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Junior Division
First Steps & Bounding Boys
Ages 3 to 6
Students interested in this program do not need to audition or apply. Parents can simply enroll their students in the program relevant to their child.
Pre-Professional Program
Ages 7 to 17
Prospective students must first apply and audition to be considered for this program.
Ailey Athletic Boys
Ages 7 to 10
Prospective students must first have applied, auditioned, and been accepted into the Pre-Professional Program to be considered for this scholarship track program.
Summer Intensive
Ages 12 to 15
Prospective students must first apply and audition either in-person or by video to be considered for this program.
Ailey/Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) Program
Grades 9 to 10
Prospective students interested in this program are expected to meet certain dance and academic criteria, be a resident of New York City, and apply through the NYC MySchools portal. An in-person audition is a required part of the application process.
Professional Division
Summer Intensive
Ages 16 to 25
Prospective students must first apply and audition either in-person or by video to be considered for this program.
Scholarship Program
Ages 17 to 21
Scholarship candidates should have at least five years of consistent training and demonstrate an intermediate-to-advanced level in ballet and modern. Prospective students must first apply and audition either in-person or by video to be considered for this program.
Certificate Program
Ages 17 to 23
This program is for students who have completed their secondary school requirements. Prospective students must first apply and audition either in-person or by video to be considered for this program.
Independent Study
Ages 17 to 25
This program is for students who have completed their secondary school requirements and wish to further develop their artistry and technical skills. Prospective students must first apply and audition either in-person or by video to be considered for this program.
Ailey/Fordham BFA
High School Graduates
This four-year program is for students interested in earning a dance and liberal arts degree from The Ailey School and Fordham University. Prospective students must apply to and be accepted by both institutions to be a part of this program.
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