Professional Division Audition

Dancers ages 16-25 are welcome to audition for The Ailey School Professional Division programs in Silver Spring, MD. Space is limited–register to audition today! 

This audition is for the following Professional Division programs:

• 2026 Summer Intensive (ages 16-25)
• Certificate Program (ages 17 to 23)
• Independent Study Program (ages 17 to 25)
• Scholarship Program (ages 17 to 21)

The audition will consist of abbreviated ballet and modern classes. Solos will not be required. Students do not need to bring a headshot or resume. 

_{Students must be the program age by the program start date (not the audition date).
Notification of admission status will be sent to students within two weeks of the audition. Space in the Summer Intensive is limited!}

For information on how to apply to the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program, please email [email protected].