School Placement
The Dance Theatre of Harlem School provides high-quality classical ballet and dance training to children and youth from ages 3 to 18, ensuring that students of diverse backgrounds feel inspired and supported. In our building, students feel physically and emotionally safe and are encouraged to explore their greatest potential as growing artists. Classical ballet classes follow the carefully calibrated DTH curriculum and students also study select other disciplines that serve to broaden their developmental capacities.
For prospective students ages 3 – 7: If you are new to the DTH School and interested in joining, you can register for an in-class assessment until November 9, 2024. After that period you can sign up for a placement class assessment on Sunday, December 8 2024 and Saturday, December 14th
We will also accept video submissions for ages 8 and above.
For prospective students ages 8 – 17: If you are new to the DTH School and interested in joining, you can register for a placement class assessment on Sunday, December 8, 2024 and Saturday, December 14.
Placement class times for all age groups are listed below:
Sunday, December 8, 2024
- 10:00am – 11:00am / placement class for ages 3 – 7
- 11:30am – 12:30pm / placement class for ages 8 – 12
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm / placement class for ages 13 – 17
Saturday, December 14, 2024
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm / placement class for ages 3 – 7
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm / placement class for ages 8 – 17
DTH SCHOOL PLACEMENT CLASS FAQS
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Male and female students ages 3 – 18 years.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Dancers may wear a t-shirt or tank-top, gym/basketball shorts or leggings, and dance in bare feet or non-slip socks. For dancers with training: girls may wear leotard, tights, and ballet slippers. Boys may wear fitted t-shirt or tank-top, tights, leggings, or shorts, and ballet slippers.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Students will participate in a standard ballet class.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
All students will receive an email notification. If accepted, you will also receive a link with more information (online registration information, online payments, etc.).
IS THERE A PLACEMENT CLASS FEE?
Yes. $10.00