Students in academic grades 6-12 who board at the Academy, combine their academic studies with a dance curriculum that focuses on the pursuit of a classical dance career. 18-year-olds may be permitted to reside at the Academy provided they are still undertaking their senior year of high school and have been granted permission from the Admissions Office.

Students who participate in both the academic and artistic courses at the Academy as commuters and live with their parent(s) or guardian(s).

Open to ages 10 and up, students who participate in the artistic-only program can fulfill their academic studies through home-schooling or other academic programs outside of the Academy.

The Pre-Professional Trainee Program (pre-pro) is designed for students who wish to pursue further ballet training following their graduation from high school with the goal of pursuing a career as a professional dancer.