Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre - Trainee Program - Scholarship Program
405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
30 hours/week
Company affiliated
Education access offerings unknown
Stipend offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap
Description
The Ailey School's prestigious Scholarship Program offers financially supported full-time training for students ages 17-21 who show the highest potential for a professional dance career. The core curriculum consists of daily classes in ballet, which may include additional classes in Pointe for intermediate/advanced students. Horton and/or Graham-based Modern are taken 5-6 times per week. Supplemental classes include Taylor-based Modern, jazz, tap, Dunham, West African, barre à terre, yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and body conditioning. Improvisation and comp are also offered. Scholarship students also have the opportunity to audition for repertory workshops with guest artists which showcase the talents of the most advanced students. Workshops culminate in studio showings and performances in the Ailey Citigroup Theater at the end of each term.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
17-21
Dates:
9/3/24-5/17/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
Level 1; $720 ($360 per semester)
Description:
Level 2; $1020 ($510 per semester)
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
None Provided
Description:
Students enrolled in the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program may be housed at Fordham University’s McMahon Hall.Students in the Certificate Program, Independent Study Program, and Scholarship Program may apply for limited subsidized housing at the Ludlow Residence.Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@alvinailey.org for information on the Ludlow Residence.
Session Description
The Ailey School's prestigious Scholarship Program offers financially supported full-time training for students ages 17-21 who show the highest potential for a professional dance career. The core curriculum consists of daily classes in ballet, which may include additional classes in Pointe for intermediate/advanced students. Horton and/or Graham-based Modern are taken 5-6 times per week. Supplemental classes include Taylor-based Modern, jazz, tap, Dunham, West African, barre à terre, yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and body conditioning. Improvisation and comp are also offered. Scholarship students also have the opportunity to audition for repertory workshops with guest artists which showcase the talents of the most advanced students. Workshops culminate in studio showings and performances in the Ailey Citigroup Theater at the end of each term.
