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Fall Semester Registration is open. Classes begin September 13th, 2010.
Placement Classes are Saturday & Sunday, September 11th & 12th
Registration is at 10:00 AM & The Placement Class Begins at 11:00 AM
All students ages 6 1/2 and older interested in enrolling must first attend a class to be placed in an appropriate level.
Artistic Excellence
In the pursuit of maintaining and achieving new heights of artistic excellence the classical ballet curriculum for the Young Dancer Program will be advised by Gelsey Kirkland & Misha Chernov.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
Yes, the Joffrey Ballet School will have a PTA! As in any school, parent involvement is essential to a child’s progress. The Joffrey parents are extraordinary people; Creative, intelligent, engaged - every year the parents demonstrate the highest level of thoughtful, caring, devoted participation in their children’s dance experience. So, it’s time to take advantage of that as-yet untapped resource. Please look for the “PTA” section on the registration form, and simply let us know if you’re interested in being involved. PTA members can participate at various levels: as an advisory committee, planning events, fund-raising, merchandise development, etc. Please indicate if you are interested and then you will be contacted for the first PTA meeting where you can then volunteer for one or multiple levels of involvement.
 Holiday Calendar Coming Soon
Click Here to Download the Fall 2010 Young Dancer Registration Form
In our effort to provide the best dance education for your child, YDP (for ages 6 1/2-18) now has two divisions, open and graded, for you to choose from, based on your young dancer’s interests and needs. Some Special Events that are in the works for the 2010-11 School Year
These events have food, beverages, dance, and lots of fun. They will be planned and organized by a professional party planner. The fee is $20.00 per family per event. Each party will be held in the Joffrey Studios. Please select parties below
Halloween Party - Friday October 29
Students, parents and siblings are invited to dress up in their spookiest costumes and join us for refreshments, music, and live performances by our trainees. Our littlest dancers (ages 2 1/2 and up) will have a special guided “Halloween Movement Story” to dance through.
Nutcracker Cast Party - Sunday following the last performance (date TBA)
Valentine’s Day Father/Daughter Day - Monday, February 14
Everyone is of course invited, but a special invitation will be going out to all the fathers of our students to come and watch their child’s class and then stay for special Valentine-themed refreshments and activities in our party room. Ballet training is just as vigorous as athletics or martial arts! Dads, your young dancers need you to be involved!
Mardi Gras - Friday, March 11
Carnival comes to the West Village! Live music, Samba lessons and performances by our trainees. Colorful, fun costumes encouraged!
Spring Workshop Cast Party (date TBA)
Following the performance, an end-of-year celebration of our students’ hard work and progress.
Class Observation Days (dates TBA)
Throughout the year, we will open the doors of our classrooms to parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, neighbors (no pets please!) for special class observations, to give our students a taste of performing and invite you to see view their.
Open Classes Students who wish to pursue training in classical ballet, but are unable to commit to more than 2 classes a week, are welcome to take a placement audition to join technique classes only. These students will be evaluated throughout the year to make sure they are placed in a class appropriate to their level and ability, and that they are not at risk of injury. These students will be integrated into our student body, but will not be able to perform in the Nutcracker or Spring Workshop performances. They may take elective classes (modern, jazz, etc) with permission of the instructor only.
Open Class students placed in levels C and up are strongly encouraged to take two classes a week, so they can keep up with the technical demands of these levels as the year progresses.
Open class students are not subject to minimum class requirements. Graded Training Program We have expanded the Young Dancer Division considerably, to include more ballet classes but also a full schedule of electives – Modern, Jazz, Character, as well as Pilates and Stretch, which are essential for our older students. Please read carefully, as some details may be different than in past years.
Note to students and parents regarding class placement:
In the development of our curriculum, we have had to make slight adjustments in the content of each level’s syllabus. It is essential that going into the fall 2010 semester, each student is placed in a level appropriate to his or her ability and experience. This may mean that in a few cases, a student may be placed in the same level he or she was in during the spring 2010 semester. Please understand that this was probably a result of that child being incorrectly placed last year; and it certainly doesn’t mean that she will stay there (see “Evaluations” and “Advanced Training” in the brochure). We know that this may seem disappointing to some students; yet we hope you can explain to your child that it is in the interest of her physical safety and so that she can advance with her level, instead of risking falling behind.
