Your Dream, Your Stage
“I’m so fortunate that I was able to finish high school and not compromise on my education while pursuing ballet. Oftentimes, dancers have to sacrifice absolutely everything for a chance to dance. At Laurel Springs, this wasn’t the case for me.”
Daniel Rubin
Class of 2014
Choose Your Start Date
Our rolling admissions model allows performing artists to start school at any time throughout the school year. Furthermore, if you are enrolling with Laurel Springs for the first time, cohort enrollment dates offer early social engagement opportunities with grade-level peers, tailored onboarding from teachers and faculty, and an in-depth introduction to Laurel Springs.
School from Anywhere, Anytime
With 24/7 access to asynchronous coursework, performing artists can progress in their courses at any time of day, and from anywhere in the world.
Establish Friendships That Last
At Laurel Springs, we are extremely passionate about providing students with opportunities to engage with one another. Through organized hangouts, virtual and in-person events, Year-End Celebrations, prom, live workshops through the Academy, and more, even the busiest performer can meaningfully connect with like minded peers at Laurel Springs.
Support From Start to Finish
Every performing artist at Laurel Springs is met with personalized support from the very beginning. Placement counselors collaborate with each student at the start of their Laurel Springs journey to develop a comprehensive learning plan and course schedule tailored to their unique passions, schedule, and needs. As they progress, students are supported by highly-skilled teachers who are experts in the virtual learning landscape, provide one-on-one guidance, and prioritize open communication. They’re further bolstered by counselors adept at college and career planning, goal setting, decision making, and encouraging self discovery. This rich blend of support is amplified by a global student community characterized by diversity and individuality.
Meet Our Counselors
Advance Academically at The Academy
The Academy at Laurel Springs redefines the educational journey for performing arts students in grades 6-12 by immersing them in an enhanced, rigorous curriculum featuring a catalog of 60 AP and Honors courses, more than 230 college-prep classes, and over 20 live, weekly workshops. This unique program invites students into a world of intellectual stimulation that’s further strengthened by offerings like the Academy Lounge – a virtual weekly hangout; the Symposium – a rich, dialogue-driven experience with industry movers and shakers; and a Yearly Seminar designed to strategically support students as they navigate college planning and postgraduate ambitions.
Explore the Academy
“One thing that I really love about being at Laurel Springs is being able to set my own pace and make my own schedule. When I’m traveling, I don’t really do that much online work for Laurel Springs because I just need to be in the zone, especially if I’m at a competition or something. It’s very rigorous and I need to make an effort to become better and put all my knowledge into my craft.”
Julia Jones
Class of 2022
“Laurel Springs has really given me the freedom and opportunity to dance much more while still maintaining the education I’ve always wanted. The teachers, counselors, and staff have always been supportive in helping me navigate and manage my academic life.”
Madison Yueng
Class of 2021
“I attended Laurel Springs for all four years of high school. Attending Laurel Springs gave me the flexibility to be on set while strengthening and developing key skills and habits.”
Anastasia Mirabelle
Class of 2021
“It was a real juggling act, being out on tour in a very physically demanding show and studying at the same time, but the teachers, my tutor, and the folks at the Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) were really great at keeping me focused on the academics.”
Ben Cook
Class of 2016
“The Academy at Laurel Springs allowed me to maintain a strong education and take additional college courses while training as a figure skater. I would not have been able to achieve what I did without Laurel Springs.”
Matej Silecky
Class of 2011
We help make your dream school a reality
80%
of students are college-bound
$128M+
in scholarships received by the Class of 2024
80%
of graduates who applied to college were offered admission to their first-choice school
Unifying leaders in education and the arts
Laurel Springs has academically supported performing artists from the following esteemed academies:
| American Ballet Theatre | Indiana Ballet Conservatory | San Francisco Ballet School |
| BC Dance | Linda Dobbins Dance | SLK Ballet |
| Boston Ballet | Metropolitan School of the Arts | Southland Ballet Academy |
| Cary Ballet Company | Miami City Ballet | Studio Bleu Dance Center |
| City Dance Conservatory | Miller Street Dance Academy | The Nutmeg Ballet |
| Colburn School | Nashville Ballet | The Washington Ballet |
| Dance NJBT | Philadelphia Ballet | Winnersville Elite Cheer and Dance |
Can you see your child thriving here?
We’d love to welcome your family into our global community of artists, intellectuals, athletes, and beyond. Start your Laurel Springs journey today!
