How to Apply

Admission into the Conservatory’s Summer Intensive Program is by audition only. See Audition Info for the Audition Schedule. Those applicants unable to attend a scheduled audition may submit a “videotaped audition” (see video audition requirements), which must be received by the February 28, 2012. To pre-register for an audition use our Online Registration System (preferred) or submit hard copies of the materials described below.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following items are required for everyone who auditions:

  1. A completed Application Form
  2. A Letter-of-Intent describing your artistic goals and interests
  3. A Resume that lists dance training, teachers, choreography studied, and performance experience
  4. A recent Headshot Photo
  5. A Registration Fee of $30, either cash or a check payable to “S.F. Conservatory of Dance”. This fee may be either snail-mailed (at least ten days before the scheduled audition) or hand-delivered at least 30 minutes before the audition.

Please Note: All items 1-5 listed above must be submitted in their entirety before the audition begins. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

  • Click here or on the “Apply” link below the logo on every page of our website to create a username and password
  • You will then receive an instruction to log in to the Application System
  • In the Application System, use links 1 through 4 to submit your Application Form and upload your Letter-of-Intent, Resume and Photo
  • Verify that check-marks appear in all four check-boxes, indicating that all of your application materials have been submitted
  • Go to the Create/Review/Print Application panel to print a hard-copy of the Application Form–which you must bring with you to the audition
  • You will receive a confirmation-of-receipt email within 24 hours. If you have not received it within 24 hours, please contact Julia Cost, telephone 415-309-7450 right away
  • Either snail-mail the $30 registration fee at least 10 days prior to your audition or hand-deliver at least 30 minutes before your audition begins
  • Should you experience any problems with the system, please use the “Report Problem” link on any of the Dashboard panels and contact Julia Cost, telephone 415-309-7450 without delay
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before the audition begins to allow enough time for registering

HOW TO APPLY IN-PERSON OR VIA SNAIL-MAIL

  • Download, print and fill out a hard copy of the Application Form (PDF)
  • Prepare a Letter-of-Intent describing your artistic goals and interests
  • Prepare a resume that lists dance training, teachers, choreography studied, and performance experience
  • Prepare a recent headshot photograph
  • Either bring all of the above with you to the audition OR send them via snail-mail at least 10 days before the audition. In either case, arrive at the audition 30 minutes early to insure enough time to register.

HOW TO APPLY VIA VIDEO AUDITION

  • Refer to instructions (above) for registering online or via snail-mail
  • Refer to Video Audition Requirements
  • Video applications must be received by the February 28, 2012.

ONCE ACCEPTED

Once you have received notification that you have been accepted into the program, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $350 is required within ten calendar days to reserve your spot in the program. This must be sent via check payable to SF Conservatory of Dance. If the deposit is not received within this time window your name will be placed on a waiting list and you will be given another opportunity to enroll if space is still available on March 29, 2012

In order to enroll in the program you must download, print, fill out, and submit all of the following Enrollment Forms (PDF) together with the balance of your tuition and a copy front and back of your insurance card, no later than April 1, 2012.

Address for Snail-Mailing Application and/or Enrollment Materials:
San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
Attention: Summer Intensive Program
301 Eighth Street, Suite 205
San Francisco, CA 94103

For more information, contact Julia Cost, telephone 415-309-7450.