Question 1

I am an advanced dancer, but am younger than 15 years old.  Can I be considered for the resident program in New York City?

Accepted Answer

NYC housing regulations do not allow the Program to accommodate anyone under the age of 15 years.  Additionally, in keeping with age-appropriate training, dancers who are not 15 years of age during the start of the Summer Intensive are not typically considered for JCSSI NY.

Question 2

Can I commute to the NY or the CT program or do I have to live in the residences?

Accepted Answer

Both the New York City and Connecticut programs have a Day Student option. Enrollment in Program housing is not a requirement.

Question 3

How are placement levels determined for the accepted dancers?

Accepted Answer

Dancers are placed in levels appropriate for their age while taking their current training level into consideration. The audition process and/or past enrollment in a JCSSI program serve only as a limited indicator for dancer's group placement. All dancers are evaluated during the first few days of the program and placement may be adjusted at the exclusive discretion of the program.

Question 4

How many dancers are in a class?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally JCS SI groups are subject to the studio sizes, but average around 30 dancers.

Question 5

Is there an option for private instruction during the Summer Intensive?

Accepted Answer

Enrolled dancers will be able to sign up for private instruction with the JCS SI Teachers for an additional fee, subject to availability. Detailed information will be made available closer to program start.

Question 6

Are there scholarships available for dancers who have been accepted into the Summer Intensive?

Accepted Answer

ASE offers a number of different types of scholarship opportunities.  Please visit the FAQ Scholarship Tab above for full details.

Question 7

Will I be able to select roommates in New York and Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Registered dancers will receive a Program Manual closer to summer time and will be able to request roommate preferences. The Program makes its best effort to meet such requests, but cannot make any guarantees. To foster community building, roommates are typically placed by their groups. In a rare case, if a group placement will be required room adjustment may need to be made.  In CT some of the rooms are singles and are typically reserved for staff and/or older dancers.

Question 8

Are there medical and other program forms required for enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Important program manuals and forms will be provided to JCS SI NY & CT families during March. All programs have a thorough medical review process, which requires a Physician’s Report to be completed by the dancer’s regular physician and then be reviewed by the Program. If you will be requesting an exemption from immunizations, you MUST contact the program in advance.

Frequently asked questions

I am an advanced dancer, but am younger than 15 years old. Can I be considered for the resident program in New York City?