Frequently Asked Questions

When will we find out the results of the audition?

How old does my student need to be to participate in the Summer Session?

Can I come to only part of Summer Session?

What should I do if I am interested in the year-round program?

What is there to do in my free time at Summer Session?

When will we find out the results of the audition?

Applicants will be notified of audition results within two weeks of their auditions. Students who are accepted will receive instructions for securing their place in the program.

All DVD audition applicants will be notified of audition results after March 1, 2010.

Can I audition by DVD or videotape?

Students who cannot attend one of the scheduled auditions may audition by DVD, though we no longer accept auditions recorded on videotape.

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How old does my student need to be to participate in the Summer Session?

The program is designed for male and female students, ages 13-18, who have achieved intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training.

Students requiring housing must be 13 years old by June 26, 2010.

Can I come to only part of Summer Session?

No. Enrolled students must attend all five weeks of the Summer Session.

What should I do if I am interested in the school year program?

Work hard in class and demonstrate a good attitude and mature conduct. Admission to the school year program is by invitation only. Students will be assessed throughout the program and before the end of the Summer Session, select students will be invited to enroll. Invitations are at the sole discretion of the San Francisco Ballet School.

What is there to do in my free time at Summer Session?

All students have classes on Saturday mornings. On Saturday afternoons, students may explore the city in small groups. On Sundays, students can elect to attend chaperoned trips to the Bay Area’s most famous and fun tourist and recreation destinations including Water World, a Bay Cruise with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and California’s Great America. Dormitory chaperones also arrange smaller outings to other unique San Francisco attractions.