Training for professional careers in ballet
For aspiring dancers ages 7 to 19
Ballet Academy East’s Pre-Professional Division combines comprehensive ballet training with professional-caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world. BAE’s proven syllabus creates technically strong, artistically expressive dancers who adapt easily to the broad range of styles required of today’s professionals. Applications are now being accepted.
A look back at the 2024-2025 school year.
2026-2027 Audition Dates:
Sunday, April 19, 2026
2:30-3:15 PM, Ages 7-10
3:15-4:30 PM, Ages 11-12
4:30-5:45 PM, Ages 13-14
5:45-6:45 PM, Ages 15-19
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2:00-2:45 PM, Ages 7-10
2:45-4:00 PM, Ages 11-12
4:00-5:15 PM, Ages 13-14
5:15-6:15 PM, Ages 15-19
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Additional audition times will be announced closer to the audition dates. Auditions typically take place between 2:30-7:30pm.
Video Auditions: We are accepting video auditions. Click on the button below for instructions and to apply.
VIDEO AUDITION APPLICATION, Ages 9+
VIDEO AUDITION APPLICATION, Ages 6-8
Audition Fee: $35
Please note audition fees are non-refundable.
Ballet Academy East is celebrated for producing technically strong and artistically expressive dancers who are sought after for their professionalism and ability to easily adapt to the broad range of styles demanded of today’s dance professionals. BAE alumni are dancing on stages all over the world. The school’s acclaimed faculty teach students using BAE’s proven syllabus.
The year-round curriculum includes technique, pointe, pas de deux, men’s class, stretch and strengthening, modern, hip hop, character, contemporary, and performance opportunities.
BAE has a commitment to supporting each student holistically and addressing their individual needs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
2025-2026 School Year Schedules
2026-2027 School Year Schedules
2025-2026 School Year
September 15, 2025 – June 7, 2026
Performance Dates
Spring Performance: May 29-31, 2026
School Holiday Closings
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25
Special Weeks
Level 1 Parents Observation Week: Monday, May 11-Sunday, May 17
Favorite Color Leotard: Monday June 1 – Sunday June 7
Levels 8-10 Spirit Week: Monday June 1 – Sunday June 7
2026-2027 School Year
September 14, 2026 – June 6, 2027
School Holiday Closings
Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21
Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 26-Sunday, November 29
Winter Break: Monday, December 21-Sunday, January 3
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 15
Spring Break: Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 28
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 29-Monday, May 31
Special Weeks
Halloween Dress-Up Day: Saturday, October 31
Favorite Color Leotard: Monday, November 9 – Sunday, November 15
Level 1 Parents’ Observation Week: Monday, December 7 – Sunday, December 13
Favorite Color Leotard: Monday, April 5 – Sunday, April 11
Level 1 Parents’ Observation Week: Sunday, May 2 – Saturday, May 8
Levels 8-10 Spirit Week: TBD
Performances Dates
Choreographic Workshop: November 2026
Winter Performance: February 4-6, 2027
Spring Performance: June 4-6, 2027
Click here to read the BAE Student Handbook, including the Pre-Professional Division Dress Code.
2026-2027 School Year
| Full Year, One Payment | Full Year, Two Installment Payments | |
| Level 1 | $4,700 | $5,100 |
| Level 2 | $6,100 | $6,500 |
| Level 3 | $8,100 | $8,500 |
| Level 4 | $9,200 | $9,600 |
| Level 5 | $10,000 | $10,400 |
| Level 6-9 | $13,000 | $13,400 |
| International Students | $16,000 |
Ballet Academy East’s Men’s Program fuels men’s passion for dance. The program delivers focused training and mentoring to help young men achieve success in the dance world. BAE’s proven syllabus is designed to cultivate refined, versatile and powerful dancers. Male dancers from around the world share their passion for dance and create friendships that last a lifetime.
BAE Male Scholarship Program
Ballet Academy East offers full and partial tuition and housing scholarships to male dancers who have been accepted to the Pre-Professional Division. Housing is available for male dancers between the ages of 17-19. To be considered for the BAE Male Dancer Program and to apply for a scholarship submit your video audition today!
To submit a video audition, click here.
Ballet Academy East is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
To apply, click below to submit your video audition.
For information concerning the visa process, please visit our International Students page.
Housing: BAE is fortunate to have several housing options. Our top four are listed below. We are also happy to share that BAE has male dancer housing available through the 92NY Residence. Male dancers who would like to apply for housing should first go through BAE’s audition process. Once accepted into the Program, you may apply for housing by contacting us at info@baenyc.com.
- The 92Y Residence is just one block from BAE. It has 24-hour security, a large gym, a pool, and many other amenities. The Residence is part of the 92nd Street Y and is home to many students from colleges and performing arts schools in the area.
- Found Study offers beautiful, fully furnished dorms with private bathrooms and full kitchens, with a nearby Upper East Side location.
- Student Housing Associates has furnished dorms with several convenient NYC locations.
- St. Mary’s Residence is another excellent option (female students only 18 years and older), located a short distance from BAE.
Academics: Students are expected to make their own arrangements to continue their academic studies while at BAE. Programs that we recommend are:
