<p>dancemom, I second glassharmonica’s suggestion of Fordham/Alvin Ailey. It’s a wonderful, though terrifically competitive program, and would have everything you’re looking for. And DramaMamaZ is right about Philadelphia too. </p>
<p>I do think your son might be in line for some good scholarship assistance-- male dancers are much harder to come by, and every school wants a diverse student body. There’s a CC board specifically for dance majors that might be more helpful. </p>
<p>It’s exciting to be in New York of course, but it’s also expensive, and honestly, a BFA is so time consuming that if you’re at a good school you’re not likely to have a lot of time left over for enjoying your surroundings. D is an acting major at Hartt and her roommate is a dance major–they have rehearsals nights and weekends and basically crash into bed the minute they’re done with their homework. I’m guessing, too, that you might get better scholarship offers from schools outside the city, who may have a harder time attracting a diverse student body.</p>