The directors, faculty and staff of the Joffrey Ballet School are proud to present the new schedule and program descriptions for the 2010 - 2011 school year. The Joffrey Ballet School is currently undergoing a number of exciting changes, in all aspects of the organization. New studios, new technology, a full-scale re-branding and new artistic leadership are just some of the changes in store for the upcoming year. Most notably, however, in our continuing efforts to provide the best dance education to all of our students, we have expanded the Young Dancer Program to ensure that each child is provided the instruction that is appropriate to his or her ability, level, schedule, interest and commitment. Classes begin September 13th, 2010.
PLACEMENT
Every new student age 7 and older will take a placement class before joining the program, regardless of prior experience. The goal is to place students based on ability, not age or school grade. Children’s bodies develop at surprisingly different rates, in terms of strength, flexibility and coordination; to keep the instruction consistent and avoid injury, we aim to create and maintain uniform levels throughout the year.
Placement classes will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 11th & 12th. All students who are new to the school must attend the Placement Class. Current Joffrey students who wish to be re-evaluated may also attend. Specific information about placement classes (times, location, etc) will be available mid-summer.
EVALUATIONS
Due to the different growth and development rates mentioned above, we expect that in the course of the year some children will be able to move up a level. To ensure that promotions are conducted correctly, all students will be evaluated periodically throughout the year, either in their classes, or individually. We are planning five evaluation periods: mid-November, late December, late February, mid-April, and early June, at the semester’s end. We will also be looking at the class as a whole, to assess the consistency and progress of the instruction.
At these evaluations, we also hope to identify students who may be experiencing particular challenges in their classes. To ensure that none of our young dancers “fall through the cracks,” these students will be encouraged to take advantage of our new Advanced Training Program (see below).
Exams
In December and again in June, students enrolled in the Graded Training Program* will be given an exam, to determine their proficiency in the techniques that were taught that semester. A “report card” will be issued, that will be meant for both students and parents, to demonstrate which
areas, if any, need improvement. Students can then focus on these areas, either in their classes or in Advanced Training sessions. This is to ensure uniformity in the levels and that every child is training at the appropriate level.
ADVANCED TRAINING
Only at Joffrey Ballet School! No two children are alike, either cognitively or physically. Therefore, we acknowledge that group instruction often needs to be augmented with private training, designed for the specific mental, physical and even emotional needs of your child. Most importantly, private instruction reduces or even eliminates the risk of injury; a student’s specific alignment, bone structure and muscle strength will be thoroughly analyzed, in order to train that student in the safest and most efficient way to execute the technique that he or she is learning. Students wishing to advance at an accelerated pace are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this invaluable program.
We have dedicated studio space every afternoon to advanced training - students can schedule solo, duo or trio sessions with the instructor of their choice. In these sessions students will work on alignment, strength, coordination, balance, turn-out, footwork, extension, jumps, turns or any other area of training that they would like to improve. There will be an additional charge for these classes; but focused private instruction can change your child’s dance experience, and overall physical well-being, immeasurably.
Requirements
The Joffrey faculty and administration will be following each student carefully to determine everyone is meeting their requirements. This is strictly for injury prevention and to facilitate the faculties consistent instruction.
Dress Code
This year, each level will have its own leotard color! This will help both students and faculty identify everyone, and give each child a sense of advancement through the levels. Any student with long hair must have it neatly secured in a bun or twist; the office will have extra elastics and pins for students who forgot their own. Ponytails and braids will not be permitted.
Pointe
Students must be in Level D and at least age 11 to be considered for pointe shoes. Each student will be evaluated on an individual, case-by-case basis, considering bone structure, strength and alignment. Advanced Training sessions are suggested for students impatient to get their shoes!
Schedule
We ask your patience, as there may be slight changes in class times (15 –30 mins one way or other) as we approach the start of classes. Thank you in advance for helping us create a schedule that accommodates as many students and families as we can.
FOUNDATIONS, Ages 61/2 - 8
For the beginning student who has had little to no ballet training, or whose previous experience was in pre-ballet or creative movement classes. This class will introduce students to a more formal class structure, including some barre work, alignment exercises, stretching, coordination exercises, simple locomotion, etc. The posture, placement and comportment of classical ballet will be emphasized.
Uniform: White leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Requirement: One class per week.
Tuesday 4-5pm
Wednesday 4-5pm
Thursday 4-5pm
Saturday 10-11am
Please Choose Day/s
Foundations student are welcome to register for a second weekly class.
