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Apply to the Junior Division Summer Intensive

June 23 – July 18, 2025 

Spend your summer immersed in the best dance training New York City has to offer! The Junior Division Summer Intensive for ages 12 to 15 is a four-week training program, offering young dancers the opportunity to train with The Ailey School's exceptional instructors in a vibrant professional environment. Our Audition Tour begins in January and video auditions are accepted November 15 to April 1.

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.

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