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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive

The Ailey School · $587/week · ★ 4.5 (914 reviews)

The Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive offers advanced dance training in various techniques for aspiring professional dancers aged 16-25 in N...

▌ Editor's read The Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive is a day program for advanced dancers aged 16-25, focusing on a rigorous curriculum including Horton, Graham, ballet, and Ailey repertory. The program is run by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a nonprofit organization founded by Alvin Ailey 65 years ago. While not ACA accredited, the institution itself is highly respected in the dance world. The website details the curriculum, audition process, and faculty, emphasizing professional development. Google reviews for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.8 stars from over 2,000 reviews for the main organization), with many praising the quality of instruction and the transformative experience. Social media handles are @alvinailey on Instagram and AlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater on Facebook, showcasing their vibrant community and performances.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–21

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1961 (65 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based, Merit-based Apply →

Merit-based scholarships and need-based housing assistance are available.

Session lengths
35-day
What campers take home
The summer intensive culminates with performances at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 16–21
  • Address: 405 W 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, $75 registration fee, $300 deposit

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive

What ages does Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive accept?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive is open to children ages 16–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive cost?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive publishes $587/week for the standard session. USD, $75 registration fee, $300 deposit Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 65 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive provide lunch?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive offer financial aid?
Yes — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive compare to other dance camps in New York?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Professional Division Summer Intensive is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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