FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The summer accelerator brings together a very small group of students between the ages of 14 and 18. If you require an age exception, please email team@stagearts.co before applying for the accelerator.

  • July 15-19, 2026

  • Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 West 37th Street, NYC, 10018 | (646) 731-3200)

  • $2,996

  • We award scholarships to students based on both talent and need. For more information, visit www.stagearts.co/scholarship

  • Please review our General Audition Information page for everything you will need to submit your application. 

  • Applications will be accepted for review until May 1st. After this time, we cannot guarantee that our staff will review your application. While you can submit your videos after this time, your submission will be automatically placed on the waitlist after any students who submitted their materials within the application time frame.

  • Housing is not included in tuition; however, our studios are located in the heart of New York City, surrounded by hundreds of nearby hotel options.

    Your tuition includes world-class training across our five-day program, along with a light breakfast and lunch provided each day. Dinner is not included.

  • You can commute to STAGEARTS, but we do require you to be 10 minutes early each day.

  • Required preparatory materials will be provided within your acceptance email at a later date. However, students should expect to prepare 4-6 complete songs with a 32-bar cut ready within each selection. Students are responsible for bringing their own sheet music, which will be played by our on-staff accompanist.

  • Aside from JJ Niemann, we hire top-tier Broadway talent to work with each of you individually. These performers are not only exceptional artists but also outstanding teachers. You are guaranteed quality, one-on-one time with the industry’s best. If you aspire to a career like JJ Niemann’s, STAGEARTS is where it begins.

  • The application fee and initial deposit are non-refundable. If you are accepted but have not yet submitted full tuition payment, your deposit will be the only amount forfeited.

  • Yes, there will be a Pre-Accelerator Zoom meeting for all students to ensure everyone is ready for the week ahead. It is recommended that you come prepared for that session with the following: 

    • A computer or tablet with an internet connection

    • A notebook with a pen or pencil 

    • Positivity and a willingness to learn

    In addition to this Zoom meeting, the first day of the program will begin with a brief orientation before proceeding to the dance evaluation.