Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive

Juilliard SDI at a Glance

Host

The Juilliard School, Dance Division

Field

Dance: ballet, modern, partnering, choreography and improvisation

Grades and age

Grades 9 to 11 at the time of application; dancers must have completed at least one year of high school and not yet graduated by the start of the program, typically ages 15 to 17

Citizenship and residency

International students are welcome. Applicants need at least three years of prior training in ballet and modern or contemporary dance, must currently train at least 10 hours a week, should be seriously considering dance as a career and college major, must attend all three weeks, and must be immunized under New York State school requirements.

Cost

2027 tuition is $2,500 and room and board $2,250; the application fee is a non-refundable $40, with fee waivers available. Admitted students can apply for need-based aid with a letter and their parents' tax forms; US and international students are both eligible, and most awards cover only part of tuition.

Dates and format

Three weeks, July 11 to July 30, 2027, at Juilliard's Lincoln Center campus in New York City. Each day includes ballet, pointe or allegro, partnering or modern, afternoon workshops and discussions with Juilliard students and faculty, and rehearsals of new choreography shown to family and friends on the final day. Dancers may live in the residence hall next to the school, supervised by live-in staff.

Application dates

For the 2027 program, the online application (including the video audition) and fee are due December 15, 2026, and the recommendation by January 5, 2027; admission results are released no later than February 13, 2027.

Application materials

Online application; a five-part video audition (introduction, a solo of about two minutes, ballet center work, modern combination, and choreography with improvisation), with no in-person auditions; one recommendation from the primary ballet teacher; a photograph; the $40 fee or fee waiver documentation.

Size and selectivity

About 44 dancers are offered admission each year, with a waiting list of about 5 to 10; Juilliard does not publish applicant numbers or an admission rate.

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How to Apply to Juilliard SDI

• The video audition has five parts, and the ballet and modern combinations must be learned from Juilliard's demonstration video, which is available only after starting the online application. Open an application account before November to leave time to learn and record.
• The recommendation must come from the primary ballet teacher and cover dedication, technique and performance. The application is due December 15 and the recommendation can follow by January 5, so confirm timing with the teacher early.
• Applicants need at least three years of ballet and modern or contemporary training and must currently train 10 or more hours a week. A dancer trained mainly in ballet should add modern classes before applying.