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 a Lower School in-class assessment starting January 25, 2025. Lower School admissions are open on a rolling basis until April 5, 2025. In class assessments for students in this age group are only scheduled on Saturdays.
For prospective students ages 8 – 17: If you are new to the DTH School and interested in joining, you can register for an Upper School placement class assessment starting the week of January 21, 2025. Admissions for our Upper School will continue through February 21, 2025.
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