The Community Program offers classes on Saturdays to young people between the ages of 3 and 17. Classes are open to anyone who is interested in studying dance as an extracurricular activity, and provide instruction on fundamentals and basic technique. All students are given the opportunity to present their work in front of an audience during open school week, upon completion of each semester. The Professional Training Program is a certificate program, to be completed in a minimum of 3 years, designed for students who plan to pursue a professional career in dance. Students must have prior training and a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Admission is by audition only, and full-time commitment is required.
The Summer Intensive Session is a 6-8 week intensive course for students interested in studying ballet. Children aged 3-8 meet for two classes weekly. Students aged 8-24 follow comprehensive course of study that includes daily ballet techniques at levels previously described. Special workshops are offered on various topics such as nutrition and injury prevention. The series provides the New York Community with an afternoon of diverse entertainment featuring the DTH School Ensemble, and special guest artists and events ranging from magicians to string quartets to comedians.