Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.