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 training. Rooted in the philosophy of Alonzo King, our programs guide students on a collaborative journey that values risk-taking, creative power, and independent thinking.
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 improvisation highlighting your movement quality and artistic choices.
*Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them.
Register
Accepting submissions through April 30, 2025
Additional Required Materials
Please upload these items to your audition registration account in ACTIVE.
- Headshot | No larger than 5 MB
- Dance Resume | Training, School, Performance History
- Letter of Intent | Describing your artistic goals
San Francisco Summer Program 2025 Dates
Pre-Professional | June 9–30
Junior Week 1* | June 30–July 4
Junior Week 2* | July 7–11
Advanced | July 14–August 5
*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 | Education Programs | Dancer: Gretchen Ackerman | © Michael Slobodian
TOWSON UNIVERSITY LINES DAY
Our LINES Day at Towson University 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 with former LINES company dancer Caroline Rocher Barnes and part of our amzaing LINES faculty.
Students applying for our renowned 2025 Summer Program hosted in San Francisco may also use LINES Day as their audition. It is included in their experience!
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.
- 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.
TRAINING PROGRAM WINTER SHOWCASE
Get in the holiday spirit and come see the brilliance of LINES Ballet Training Program in their winter showcase! This lovely group of skillful dancers will premiere works by acclaimed faculty artists Carmen Rozestraten and Dexandro Montalvo, with guest artists and Training Program alum Alejandro Perez, and Natasha Adorlee.
About Our Program
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program cultivates intelligent and adept dance artists through a philosophy that fosters independent thinking, fearless investigation, and personal discovery. We propel students to thrive both as dancers and as human beings by pushing beyond their preconceived limitations and encouraging the embodiment of growth and versatility in all facets.
Students join us in profound processes of collaboration, creation, and performance of new works by leading choreographers. We challenge their artistic voices through a remarkable roster of renowned Bay Area, national, and international guest artists, and they experience the thrill of sharing their unique creativity with San Francisco audiences in performances like this upcoming winter showcase. Ultimately, we strive to develop strong, versatile, and compassionate artists who are empowered to share their unique voices.
Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Training Program | © Steve Disenhof
TRAINING PROGRAM WINTER SHOWCASE
Get in the holiday spirit and come see the brilliance of LINES Ballet Training Program in their winter showcase! This lovely group of skillful dancers will premiere works by acclaimed faculty artists Carmen Rozestraten and Dexandro Montalvo, with guest artists and Training Program alum Alejandro Perez, and Natasha Adorlee.
About Our Program
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program cultivates intelligent and adept dance artists through a philosophy that fosters independent thinking, fearless investigation, and personal discovery. We propel students to thrive both as dancers and as human beings by pushing beyond their preconceived limitations and encouraging the embodiment of growth and versatility in all facets.
Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Training Program | © Steve Disenhof
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 |
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| BFA Audition | Last name M–Z Monday, January 20, 2025 1:30-4pm ET Check-in starts at 1pm ET |
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Format and Attire Details Application Process | BFA at Dominican Registration and Refund Policies Interested in our Summer Program? Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
*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 |
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SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITION IN NEW YORK
Students ages 11–25 are invited to audition for our 2025 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.
Our Summer Program offers a unified approach to training. Rooted in the philosophy of Alonzo King, our programs guide students on a collaborative journey that values risk-taking, creative power, and independent thinking.
San Francisco Summer Program 2025 Dates
Pre-Professional | June 9–30
Junior Week 1* | June 30–July 4
Junior Week 2* | July 7–11
Advanced | July 14–August 5
*Those accepted to the Junior Program may attend one or both weeks of the program
| AUDITION DETAILS | |
| Summer Program Audition | Last name A–L Monday, January 20 10:30am–1pm ET Check-in starts at 10am ET |
REGISTER |
| Summer Program Audition | Last name M–Z Monday, January 20 1:30–4pm ET Check-in starts at 1pm ET |
REGISTER |
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Format and Attire Details Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
*Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them. Registration and Refund Policies Interested in our 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. Please submit required materials for BFA separately to an Acceptd account. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025. Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Education Programs | © Michael Slobodian |
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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 |
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Format and Attire Details Application Process | BFA at Dominican Registration and Refund Policies Interested in our Summer Program? Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
*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 |
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SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITION IN LOS ANGELES
Students ages 11–25 are invited to audition for our 2025 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.
Our Summer Program offers a unified approach to training. Rooted in the philosophy of Alonzo King, our programs guide students on a collaborative journey that values risk-taking, creative power, and independent thinking.
San Francisco Summer Program 2025 Dates
Pre-Professional | June 9–30
Junior Week 1* | June 30–July 4
Junior Week 2* | July 7–11
Advanced | July 14–August 5
*Those accepted to the Junior Program may attend one or both weeks of the program
| AUDITION DETAILS | |
| Summer Program Audition | Ages 11–16 Saturday, February 1, 2025 3–5:30pm PT Check-in starts at 2:15pm PT |
REGISTER |
| Summer Program Audition | Ages 17–25 Saturday, February 1, 2025 5:45–8:15pm PT Check-in starts at 5:15pm PT |
REGISTER |
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Format and Attire Details Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
*Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them. Registration and Refund Policies Interested in our 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. Please submit required materials for BFA separately to an Acceptd account. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025. Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Education Programs | © Quinn B Wharton |
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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 |
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Format and Attire Details Application Process | BFA at Dominican Registration and Refund Policies Interested in our Summer Program? Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
*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 | Summer Program | Dancer: Alesandra Harper | © Manny Crisostomo |
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SAN FRANCISCO SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITION
Students ages 11–25 are invited to audition for our 2025 Summer Program! We are searching for aspiring dance artists to train with our exceptional faculty this summer at LINES Dance Center.
Our Summer Program offers a unified approach to training. Rooted in the philosophy of Alonzo King, our programs guide students on a collaborative journey that values risk-taking, creative power, and independent thinking.
Summer Program 2025 Dates
Pre-Professional | June 9–30
Junior Week 1* | June 30–July 4
Junior Week 2* | July 7–11
Advanced | July 14–August 5
*Those accepted to the Junior Program may attend one or both weeks of the program
| AUDITION DETAILS | |
| Summer Program Audition | Ages 11–25 Saturday, March 1 11:30am–2pm PST Check-in starts at 11am PST |
REGISTER |
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Format and Attire Details Required Materials for LINES Summer Program Auditioners
*Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them. Registration and Refund Policies Interested in our 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. Please submit required materials for BFA separately to an Acceptd account. Note: The academic application are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The artistic application deadline is April 1, 2025. |
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