Dear Junior Division Parents and Students:

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, The Ailey School has made the difficult decision to cancel Junior Division classes for the remainder of the current semester. Given state and local government mandates throughout the tri-state area, concerning extended closure of non-essential businesses, stay at home orders, social distancing and bans on social gatherings, it is not possible to reopen at this time. Ultimately, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff remain our first priority.

Within one week from today, you will receive an email from the School Bursar outlining options for a tuition refund.

Information regarding Fall 2020 Re-Enrollment will be sent on May 29th.

On behalf of the Junior Division instructors, musicians, teaching assistants and administrative team, we encourage you to stay safe, remain healthy and to participate in the Ailey/JD PEP Challenge. For more information about the closure, please visit the FAQ page and select COVID-19 – Jr. Division 2019-2020 Academic Year FAQ. Should you have further questions, please contact your parent liaison.

Sincerely,

Melanie Person & Tracy Inman
Directors of the Ailey School

Tiffany Barnes
Director, Junior Division

Absences

Students in the Junior Division Program are permitted three absences per semester. Please fill out the appropriate Absence Notification Form below prior to the date of the absences and no later than within 48 hours of the class(es) missed. If you have any questions, please email juniordivision@alvinailey.org.

First Steps & Bounding Boys Absence

Pre-Professional (Levels I-VII & AABD) Absence

Preferred Dancewear of The Ailey School

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