Alonzo King LINES Ballet

FAQ

Audition Process

How do I pre-register?
If you are participating in our Audition Tour, you may pre-register online. You will need to submit the registration form, 4x6 headshot, resume, letter of intent and $30 payment online.

Please note pre-registration closes five days prior to each audition. If you miss the pre-registration deadline, you may register at the live audition. Arrive one hour early to register.

Do I need to pre-register in order to attend an audition?
No, students do not need to pre-register to attend an audition on the tour, but pre-registration is preferred.

What materials do I need to bring with me to the audition?
If you do not register online, please bring your completed registration form, $35 audition fee, 4x6 headshot, resume, and letter of intent describing artistic goals. Registration forms can be downloaded here. If you have pre-registered, please bring a 4x6 headshot (with dancer’s full name and age written on the back) to the live audition.

How early do I need to arrive before the audition?
If you have not pre-registered for the audition, arrive one hour early. If you pre-registered, arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition to check-in and get your audition number.

What is the structure of the audition?
The audition consists of a ballet class. Typically, women are not asked to wear pointe shoes but should bring them in case pointe work is requested.

What do I wear to the audition?
There is no dress code at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Program, but please 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.

How do I find out if I have been accepted?
Students are notified of audition results via email two weeks after the audition date. If you have not received an email three weeks after your audition, please contact Emily Waenink 415.863.3040 x248.

Tuition & Paperwork

What is the tuition for Session One?
Session One is four weeks long and costs $1,775. This includes a $300 deposit due one week after acceptance and a final tuition payment of $1,475 by Monday, April 30.

What is the tuition for Session Two?
Session Two is five weeks long and costs $2,350. This includes a $450 deposit due one week after acceptance and a final tuition payment of $1,900 by Monday, May 14.

Once I’ve been accepted, how do I reserve my place in the program?
To reserve your place, mail your non-refundable deposit, payment sheet, and completed registration packet by the date indicated in your acceptance email.

What if I miss the postmark deadline?
It is extremely important that you send your deposit and paperwork by the postmark deadline because we cannot guarantee a place for dancers who send their materials after the deposit deadline. These students will be put on a waiting list and added to the session roster if there is still space on March 30.

How do I know if you have received my deposit and paperwork?
You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your materials within three weeks of delivery.

If I decide not to attend the LINES Ballet Summer Program after I’ve submitted my deposit, can I get a refund?
No. The Summer Program deposit is non-refundable.

Financial Aid

How do I apply for scholarships and financial aid?
Financial aid applicants must mail the financial aid application, tax return, and a DVD (preferred), video, or link to your audition footage online by the postmark deadline of Monday, March 5. Download the financial aid application here. Get details about the video requirements in our application checklist. Financial aid decisions will be made by Friday, March 30.

Do I need to submit a DVD, video, or link for the financial aid application if I audition in person?
Yes, all financial aid applicants must submit a DVD (preferred), video, or link with the financial aid application.

Do I need to send a second DVD, video, or link for my financial aid application if I’ve already auditioned by that method?
No, you do not need to submit a second DVD, video, or link audition. Dancers auditioning for the Summer Program by DVD, video, or link must postmark the application by February 3. The rest of your financial aid application can be included in that package or can be sent separately and postmarked by Monday, March 5.

How does Summer Program determine financial aid awards?
The Summer Program Scholarship Program awards financial assistance based on the need of the family and the student’s artistic potential. Financial aid funds are limited and dependent upon the generous contributions we receive each year.

I am a dancer over the age of 18. Do I include my information or my parents' in the financial aid application?
If you support yourself completely, you need to provide your own financial information and tax returns. If your parents/guardians primarily support you, please submit their information and their tax returns. If it is a combination of the two, please submit both and attach a letter explaining your specific situation.

When will I be notified about financial aid awards?
You will receive an email notification by Friday, March 30.