One Class: $999.00 Two Classes: $1,999.00
LEVEL A, Ages 8 - 11
For students who have completed Foundations; new students entering Level A from another school are expected to be familiar with the posture, placement and comportment of classical ballet. Level A will still allow new, beginning students to learn the fundamentals of ballet technique, but will also challenge students to learn beyond the curriculum of our Foundations level. This level will teach the strong discipline of ballet.
Uniform: Light blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Requirement: Two classes per week.
It is strongly suggested that students do not take class two days in a row. We recommend Mon/Thurs, Tues/Thurs, Weds/Sat, etc.
Monday 4-5pm
Tuesday 4-5pm
Wednesday 4-5pm
Thursday 4-5pm
Saturday 12-1pm
Please Choose Day/s
Level A students are welcome to register for a third weekly class, at a reduced rate.
Two Classes: $1,999.00 Three Classes: $2,499.00
LEVEL B, Ages 9 - 13
For students who have passed the Level A exam. Upon completion and graduation of Level A, students will know 1st, 2nd, and 5th positions; plié, tendu, degage, ron de jambe, relevé, sauté, changement; simple port de bras; skips and chasses, and the posture, placement and comportment of classical ballet. In addition, they will be able to execute these steps appropriately for their age. Before graduation to Level B, students must pass an exam, displaying these abilities.
Uniform: Royal Blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Requirement: Two ballet classes per week.
Level B students are welcome to register for an additional weekly class, at a reduced rate. This can be ballet or
an elective.
Monday 4:30-6pm
Tuesday 4-5:30pm
Wednesday 5-6:30pm
Thursday 5-6:30pm
Saturday 11-12:30
Please Choose Day/s
Electives: Level B students are invited, but not required, to take one elective per week. They may choose from the following:
Modern with Level C Monday 6-7pm
Modern with Level C Tuesday 6-7pm
Character with Level C Saturday 1-2pm
Please Choose Day/s
Two Classes: $1,999.00 Three Classes: $2,499.00
LEVEL C, Ages 10 - 14
For students who have passed the Level B. exam. Upon completion and graduation of Level B, students will know the basic exercises of a classical barre, which will introduce expanded vocabulary. In center: balancé, chassé pas de bourreé, and glissade pas de chat, for example. In addition, they will be able to execute these steps appropriately for their age. Before graduation to Level C, students must pass an exam, displaying these abilities.
Uniform: Dark green leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Requirement: Three ballet classes and one elective per week. It is strongly suggested that students come Mon/Wed/Sat or Tues/Thurs/Sat. We do not allow students in this level to miss class four days in a row on a regular basis.
Level C students are welcome to register for an additional weekly class, at a reduced rate. This can be ballet or
an elective.
Monday 4:30-6pm
Tuesday 4:30-6pm
Wednesday 5-6:30pm
Thursday 5-6:30pm
Saturday 10:30a-12pm
Please Choose Day/s
Level C’s may take class with Level D on Friday 4:30-6:00 PM with permission of instructors only.
Pointe: Level C students who wish to go on pointe are required to take Pre-Pointe at least once a week. They may choose from the following:
Tuesday w/ Level D 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday w/ Level D 6:30-7:30pm
Please Choose Day/s
Electives: Level C students are required to take one elective per week. They may choose from the following:
Modern Monday 6-7pm
Modern Tuesday 6-7pm
Modern w/Lev D Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Jazz w/Lev D Friday 6-7pm
Character Saturday 1-2pm
Please Choose Day/s
Four Classes: $3,199.00 Four Classes & Pointe: $3,499.00
LEVEL D, Ages 11 - 16
For students who have passed the Level C exam. For additional information regarding level D placement requirements, please call the school at (212) 254-8520 to schedule a consultation with a faculty member.
Uniform: Burgundy leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Requirement: Four ballet, two electives, & one pointe class per week. It is strongly suggested that students do not take class four days in a row.
Monday 4:30-6pm
Tuesday 5-6:30pm
Wednesday 4:30-6pm
Thursday 5-6:30pm
Friday 4:30-6pm
Saturday 9:30-11am
Please Choose Day/s
Pointe: Level D students are required to take pointe at least once a week even if they do not yet have their shoes, with the assumption that after December most of them will go on pointe. They may choose from the following:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Saturday 11am-12pm
Please Choose Day/s
Electives: Level D students are required to take two electives per week. They may choose from the following:
Pilates/Stretch w/Lev E Monday 6:15-7pm
Modern Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Jazz Friday 6-7pm
Modern w/Lev E Friday 6-7pm
Modern w/Lev E Saturday 1-2pm
Character w/Lev E Saturday 2:30-3:30pm
Please Choose Day/s
Level D: $3,999.00
LEVEL E, Ages 12 - 17
Uniform: Navy leotard, pink tights and pink or white ballet slippers
Requirement: Five ballet, three pointe, and three electives classes per week.
