Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
Video Link for all dancers* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement

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

Fees apply if the applicant is planning to audition for the Summer Program in San Francisco ($35 in advance and $45 the day of).

November 8, 2024

San Francisco BFA Audition

Dedicated dancers with advanced training are invited to audition for our BFA at Dominican in San Francisco! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with Dominican University of California combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Our program offers students an unequaled opportunity to discover themselves as artists and as human beings—and to gain an excellent artistic and academic education along the way.

AUDITION DETAILS

BFA Audition | Ages 17–25
Sunday, January 28
11:30am–2pm PST
Check-in starts at 11am PST

REGISTER

Format and Attire Details
The audition consists of a ballet class, repertoire, and improvisation. 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.

Application Process | BFA at Dominican
The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025.

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

Interested in our Summer Program?
You can use your BFA Program audition as an audition for our 2025 Summer Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered for both programs during registration.

Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account.

Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
Video Link for all dancers* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement

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

Fees apply if the applicant is planning to audition for the Summer Program in San Francisco ($35 in advance and $45 the day of).

November 8, 2024

LifeLINES Winter Intensive

LifeLINES | Winter Intensive 2024

An experience designed for the dedicated dancer

Dancers ages 14+ are invited to enliven their holiday season, and submerge into our transformative approach to training during this two-day winter intensive. They’ll work directly with LINES’ master teachers and guest artists through deep dives into movement exploration and dialogue. Tailored for both pre-professional and professional dancers ages 14+, our winter intensive will inspire and challenge.

Students applying for our renowned 2025 Summer Program or LINES Ballet’s BFA Program at Dominican University of California may also use LifeLINES Winter Intensive as their audition. It is included in their experience!

REGISTER

Curriculum
Ballet, LINES Ballet Repertoire, Movement Exploration, GYROKINESIS®, Contemporary, and Guest Artist Workshop

Bonus
For those attending Saturday, a free ticket to the Training Program Performance that night is included in your tuition. We strongly recommend you experience this evening of inspiring work and talented dancers!

Dress Code
There is no dress code, nor are there restrictions of color or style. However, one must wear tasteful, form-fitting dance or athletic wear and appropriate footwear (socks, ballet slippers) should be used for classes accordingly.

Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
Please upload these items to the audition registration account in ACTIVE. Submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account.

Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
Video Link for all dancers* | 1–2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement

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

Application Process | BFA at Dominican
The BFA at Dominican application has two separate, mandatory parts to fulfill-the dance audition portion and academic portion. All requirements for the BFA can be found on the APPLY page.

Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025. Please submit required materials for BFA separately to your Acceptd account, and indicate if you are a BFA applicant on your registration for LifeLINES through Active.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Training Program

November 8, 2024

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LifeLINES | Winter Intensive 2024