audition
ttgsf is designed for serious, pre-professional dancers ages 18–25 who are ready to work rigorously and embrace discovery. We seek dancers with a strong technical foundation, an open mind, and an appetite for artistic investigation.
We are currently accepting auditions for the 2026–2027 year, beginning September 2026 and running through May 2027.
Admission is on a rolling basis. Space is limited.
video audition
To audition via video:
Use the link below to register and pay the audition fee on Studio Pro.
Submit all materials via the Google Form provided in the PDF attached to your audition registration confirmation email. Note: Letter of Recommendation should only be sent by the author directly to info@thetraininggroundsf.com
Video auditions require the following materials:
Headshot
Dance Resume
Dancer’s Letter of Intent describing your artistic goals
Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or mentor (should be emailed by the author to info@thetraininggroundsf.com)
Audition Video no longer than 10 minutes in length. The intention is to show technical clarity, placement, and understanding. Make sure all videos are set to public so we can view them. Please include:
Barre work: 1 side only
Center adagio
Pirouettes
Petite & Grande Allegro
Solo Video featuring a minimum of 2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement, highlighting your movement quality and artistic choices.
Audition fee:
$30 before March 1, 2026
$35 after March 1, 2026
Though we welcome teenagers to audition, we prefer that applicants be 18 years of age by December 31, 2026, for the program. If you will not be 18 by this date but would still like to be considered, please email info@thetraininggroundsf.com.
in person audition
Prospective students may also audition in person by dropping into ttgsf classes at City Dance in San Francisco. This option offers a firsthand experience of our training environment.
To audition in-person:
Contact our Program Coordinator, Timmorie, to arrange your in-person audition: timmorie@thetraininggroundsf.com. Classes are held Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, during the program’s semesters.
Use the link below to register and pay the audition fee on Studio Pro.
Submit all materials via the Google Form provided in the PDF attached to your audition registration confirmation email. Note: The Letter of Recommendation should only be sent by the author directly to info@thetraininggroundsf.com
Those who audition in person will need to provide the following materials:
Headshot
Dance Resume
Dancer’s Letter of Intent describing your artistic goals
Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or mentor (should be emailed by the author to info@thetraininggroundsf.com)
Solo Video featuring a minimum of 2 minutes of contemporary or improvisational movement, highlighting your movement quality and artistic choices. Please make sure this video is set to public so we can view it.
Audition fee:
$30 before March 1, 2026
$35 after March 1, 2026
Though we welcome teenagers to audition, we prefer that applicants be 18 years of age by December 31, 2026, for the program. If you will not be 18 by this date but would still like to be considered, please email info@thetraininggroundsf.com.
“We have been able to become better humans in society through programs like these because of the depth that it has created in our beings. It allows us to focus deep into our soul, and it allows us to discover new ways of navigating life.”
— Aleks Perez,
choreographer and ttgsf guest artist
training roots
Participate in the year-round ttgsf program for seasonal trimesters.
Training Roots is the perfect opportunity for those unable to commit to a full year of ttgsf, as well as international students seeking a short but substantial training experience.
We are currently accepting Training Roots students for the following seasonal trimesters:
Training Roots Winter Trimester
January 5 - March 6, 2026
$3150
Training Roots Spring Trimester
March 16 - May 24, 2026, includes performance opportunities
$3700
Students may participate in multiple trimesters. Please contact us if you are interested in enrolling.