The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
First Steps & Bounding Boys
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About the Programs
Learn, grow, create, and dance.
For children ages 3 to 6, the First Steps and Bounding Boys programs are an introduction to dance where each child gets personalized support and attention. All First Steps and Bounding Boys classes have an instructional team comprised of a primary teacher, one-to-three teaching assistants, and a live accompanist. Start your child on their dancing journey in a warm, supportive, and playful atmosphere.
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School First Steps student Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School First Steps students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School Bounding Boys students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School Bounding Boys students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School Bounding Boys student Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School Bounding Boys student Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
The Ailey School Bounding Boys students Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
Tuition & Fees
A $65 registration fee is required for all students upon enrollment and a $50 fee is added if you choose to pay via one of the payment plans listed below. You can save 10% when you pay tuition in full upon enrollment.
$1,253 due upon enrollment
Includes registration fee
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
Tuition and fees are subject to change. All enrolling students are committing to the entire school year. Written notice is needed to withdraw. After withdrawing the refund amount is based on the policy noted here.
Ready to Enroll?
Set your child up to learn, grow, and dance in our upcoming programs. Auditions are not required for First Steps or Bounding Boys. Learn how to enroll your child today!
FAQs
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.
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.
Contact Us
For questions or general inquiries, please contact [email protected].