Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre - Trainee Program - Independent Study Program

405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Company affiliated
No education access
No stipend
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Other
Competitive
Financial Aid
Scholarship
In Person

Description

The one-year Independent Study Program offers intensive training for students ages 17 to 25 who have completed their secondary school requirements and wish to develop their artistry and technical skill while enhancing their professional potential. Students may also obtain college credit for their attendance in this program if they are already working towards a degree in another college or university.

Sessions

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

17-25

Dates:

Not Provided

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
- None Provided

Housing - Unavailable Housing

Session Description

Students must attend a minimum of 14 classes weekly and successfully pass 952 hours of dance technique and somatic classes weekly from the core curriculum, including daily ballet classes and AileyHorton and/or Graham five times a week. Elective technique classes include jazz, tap, Dunham, West African, barre à terre, yoga, Gyrokinesis®, and body conditioning.

Last updated: Aug. 4, 2025