Monday 4:45-6:15pm
Tuesday 5-6:30pm
Wednesday 4:30-6pm
Thursday 5-6:30pm
Friday 4:30-6pm* class on pointe – strongly recommended for all Level E’s
Saturday 10:30-12pm
Please Choose Day/s
Pointe: Level E students are required to take pointe at least three times a week. They may choose from the following:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 6 –7 pm
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm* Variations – Mandatory for all Level E students
Saturday 12-1pm
Please Choose Day/s
Electives: Level E students are required to take three electives per week, but may take as many as they like. They may choose from the following:
Pilates/Stretch Monday 6:15-7pm
Modern Wednesday 7-8pm
Modern Friday 6-7pm
Jazz w/ Jr Train Friday 7-8pm
Pilates/Stretch Saturday 9:30-10:30am
Modern Saturday 1-2 pm
Character Saturday 2-3pm
Please Choose Day/s
Level E: $4,999.00
JR TRAINEE, Ages 14 - 18
Uniform: Black leotard, pink tights and pink or white ballet slippers
Requirement: Five ballet classes per week.* Jr Trainees are welcome to come to as many classes as they like.
Monday 5:30-7pm
Tuesday 5-6:30pm
Wednesday 5:30-7pm
Thursday 6:30-8pm *This is a required modern class included in their minimum*
Friday 4:30-6pm
Saturday 10:30-12pm
Please Choose Day/s
Pointe: Jr. Trainees are required to take an extra pointe class at least twice a week. These may also become “Variations” classes. They may choose from the following:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 7-8pm
Friday 6-7pm
Saturday 12-1pm* Variations – required of all Jr Trainee’s
Please Choose Day/s
Jr Trainees may take some of their technique classes on pointe, barre, center or both, at the discretion of the instructor.
Electives: Jr. Trainees are required to take three electives per week. We should allow them to take as many as they like.
Pilates/Stretch Monday 7-8pm
Pilates/Stretch Saturday 9:30-10:30am
Jazz Friday 7-8pm
Modern Saturday 2-3pm
Please Choose Day/s
In addition, there will be extra Modern, Jazz and Character classes for Jr. Trainees to take, with the Trainees. Days and times TBA.
Junior Trainee: $4,999.00
Boys Training Program
Boys Introductory: Begins a young man’s education in the fundamentals of ballet. This valuable class will allow him to study in a focused environment that will foster achievement- of- goals and camaraderie. As a basis, he will learn about and achieve mastery of essential ballet concepts, applicable to both genders. Eventually he will also learn ways of accomplishing male-specific ballet vocabulary and male performance techniques.
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30pm
Thursday 4 - 5pm
Class Duration: One Hour Per Week
Boys Conditioning Class: 45 Minutes, One Class Per Week
Tuition: $100.00 Per Year
Boys Intermediate: Expands upon those concepts described in the Boys Introductory class. Boys Intermediate will demand a higher level of concentration, technique, artistry, and mastery of skills set in the class. Acceptance into Boys Intermediate is based upon a Joffrey Ballet School Faculty Member’s evaluation of the student’s capabilities.
Tuesday 5 – 6:30pm
Wednesday 4 - 5:30pm
Thursday 5 - 6:30pm
Friday 4 - 5:30pm
Class Duration: One Hour Per Week
Boys Conditioning Class: 45 Minutes, Two Classes Per Week
Tuition: $399.00 Per Year
Boys Open Program: Includes Boys Intermediate class, two conditioning classes and from 1 to 5 additional Young Dancer classes per week in the student's level.
Boys Graded Program: Includes Boys Intermediate class, two conditioning classes and minimum required number of classes for the student's level (see Graded Program above for the minimum requirements). Students may take unlimited classes.
Note: All Boys programs include Boys Conditioning Class.
Boys Conditioning will teach young men how to properly use their muscular support and alignment in order to enhance their control, agility, and form in regular dance classes. Emphasis will be on strength and endurance building that is in- line with balletic principles. This class will help build the physical foundation upon which more dancing skills will be developed.
Program Attire
Uniform leotards, required for all students, can be purchased from On Stage Dancewear for $15 each. Young Dancer Program students must have their required uniform leotard by the second week of classes.
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