The Ailey School Junior Division student Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
Junior Division Summer Intensive
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About the Program
The Junior Division Summer Intensive is a four-week training program for students ages 12 to 15 with at least three years of dance experience. All within the heart of New York City, students will train with exceptional instructors in a vibrant professional environment. They will spend their summer immersed in the best dance training The Ailey School has to offer!
June 23 – July 18, 2025
Curriculum
The Junior Division Summer Intensive is designed to fulfill Alvin Ailey's philosophy of cultivating well-rounded dancers. Taught by a distinguished faculty, the Summer Intensive’s curriculum includes ballet, Horton, Graham-based modern, Limón, jazz, contemporary, and West African. The weekly schedule consists of daily technique classes and a masterclass. Students are assigned to a class level based on their skill and experience, determined during their audition.
The Ailey School Junior Division students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The Ailey School Junior Division students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The Ailey School Junior Division students Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
DETAILS
Summer 2025
Tuition TBD
Students may be awarded a merit-based scholarship based on their audition. Scholarship awards cover the cost of tuition only. The following participation fees and housing costs are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
Level 1 Scholarship
$250 (includes a $50 registration fee)
Level 2 Scholarship
$375 (includes a $50 registration fee)
Scholarship fees are non-refundable and are due, in full, two weeks after notification of acceptance.
The Ailey School offers Junior Division students ages 14 to 15 dormitory housing at Fordham University’s nearby McMahon Hall, a five-minute walk from the studios.
Fee: TBD
Directions on how to apply for summer housing are sent to accepted students after they have made a tuition deposit. Space is limited—we strongly recommend that you reserve housing as early as possible!
Students must be 14 years of age or older by June 25 (there are NO exceptions to this policy). It is not possible to apply for housing prior to being accepted and submitting a tuition deposit.
How to Apply
Are you ready to take the next step? Online audition registration opens in January. Space is limited!
FAQs
Students must be ages 12 to 15 by the start of the program, not at the time of audition.
Yes, a dress code is required for all programs. To purchase the required attire, you can order online or visit The Ailey Boutique located inside The Joan Weill Center for Dance. For store hours, please call 212-405-9100.
Students must attend all four weeks of the intensive. We do not allow partial participation or latecomers.
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Contact Us
For questions or general inquiries, please contact [email protected].