First Steps & Bounding Boys

$1,253 due upon enrollment 

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Pay two installments of $660 
1. Upon enrollment: $775 (includes fees) 
2. January 15: $660

Pay four installments of $330 
1. Upon enrollment: $445 (includes fees) 
2. November 1: $330 
3. January 15: $330 
4. March 15: $330

To begin the process of enrollment, please visit the First Steps and Bounding Boys Enrollment page.

Program levels are determined by age; eligible students must be program age by August 31st.

First Step and Bounding Boys curriculum is creative movement based, allowing students to develop a strong sense of spatial awareness, body awareness, musicality, and foundational technique for future dance training.

No, an audition is not required for admission to the First Steps and Bounding Boys programs.

Both programs are designed to facilitate the first steps your child will take in establishing a solid foundation for future dance training. Bounding Boys is an extension of First Steps that offers a more athletic approach to developing dance skills through creative movement.

Trial classes are not available. New students must enroll for the academic year (September to May).

No, the First Steps and Bounding Boys program is curriculum-based where classes build upon skills and movement memory throughout the year.

A dress code is strictly enforced for both programs:

• First Steps: Solid red leotard.
• Bounding Boys: Red Ailey shirt and black biker shorts.

To purchase dress code items, please visit The Ailey Boutique located inside the Ailey School. For store hours, please call 212-405-9100.

Junior Division Dress Code

Parents will have the opportunity to observe classes each semester on designated Parent Observation Days.

Culminating performances are presented at The Ailey School in late April and/or early May.

Tuition fees are based on the level and program in which the student is placed. Please visit Tuition and Fees for details.