The Harid Conservatory

2285 Potomac Road Boca Raton, FL 33431
harid.edu

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
The Harid Conservatory Photo #1 - HARID students performing the Grand Pas de Six from The Nutcracker, Act II.
The Harid Conservatory Photo #2 - HARID students performing "Classical Divertissements". Alex Srb photo

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
America’s tuition-free professional training school for gifted young dancers

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Number of AP Courses
18 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Mar. 15
Tuition Notes
All students admitted for the school year attend tuition free.
Admissions Director
Janet Trivino, Executive Assistant
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School Notes

  • The HARID Conservatory, in Boca Raton, Florida, was established in 1987 to provide superior professional training for gifted, high-school-age ballet dancers.
  • Students from across the United States and from other countries are selected for enrollment through audition.
  • Artistic talent and physical capability are the main criteria for admission. HARID is tuition free for all students during the school year.
  • Housing and academic courses are provided on campus.
  • Graduates receive a high-school diploma and, for those who qualify, a certificate of completion.
  • HARID offers high-school-age students comprehensive ballet training and an enriched academic education within a carefully supervised boarding-school environment. The four-year curriculum includes ballet and related dance courses (pointe, variations, partnering, men`s work); character, modern, jazz, and Spanish dance; Pilates; music studies; dance and music history; nutrition; kinesiology; ballet pedagogy; career-related seminars; and dance performance.
  • Academic studies are undertaken on campus via a structured and supervised virtual-school program utilizing Florida Virtual School. Graduates receive a high-school diploma and, for those who qualify, a HARID Conservatory Certificate of Completion.
  • Each year, a four-week Summer Intensive is offered for students 1316 years of age. Auditions for the Summer Intensive are held in January and February each year.
  • HARID is accredited by ACCPAS and is recognized as a high school by the State of Florida. Florida Virtual School is accredited by SACS.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Harid Conservatory offer a summer program?
Yes, The Harid Conservatory offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Harid Conservatory?
The application deadline for The Harid Conservatory is Mar. 15.

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