The Harid Conservatory Photo #1 - HARID students performing "Classical Divertissements". Alex Srb photo

The Harid Conservatory

The HARID Conservatory, in Boca Raton, Florida, was established in 1987 to provide superior professional training for gifted young 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 academic-year students.

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
The Harid Conservatory Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Mar. 15
Tuition Notes
All students admitted for the academic year receive a full-tuition scholarship.
Admissions Director
Janet Trivino, Executive Assistant
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: America’s tuition-free professional training school for gifted young dancers
  • 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.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Isabella Boylston, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre -
    • Marcelo Gomes, acclaimed male dancer -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from The Harid Conservatory?
The Harid Conservatory famous alumni include: Isabella Boylston, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Marcelo Gomes, acclaimed male dancer.
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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The average private school tuition in Boca Raton, FL is $21,659 for elementary schools and $22,275 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Boca Raton, FL is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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