The deposit deadline for the Summer Program is before I find out about financial aid awards. What can I do if my decision to attend the program is completely based on how much aid I receive?
We can hold your deposit until financial aid decisions have been made. You can request this by emailing Emily Waenink. You must also note this on your payment sheet. You are still required to send your deposit, payment sheet, and registration packet by the postmark deadline, but we will not process the payment until after we’ve communicated with you.

Structure of the Summer Program

What are placement classes?
The first two days of the program are dedicated to placing students in appropriate groups so you will be with dancers of a similar age and level of experience.

How many levels are there?
Each session has approximately 100 students and will be divided into five groups. Each class will have 18-25 students.

What is the general weekly schedule?
Students dance roughly eight hours a day Monday through Friday and have a half-day on Saturday. Generally dancers will have ballet every day, pointe or men’s class two or three times a week, and additional offerings in modern, improvisation, and GYROTONIC® training. There will also be weekly LINES Ballet repertoire workshops, rehearsals for the performance, group meetings with a LINES Ballet School faculty mentor, and supplementary classes.

What is GYROTONIC®?
San Francisco GYROTONIC® is located on the premises and has the most extensive array of GYROTONIC® equipment in the Bay Area. Expert trainers work directly with students to help them understand and care for their bodies. For more information visit San Francisco GYROTONIC®.

Will we have the opportunity to take class with Alonzo King?
When Alonzo King's schedule permits, students will have the privilege of training with him in a workshop-style setting.

Is there a performance at the end of the session?
Yes, students of both sessions will have the unique opportunity to work with choreographers from around the world on the creation of new work. These works will be performed at the end of the session at a theater in San Francisco.

Will the performance be recorded?
Yes, DVDs and photographs will be available for purchase online at the end of each session.

How do my parents and friends purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased through the theater box-office a couple of months prior to the performance. We invite parents, friends, LINES Ballet staff, and the general public to support our students in this performance. More information on the box-office and theater will be provided during the summer.

Housing & Student Life

Where are Session One students housed?
LINES Ballet School offers students chaperoned housing. HOUSING SPECIFICS TO COME. Students are not required to live in the housing provided. We supply further information about other housing options after you have been accepted in the program.

How much is room and board?
Details TBA.

How many students stay in the chaperoned housing option?
Approximately 80 students stay in chaperoned housing during Session One. The other students either commute from home or find other accommodations in the city.

Are students chaperoned?
Yes, there will be one Head Chaperone (an adult/parent) and four Student Chaperones (current Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program students) supervising the students. The Head Chaperone is responsible for overseeing the student body, leading the student chaperones, and coordinating daily activities. Student Chaperones are responsible for helping carry out these activities, which include room check at nights, field trips on the weekends, and staffing the dorm office.

How do I apply to be a Head Chaperone?
The ideal candidate is someone over the age of 30, who can manage a large group of students, use conflict resolution and mediation skills, and remain calm and proactive when situations arise. Medical knowledge and prior experience working with students are preferred. Parents that are applying for financial aid to attend Session One are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Emily Waenink by Monday, January 30.

How do students travel to the studio each day?
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is located just off of the Civic Center BART/MUNI stop and many bus lines.

What are student activities on the weekend?
Weekend outings will be coordinated by the chaperones. In the past, students have had the opportunity to spend the day at Fisherman's Wharf, shop in Union Square, take a tour of Alcatraz, walk the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll through Golden Gate Park, ride a cable car, see a professional dance performance by a Bay Area company, and go out to eat at some of the many top-rated restaurants our city has to offer.

Where are Session Two students housed?
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Program does not provide chaperoned housing for Session Two students. A list of housing options will be provided upon acceptance to the program, and we also encourage students to do their own independent research.

How can I find a roommate for Session Two?
Each year, we create a Facebook group to help you find roommates. Upon acceptance, we will advise you of the group’s address so you can reach out to other program attendees.

FAQ

Audition Process

Tuition & Paperwork

Financial Aid

Structure of the Summer Program

Housing & Student Life

Audition Process

Tuition & Paperwork

Financial Aid

Structure of the Summer Program

Housing & Student Life

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