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.
Register today to find your child’s perfect fit in our program!
For prospective students ages 3 – 17: If you are new to the DTH School and interested in joining now, you can register below by submitting an application. After submitting the application, a follow-up email will be sent to schedule an in-class assessment to determine appropriate level placement in our program.
Deadline to participate in an In-Class Assessment is February 28, 2026.
If you would like to submit a video for registration, after submitting your application, please send your video to registration@dancetheatreofharlem.org. Video submissions must be received by January 10th, 2026.
Fee: $10
Location:
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Everett Center for the Performing Arts
466 West 152nd Street
Between St. Nicholas & Amsterdam Avenues
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