Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive
Intensive four-week dance training in NYC for dancers 12-15.
▌ Editor's read The Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive is a day program for dancers aged 11-15, focusing on ballet, Horton, and West African dance techniques. The program is held at The Ailey School in New York City, a division of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, which is a non-profit organization founded in 1958. The intensive includes daily classes, workshops, and performance opportunities, emphasizing technical development and artistic expression. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the institution's long-standing reputation and professional environment suggest a commitment to student safety and quality instruction. The program is designed for serious young dancers seeking intensive training from a prestigious dance company.
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Since 196165+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. dance programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1961 (65 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 11–15
- Address: The Ailey School, 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
- Phone: 212-405-9500
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2,509 (paid in full by April 10, 2026), $2,624 (paid in full by May 8, 2026)
↗ What parents like
- Train with Ailey School instructors
- Immersive NYC dance experience
↘ Watch for
- Audition required
- Full four-week commitment
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive
- What ages does Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive accept?
- Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Junior Division Summer Intensive cost?
- Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive publishes $627/week for the standard session. $2,509 (paid in full by April 10, 2026), $2,624 (paid in full by May 8, 2026) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive?
- Alvin Ailey Junior 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 Junior Division Summer Intensive provide lunch?
- Alvin Ailey Junior 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.
- How does Alvin Ailey Junior Division Summer Intensive compare to other dance camps in New York?
- Alvin Ailey Junior 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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