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Elementary School Admissions
Most students who enroll in The NYC Public School for Dance first participate in Ballet Tech Across New York and the Introduction to Ballet Program. However, Ballet Tech also holds Open Auditions for students whose schools don’t participate in BTANY. Students must be residents of New York City.
4th Grade Open Auditions
Ballet Tech holds open auditions for incoming 4th graders whose elementary school does not participate in BTANY. The audition consists of a 45-minute ballet class, and no prior experience is required to register.
Ballet Tech Across New York (BTANY)
Teaching artists from Ballet Tech travel to public elementary schools across NYC to introduce 2nd and 3rd graders to the basic tenets of ballet. Students who demonstrate a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for dance in these classes are invited to particpated in the Introduction to Ballet program.
Introduction To Ballet Program
Students who excel in the BTANY classes are invited to attend a 6-week ongoing field trip to Ballet Tech for a series of introductory ballet classes. Students who continue to demonstrate a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for dance throughout this program have an opportunity to audition for Ballet Tech’s full-time school.
Middle School Admissions
Middle School (6th Grade Auditions)
All NYC 5th graders are eligible to audition for Ballet Tech’s Middle School via the NYC Department of Education’s Middle School Process. Please note: enrollment priority is given to continuing Ballet Tech Students.