Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre - Trainee Program - Independent Study Program
405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
20 hours/week
Company affiliated
Education access offerings unknown
Stipend offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap
Description
For students between the ages of 17 and 25 who have completed their secondary school requirements, the one-year Independent Study Program offers intensive training for those who wish to further develop their artistry and technical skills in order to enhance their professional potential. The program may also assist those who wish to gain admission to other advanced dance programs. Students must attempt a minimum of 14 classes weekly and successfully pass 952 clock-hours of dance technique and somatic classes weekly from the core curriculum, including daily ballet classes and Horton and/or Graham-based Modern five times per week. Elective technique classes include Taylor-based modern, jazz, tap, Dunham, West African, barre à terre, yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and body conditioning.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
17-25
Dates:
9/3/24-5/17/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
$13,240 ($6,620 per semester)
Description:
Additional Fees; Does not include other fees: $20 audition fee (one time), $35 BFA audition fee (one time), $50 international student fee (one time), $65 registration fee (annually), $135 physical therapy fee (biannually, once 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
For students between the ages of 17 and 25 who have completed their secondary school requirements, the one-year Independent Study Program offers intensive training for those who wish to further develop their artistry and technical skills in order to enhance their professional potential. The program may also assist those who wish to gain admission to other advanced dance programs. Students must attempt a minimum of 14 classes weekly and successfully pass 952 clock-hours of dance technique and somatic classes weekly from the core curriculum, including daily ballet classes and Horton and/or Graham-based Modern five times per week. Elective technique classes include Taylor-based modern, jazz, tap, Dunham, West African, barre à terre, yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and body conditioning.
