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First Steps & Bounding Boys Enrollment

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Enroll your child so they can learn, grow, and dance in our programs for children ages 3 to 6! The First Steps and Bounding Boys programs are designed to give each child personalized instructional support and attention. 2027 Spring Term begins January 16 through May 2.

Upcoming Programs

2027 Spring Term

First Steps (Ages 3–6)

Auditions are not required for the First Steps Program. Students must be program age by August 31.

First Steps Program age 3*: Boys & Girls
First Steps Program ages 4 to 6: Girls only (see Bounding Boys Program below for Boys only classes)

Sample School Year Schedule

_{*Students must have turned 3 before September 1, 2026.}

Bounding Boys (Ages 4–6)

Auditions are not required for the Bounding Boys Program. Students must be program age by August 31.

Bounding Boys Program ages 4 to 6: Boys only (see First Steps Program above for age 3 classes)

Sample School Year Schedule

Deadlines

November–January

Accepting new students for 2027 spring term enrollment*

_{*Subject to availability}

Tuition & Fees

A $75 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.

Price Chart

$775.50 due upon enrollment

_{Includes registration fee}

Pay two installments of $350.25 + $125 (fees)
1. Upon enrollment: $350.25 (includes $125 in fees)
2. January 15: $350.25

_{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_.

How To Enroll

Enrollment for new students for the fall term is now closed. Late enrollment is subject to availability.

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FAQs

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 Program.

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.

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. Boutique hours are Monday-Friday 11am-7pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.

Ailey Boutique

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.

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