Professional Division Admissions
Candidates to the Professional Division must have a three year minimum consistent training and demonstrate advanced-beginner to intermediate level in ballet and modern. In addition, candidates must possess musicality and a toned, flexible, well-proportioned body.
Depending on the program, applicants may either audition in person or apply by mail. For both, proper School dress code must be followed. For more details please see:
The Ailey School is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International Applicants to the Certificate, Independent Study and Summer Intensive Programs are permitted to apply by following the International Admissions guidelines.
Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program
Auditions for the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program are granted to select applicants based on the merit of the submitted BFA Dance Application.
BFA admission procedures
Certificate Program (ages 17-23)
Admission is by audition only, held in select cities around the country and three times annually at The Ailey School.
View Applying by Audition for details.
Independent Study Program (ages 16-25)
Admission is by audition OR by submission of the Application-Audition form, a DVD and two dance photographs.
Summer Intensive (ages 16-25)
Admission is by audition OR by submission of the Application-Audition form, a DVD and two dance photographs
Scholarship Program (ages 15-21)
Admission is by audition only. Scholarship students must re-audition annually to remain in the Program.