The renowned Ailey School, which serves as the official school of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, offers classes for children ages 3 and older. The Ailey School also welcomes adults to open classes at a variety of levels. All classes are taught by experienced dance instructors adept at helping each child find his or her own place in the world of dance, as well as helping adults at any level achieve their desired level of proficiency. This summer, The Ailey School offers its exciting Junior Division Summer Program 2008 for intermediate and advanced students ages 12-15 years old. Students will take a daily ballet class, modern classes and a repertory workshop. Advanced students will have the option to add jazz or pointe twice a week. Repertory Workshop classes give the students the opportunity to work with innovative choreographers in original repertory and perform their works the last two days of the program at The Ailey School. Whether they will become dance professionals or lifelong enthusiasts of dance, The Ailey School offers children and adults one of the best, most diverse dance programs available.