Jazz & Contemporary LA, NYC, Miami & GEORGIA (Ages 10 - 25)

The Joffrey Ballet School is very excited to bring you another Summer of Jazz & Contemporary Intensives and Weekend Workshops. Since its creation , the Joffrey Ballet School Jazz and Contemporary Program has been at the forefront of providing students with the widest range of contemporary techniques. The program explores innovative Jazz and Contemporary movement, and provides students the opportunity to work with up-and-coming teachers and choreographers. It couples cutting-edge dance along with classical training for dancers to improve their capabilities and expand their technical range. The program is all encompassing; students can improve in their technical abilities, while growing as artists by being exposed to new and creative dance techniques. These programs were developed for students that want to push beyond the realm of technique and tradition. It is designed for dancers who are interested in exploring new ideas and approaches to movement. The program immerses students in the new emerging dance world, forging excellence and creating the art of motion.

 These programs are high energy. Students must be ready to work hard, dance hard, and emerge as new, unique and versatile artists. The intensives empower the students to challenge themselves to become working artists in the dance world.

Ballet Intensive NYC (AGES 12 - 25)

The Summer Intensive exposes students to a rigorous and exciting ballet program. The School invites master teachers to join our renowned faculty who give instruction in a professional setting while challenging each student to reach the peak of their potential.

While attending the Summer Intensive program in New York, students will also be exposed to New York’s unparalleled dance community. Not only will students receive world class training, they will also have the opportunity to see performances by New York’s resident companies, such as American Ballet Theater and New York City Ballet, along with other major American and international dance companies.

The Summer Intensive is a one to seven week summer intensive course which culminates in a student performance at a local theater on the last day of the program. The intensive is intended to provide as much flexibility for a student’s summer schedule as possible. Students are admitted to either the Intensive or Performance track, based on his or her audition results. Instruction during both periods is designed to flow seamlessly between the two. Students are encouraged to attend as many weeks as possible to obtain the greatest benefit from the program.

Young Dancer PROGRAM NYC (Ages 10 - 15)

The Joffrey Ballet School’s Young Dancer Program is designed for young students with a minimum of one year of ballet experience who love dance and want to immerse themselves in the art of ballet. This intensive is designed to prepare the student for the level of technique and artistry required for the upper level Summer Intensive in New York. Students are systematically taught ballet exercises at the barre and in center, progressing toward more complex combinations and work on pointe. It is not required that the student already be on pointe in order to audition. The intensive will be divided between those students on pointe and those students who are pre-pointe.

The Joffrey Ballet School Young Dancer program is designed to systematically and progressively educate the young dancer in the seven basic movements of dance: to bend, to extend, to rise, to glide, to jump, to dart, and to turn. Our instructors are sensitive to the physical and mental development of the individual rather than having an expectation based on age. The objective is to empower the young dancer through coordination exercises in ballet that are appropriate for their stage of physical and mental development.

The Young Dancer Program provides education for students interested in a rigorous dance track. The student’s level will be determined by both age and ability. There are 25 students in each level of this program.

PERFORMANCE: Each two week session culminates with an in-house performance open to all.

Summer Intensive Florence (Firenze) Italy

The Joffrey Ballet School will be offering the opportunity for dancers to experience the high caliber Joffrey training in Florence, Italy, at the beautiful Scuola di Danza Hamlyn. The Joffrey Ballet School Florence Program is designed to develop pre-professional ballet students through rigorous classical ballet training complemented with exposure to different contemporary ballet techniques and contemporary dance techniques. Students will gain invaluable skills in both classical and contemporary ballet, making them versatile dance artists with the advantages of a demanding and diverse dance background. All students will take at least three classes daily. Study such classes as Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary Dance, Repertory and Dance History. Students will have the opportunity to work with Davis Robertson, Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet School Performance Company, and other staff from the Joffrey Ballet School. Space in this intensive is very limited.

Summer Dance Camp NYC (Ages 3 - 9)

The Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Dance Camps introduces children to an exciting world of creativity, movement, and fun. Visit the Summer Dance Camp page to find sample schedules for the various age groups. All activities are held at the Joffrey Ballet School’s studios in the West Village and are conducted by our experienced and caring staff. Each week long workshop is designed to encourage creativity through the exploration of a theme using dance, arts, crafts, music and food. A Friday in-studio performance culminates each week of study.

Joffrey South Georgia 

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TRAINEE - ADVANCED WORKSHOP (AGES 15 -21)

This Joffrey South Workshop offers advanced students ages 15-21 a three-week, in-depth ballet experience. Daily technique will be offered in ballet, pointe, variations, pas der deux, broadway, jazz and new choreography. On the final day of the program students will perform in a demonstration on the stage at Russell Auditorium. Students attending this Joffrey South Workshop will be considered for enrollment in the Joffrey Ballet School’s year-long program in New York City. Emphasis will also be placed upon body conditioning.

The goal is to train young dancers in the classical ballet technique, artistry and versatility required for an active career in a professional company. Further, the Trainee Program frequently provides disciplined dancers with the opportunity to perform in professional arenas while continuing their training. The Trainee Program demands a deep commitment on the part of the students.

JUNIOR TRAINEE - INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP (AGES 11 - 16)

The Joffrey South Workshop offers intermediate students ages 11-16 a one-to-three-week, in-depth ballet experience. Daily technique will be offered in ballet, pointe, variations, and new choreography. This workshop will culminate in a student demonstration on the final day of the third week. This is a wonderful introduction to summer dance away from the familiarity of the student’s home studio. Students participate in six, twelve or eighteen days of ballet, pointe, and variations, augmented with a foot care seminar, history of ballet, and other dance related classes. Emphasis will also be placed upon body conditioning.

Classes will continue as recreational/enrichment dance classes. Students enrolling in the Junior Trainee Summer intensive must audition to be placed in an appropriate level.

YOUNG DANCER (AGES 9 - 13) - ***NEW TWO WEEKS SESSIONS***

The Joffrey Ballet School’s Young Dancer ballet intensive in Georgia is designed for young students with a love for dance and that want to immerse themselves in the art of ballet. This program gives youngest beginning dance students a taste of the intensive routine, while only spending two weeks away from home. This intensive is designed to prepare the student for the level of technique and artistry required for the Junior Trainee Summer Intensive. Students are systematically taught ballet exercises at the barre and center floor, progressing towards more complex combinations.

There are 25 spots in each level of this program. An audition is NOT required for this age group. Students will be taken on a first-applied, first-accepted basis.

Each two week session program sets similar goals as its New York counterpart, educating the young dancer in vital principles of ballet and fostering an age-appropriate environment that will excite students about a future in dance.

JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY DANCE (AGES 9 - 16) - ***NEW TWO WEEKS SESSIONS***

The Joffrey Ballet School is very excited to bring to you another summer full of Jazz and Contemporary Intensives. Since its inception years ago, the Joffrey Ballet School Jazz and Contemporary Program has been at the forefront of providing students with the widest range of techniques and most consistent training for them to utilize as working artists in the dance world. The programs offer different styles of jazz, innovative and cutting edge contemporary dance techniques, and classical dance instruction. During our intensives, the students work with dancers and company artists from around the world and learn progressive techniques to keep them ahead of the curve. Our students attend our programs to work hard, dance hard, and come out being better dancers than when they came in. At the end of the intensive you will PERFORM in-house at the Milledgeville campus.