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Criteria
Prospective students must first audition in person or by video to be considered for the Junior Division Summer Intensive. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of consistent training in ballet.
Students who audition by video must also submit two dance photos in the following positions: first arabesque and tendu à la seconde.
Students must register for an audition or upload their video audition and required photos with their application and $30 application fee in the Admissions Portal.
Students must be program age by the start of the program (not audition date) to be eligible for acceptance.
Tuition & Housing
Tuition and deadlines: TBD
Students may be awarded a merit-based scholarship based on their audition. Scholarship awards cover the cost of tuition only. The following participation fees and housing costs are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
Level 1 Scholarship
$250 (includes a $50 registration fee)
Level 2 Scholarship
$375 (includes a $50 registration fee)
Scholarship fees are non-refundable and are due, in full, two weeks after notification of acceptance.
The Ailey School offers summer housing at Fordham University’s McMahon Hall, a short distance from the studios. A chaperone program is offered for students ages 14 to 15. Resident assistants also live on-site to monitor students and plan activities on weekends and evenings.
4-Week Session Fee | TBD Non-refundable, includes $300 deposit to reserve your spot |
Directions on how to apply for summer housing are sent to accepted students after they have made a tuition deposit. Space is limited—we strongly recommend that you reserve housing as early as possible!
Students must be 14 years of age or older by June 25 (there are NO exceptions to this policy). It is not possible to apply for housing prior to being accepted and submitting a tuition deposit.
Deadlines
Audition registration opens
Video Auditions Accepted
In-Person Audition Tour
Junior Division Summer Intensive Audition in New York City
Summer Video Audition Deadline
Two weeks after acceptance notification, a non-refundable $300 tuition deposit is required to reserve a space in the intensive. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Acceptance to the program alone does not guarantee a space!
Full tuition must be paid in full/received by 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time).
The balance of tuition must be paid in full/received by 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time). A $75 Late Fee applies for payments received after 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time).
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FAQs
Yes, students who exhibit the strongest technical and artistic potential will be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on their performance at their in-person audition or by their video audition. If you are interested in scholarship opportunities, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Yes, a dress code is required for all programs. To purchase the required attire, you can order online or visit The Ailey Boutique located inside The Ailey School. Boutique hours are Monday-Friday 11am-7pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.
Level placement is determined based on several factors, including (but not limited to) proficiency in ballet and modern, instructor recommendations, and observations made by the audition panel.
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