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. What are you waiting for? Enroll your child today.
Upcoming Programs
Deadlines
April–May
Current Students Re-enrollment
June
New Student Enrollment
September–October
Late 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.
$1,289 due upon enrollment
Includes registration fee and 10% discount
Pay two installments of $680 + $115 (fees)
1. Upon enrollment: $795 (includes $115 in fees)
2. January 15: $680
Pay four installments of $340 + $115 (fees)
1. Upon enrollment: $455 (includes $115 in fees)
2. November 1: $340
3. January 15: $340
4. March 15: $340
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
The enrollment period is currently closed. Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year will reopen later this year. Check back for updates and enrollment details for First Steps and Bounding Boys.
Join us for an Open House at The Ailey School Saturday, April 25. To learn more about Junior Division programs, fill out our inquiry form and our staff will assist you in selecting the right program for your child.
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.
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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