Welcome to the Taylor School!
As the educational wing of the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation, the Taylor School is committed to providing high quality dance education to students of all ages, from introductory classes to rigorous professional classes, from tiny tots to elders. Through a wide range of classes, formats, and activities, the school seeks to nurture, sustain, and advance the field of dance by sharing Paul Taylor’s rich repertory, fostering the talents of budding choreographers while exposing students to a wide range of dance styles and techniques. As an American art form, modern dance has emerged from its inherent multiculturalism. The Taylor School embraces the rich history of the field while providing innovative dance education initiatives and seeks to produce the next generation of dancers, dance makers, dance audiences, and dance advocates.
Each of our education programs is described in detail. We welcome you to explore the world of Taylor.
—Carolyn Adams, Director of Education
We are constantly observing local government and CDC guidelines on COVID-19 recommendations. Visit our POLICIES & FORMS page to see our most up-to-date protocols.
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PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
(Ages 18+)
Pay-as-you-go classes for professional dancers looking to grow in Taylor Modern and jazz, modern, and contemporary dance styles
YOUTH PROGRAM
(Ages 4–18)
Special curriculum offering classes for all ages and levels in Taylor Modern, ballet, and creative dancemaking
TAYLOR TEEN ENSEMBLE
An audition-only ensemble for learning more about Paul Taylor’s style and gaining in-depth experience in dancing and performing his repertory
OPEN-LEVEL ADULT CLASS
Our adult classes are ideal for students returning to dance as well as first-time movers.
INTENSIVES
Winter and Summer Intensives afford students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Taylor Modern classes and repertory
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
With our Arnhold Tier 3 Program and custom-designed programming for the New York City public school system we continue to reach thousands of public school students every year. The Taylor School is a licensed vendor of the NYC Department of Education.
SUMMER DANCE CAMP
Every summer, the Taylor School hosts two unique programs for young dancers that fuse a multifaceted dance training curriculum with creative and team-building experiences.
PHOTO CREDITS (top to bottom | left to right) Header photo of dancers at a Taylor Intensive, Alan Olshan; alumna Annamaria Mazzini teaching a morning class in the Taylor studios, Whitney Browne; students in a youth program class at the Taylor studios, Paul B. Goode; Taylor Teen Ensemble dancers, Alan Olshan; dancers during a Taylor Intensive, Whitney Browne; Tier 3 students at Lincoln Center, the Taylor Archives; Taylor summer dance camp students, Alan Olshan.