Summer Housing

The Ailey School offers two housing options for students of different ages groups during the summer. Housing applications are sent to accepted students after they have made a tuition deposit to the Summer Intensive. It is not possible to apply for housing prior to being accepted and submitting a deposit. Space in both dormitories is limited.

Summer Housing at Fordham University’s McMahon Hall

Students between the ages of 14 and 17 may be housed at Fordham University's McMahon Hall dormitory, which is a five minute walk from The Ailey School. McMahon Hall offers air-conditioned apartment-style housing with a 24-hour security guard. Each suite contains a common room, kitchen, bathroom, and either 2 or 3 bedrooms that can accommodate 2 to 3 students per bedroom. Apartments come with basic dorm-style furnishings. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators, electric stove-top oven, and sink.

Included in the cost of housing is wireless internet, free laundry facilities, and two complementary physical therapy visits with The Ailey School Physical Therapists. Resident assistants live on-site to monitor students and plan activities on weekends and evenings. Day trips to Six Flags Amusement Park, a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, an American Ballet Theater performance, and a visit to One World Observatory are available at an additional cost.*

A chaperone program is required for students who are 14 and 15 years old. Students must be 14 years old by April 1 to be eligible for housing at McMahon Hall.

Meals are not included, but students can prepare meals in each suites full kitchen facilities with the help of the RA's .

Fordham University McMahon Hall Summer Housing rates:
Junior Division - ages 14-15: $2940
Professional Division - ages 16 - 17: $3280

Email housing@alvinailey.org for information about McMahon Hall.

Summer Housing at The Ludlow Residence

Students 18 and older may be housed at the Ludlow Residence, located in Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood, a short subway commute from The Ailey School. The Ludlow Residence offers air-conditioned single and double rooms with shared bathrooms. Rooms come with basic dorm-style furnishings, a small refrigerator, and a microwave oven. The facility features a large common kitchen and an outdoor patio. A dedicated Ailey School Resident Assistant also lives on the premises to offer support to students as they acclimate navigating around New York City.

Included in the cost of housing is wireless internet and free laundry facilities. Meals and transportation to and from The Ailey School are not included.

*Ludlow residents may also participate in activities that are planned by the McMahon Hall RA's for an additional cost, if space allows.

Ludlow Residence Summer Housing rate: $3100

Email admissions@alvinailey.org for information about the Ludlow Residence.

Academic Year Housing

Certificate Program, Independent Study Program,
and Scholarship Program

During the school year, The Ailey School offers limited housing at the Ludlow Residence for students in the Certificate, Independent Study and Scholarship Programs.   Because housing at Ludlow is subsidized by The Ailey School during the academic year, students must demonstrate financial need in order to be considered for a single or double room.

Housing applications are sent to students after they have been accepted and have made a tuition deposit. It is not possible to apply for housing prior to being accepted. The Ailey School Co-Director and Admissions Director review applications after all auditions have taken place and notifications are sent out in July.

Housing for the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program

Housing for students in the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program is available at Fordham's McMahon Hall and McKeon Hall during the academic year. Learn more at the Office of Residence Lift at Fordham University or call 212-636-7100.

Off-Campus Housing

The Ailey School provides a list of independent residences and housing resources for those students in all Professional Division Programs who wish to live independently. 

Email admissions@alvinailey.org for a Housing List.