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Video Auditions

Prospective students who cannot attend an audition in person may submit a video audition with their application and $30 application fee in the Admissions Portal. Review the requirements for your video audition below. 

Deadlines

April 18 - Junior & Professional Division Summer Intensive

Extended Deadline to submit a Video Audition 

May 1 - Professional Division 2025-2026 School Year Programs

Final Deadline to submit a Video Audition 
(International students are advised to submit video auditions earlier than the May 1 deadline)

Junior Division

Summer Intensive applicants ages 12 to 15, please submit a video and two photos in tendu à la seconde and first arabesque. (Applicants need only perform the combinations on one side.)

Applicants ages 7 to 17 who wish to attend during the school year, please visit the Pre-Professional Program page for audition information.


Music & Video Demonstration

Music for Adagio Music for Pirouettes Music for Petit Allegro Music for Ailey School Horton

Professional Division

Applicants ages 16 to 25, please submit a video only. (Applicants need only perform the combinations on one side.)


Music & Video Demonstration

Music for Adagio Music for Pirouettes Music for Petit Allegro Music for Ailey School Horton

How to Apply

Learn more about the application process for each Program.