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Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive

New York, NY · $2,869/week

Rigorous dance training for advanced students and aspiring professionals in various techniques.

▌ Editor's read The Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive is a highly selective program for advanced dancers aged 16-25, focusing on Horton, Graham, ballet, and Ailey repertory. The Ailey organization, founded in 1958, operates as a non-profit and is a globally recognized leader in dance. The intensive is a day program, running for five weeks in New York City, with tuition listed at $2,869. While the website details extensive faculty and curriculum, it does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program's prestige and association with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are significant draws for serious dance students.
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Since 196165+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 16–25

Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not accredited or not found
Established
1961 (65 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 16–25
  • Address: The Ailey School, 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
  • Phone: 212-405-9500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,869 (paid in full by April 10, 2026), $2,994 (paid in full by May 8, 2026)

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive

What ages does Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive accept?
Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive is open to children ages 16–25. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive cost?
Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive publishes $2,869/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive accredited?
Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 65 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
Who runs Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive?
Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 65 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive provide lunch?
Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive compare to other dance camps in New York?
Alvin Ailey Professional Division Summer Intensive is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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