School Spotlight
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts is a boarding arts high school tucked up in the mountains of Southern California, and dance is one of its core disciplines. Students get pre-professional training in a full academic high school setting, so they can chase the art without pressing pause on their diploma. The remote, focused campus is a big part of the appeal.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1986
- Location
- Idyllwild, California, United States
- Training
- Affiliation
- Idyllwild Arts Foundation
What Idyllwild Arts Academy is known for
- Boarding arts high school
- Pre-professional dance alongside academics
- Mountain campus environment
- Multi-discipline arts community
How to audition
Admission combines a standard boarding-school application with a dance audition, in person or by video. The Idyllwild Arts admissions page lists current audition requirements.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Idyllwild Arts a high school?
Yes. It is a residential arts high school, so students earn a diploma while training intensively in their art form.
Do students board on campus?
Yes, it is a boarding environment, which is part of why the immersive mountain campus experience is such a draw.
Where is Idyllwild Arts Academy located?
Idyllwild Arts Academy is located in Idyllwild, California, United States.
When was Idyllwild Arts Academy founded?
Idyllwild Arts Academy was founded in 1986.
Is Idyllwild Arts Academy connected to a ballet company?
Idyllwild Arts Foundation.