Freddie Moore
Horton
Professional Division Summer Intensive
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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 Horton or Graham-based modern, 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.
DETAILS
Summer 2025
Tuition and deadline: TBD
Summer 2024
$2,650 (paid in full by April 12, 2024 at 4pm)
$2,775 (paid in full by May 10, 2024 at 4pm)
There is no guarantee that the Intensive will not fill to capacity before the final payment deadlines listed above. Therefore, a non-refundable $300 deposit is required two weeks after acceptance to reserve a place. We strongly recommend making the non-refundable deposit as early as possible. Total costs listed include a $50 registration fee and $300 advance deposit. Discounts are available if paid by the early payment deadlines listed.
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 Professional Division students two options for housing, both a short distance from the studios: Fordham University’s McMahon Hall for ages 16 to 17 and the Ludlow Residence for ages 18 and over.
2025 costs: TBD
Directions on how to apply for Summer Housing are sent to accepted students after they have made a tuition deposit. Space is limited—therefore we strongly recommend that you reserve housing as early as possible!
How to Apply
Auditions begin in January. Review the audition requirements and application deadlines.
FAQs
Students must be 16 to 25 years old by the start of the program, not at the time of audition.
Yes, students who exhibit the strongest technical and artistic potential for a career in dance will be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on their performance at their in-person or video audition.
No, students must attend all five weeks of the intensive. We do not allow partial participation or latecomers.
Each student at The Ailey School is placed in levels according to their individual proficiency in ballet, Horton, and Graham techniques. Levels are determined by the School’s Directors at the audition, or by the department chairpersons during the first week of the fall term. Students are advised that levels at The School may not correspond to the levels at their prior schools. The Ailey School has seven levels of ballet, four levels of Horton, and four levels of Graham. Pointe, partnering, and men’s ballet are offered to students in Ballet IV or higher. Students are placed in jazz levels according to their ballet levels.
Contact Us
For questions or general inquiries, please contact [email protected].
