Questions about the winter term in a ballet academy in NYC?

-So I'm really interested in becoming a professional ballet dancer and I had some questions about getting into a professional ballet academy. I know I may sound clueless, and please don't call me stupid or whatever, I'm just really curious. If I don't have a chance, please tell me but don't be harsh about it.. Thanks (:

1. Is there a certain age that they won't accept you at? I'm 13

2. I'm not on pointe at 13, do I still have a chance? (I've been dancing since I was 10)

3. Do I have to be homeschooled If I make it?

4. Is it very expensive with the rooming? If so, is there any scholarships or things to help me out with the price?

5. With the rooming, can I live there myself like a boarding school kinda or do my parents have to be there?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and answering the questions. I'm really ready to give up everything if I have to.If you have the facility and a ballet body and are close to being en pointe because you have had good solid ballet technique, you could get in at your age without being en pointe. Many schools like SAB don't put their dancers en pointe until they are 13. You should know that only 2% of the population is born with what is requires. 13 is the age that they start having dorm space too at the Rose building. Students often go to PPAS or LaGuarida arts H.S. for their academics. They accommodate your class schedule. They have 24 hour adult supervision and meal plans as well as organized activities. The JKO school (feeder for ABT) does not have dormitories, but help arrange housing for you. There you would have to be en pointe at your age to get in. Other schools like Ballet Academy East or Manhattan Youth Ballet do not have housing and you would have to have a parent live with you. The Joffrey Ballet does have a housing program but I don't really recommend this school as It has no longer has a relationship with the Joffrey Ballet. Their feeder school is in Chicago.

Many students get into the winter program by invitation after doing their summer intensive. If you don't get into the summer intensive, you wont get into the winter program. Not all students in the summer programs get invited to the winter program. Usually only a few get asked. For ABT, you would have to get int their NYC SI to be considered for the full time program. If you get accepted to one of their other SIs instead, that means they are not interested in you.

You can also just audition for the winter programs. Your best bet is to check their sites for any questions you might have. Good luck.