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.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Class of 2025 seniors | © Doug Kaye; Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Dancer: Christina | © Steve Disenhof

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

LINES Day is a one-day workshop designed to expand the technical and artistic excellence of intermediate to pre-professional students ages 11–35. Get a sneak peek into the experience and process that makes Alonzo King LINES Ballet and education programs so transformative. Students will work directly with our LINES faculty, which includes former and current company members, and will be placed in appropriate groups for the classes according to age and/or level.

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

REGISTER

Curriculum
Ballet, LINES Ballet Repertoire, Movement Exploration, and Contemporary

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

BFA Program 2023 Senior Projects

Join us for the second weekend of the BFA 2023 Senior Projects! This annual performance features choreography created by the LINES Ballet BFA Program at Dominican University of California Class of 2023 students. Celebrate the culmination of 4 years of creative exploration through these highly original and personal works by seniors Simone Carcer, Sharif Claxton, Emma Debski, Haley Schmitt, Pakela Newalu-Gomes, Nyah Malone, and Arpege Wallace.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Steve Disenhof

BFA Program 2023 Senior Projects

Join us for the first weekend of the LINES Ballet BFA Program at Dominican University of California’s 2023 Senior Projects! This annual performance features student choreography created by the Class of 2023. Celebrate the culmination of 4 years of creative exploration through these highly original and personal projects by seniors Leilana Majri, Madeline Sager, Adison Sampson, Eva Silverton, Alyssa Viray, Angel Warden-Palmer, and Hannah Woolfenden.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Steve Disenhof

LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican

Performance: Fall Showcase 2022
Angelico Hall, San Rafael

LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican premieres original works by Jay Carlon, Gregory Dawson, Laura O’Malley, and Carmen Rozestraten in this two-night-only event on the university’s campus in Marin County. Reservations are required.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA Program | Steve Disenhof