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Professional Division Summer Intensive

About the Program

The Professional Division Summer Intensive is a five-week training program for intermediate-to-advanced dancers ages 16 to 25 with at least three years of consistent dance training. All within the heart of New York City, students will train with exceptional instructors in a vibrant professional environment. Spend your summer immersed in the best dance training The Ailey School has to offer! June 23 - July 25, 2025

Curriculum

Alvin Ailey encouraged multidisciplinary training that produces versatile dancers. The Professional Division Summer Intensive students attend classes Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. The weekly curriculum of 15 classes includes a daily ballet class, a daily modern technique class of either Ailey Horton or Graham techniques, and a supplemental class in another technique. Students also attend workshops where they learn original repertory from a guest artist. The summer intensive culminates with performances at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. 

Students are assigned to a class level based on their skill and proficiency, determined during their audition. 

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How to Apply

Auditions begin in January. Review the audition requirements and application deadlines.

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