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Week 1: Monday June 2, 2025 – Friday June 6, 2025
Week 2: Monday June 9, 2025 – Friday June 13, 2025
Week 3: Monday June 16, 2025 – Friday June 20, 2025
Week 4: Monday June 23, 2025 – Friday June 27, 2025
Week 5: Monday June 30, 2025 – Friday July 4, 2025
Week 6: Monday July 7, 2025 – Friday July 11, 2025
Week 7: Monday July 14, 2025 – Friday July 18, 2025

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Dancers can register for one to seven weeks. Students who register to participate in the performance on Friday July 18, 2025 must attend the last three weeks (June 30 – July 18) of the intensive.

There will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on the first day of classes.

Schedules and group assignments will be posted on the website and emailed no later than Monday May 26, 2025.

Students who register to participate in the performance on Friday July 18, 2025 must attend the last three weeks (June 30 – July 18) of the intensive.

Joffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Gender nonconforming students, students with religious and cultural considerations and any student needing additional support is welcome to contact us to discuss the dress code. Please contact our Customer Support department with any dress code questions and/or concerns.

Dress Code for dancers ages 8 – 14

• Ballet: 
  • Option 1: Black leotard (no halters), short wrap around or pull on ballet skirt, skin tone or light pink convertable tights, and skin tone or pink ballet slippers. Skin tone or pink pointe shoes, if applicable. *Dancer must have completed 1 year of pointe training* Ballet skirts can only be worn for pre-pointe, pointe, and variations class. Dancers must secure their hair in a bun with a hair net. (Female Identifying)
  • Option 2: Black tights, black or white t-shirt, black or white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. Flesh or black dance belt. Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail. (Male Identifying)
• Other classes: 
  • Option 1: Black dance shorts or pants with a black fitted shirt, black character skirt (knee or calf length), black hard soled 1.5-2” heel Character shoes, hand fan, Jazz shoes. Dancers must secure their hair in a bun with a hair net. (Female Identifying)
  • Option 2: Black dance shorts or pants with a fitted shirt, hard soled Character shoes, and jazz shoes. Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail. (Male Identifying)
• Performance (performance track students only): 
  • Option 1: Skin tone and black camisole leotards, new skin tone or light pink tights, clean skin tone or pink ballet and pointe shoes, hair gel, hair spray, bobby and hair pins, hair nets. Other clothing items for the performance to be announced in June. (Female Identifying)
  • Option 2: Black tights, black or white t-shirt, black or white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. Flesh or black dance belt. Other clothing items for the performance to be announced in June. (Male Identifying)
    

Dress Code for dancers ages 14 – 25

• Ballet: 
  • Option 1: Black leotard, skin tone or light pink tights (under the leotard and covering legs and feet completely), skin tone or pink ballet slippers and pointe shoes. Warm up clothes must be removed before class starts. Dancers must secure their hair in a bun with a hair net. (Female Identifying) On Fridays, dancers may wear a colored leotard of their choosing.
  • Option 2: Black tights, black or white t-shirt with black or white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. Flesh or black dance belt. Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail. (Male Identifying) On Fridays, dancers may wear a colored t-shirt of their choosing.
• Pointe/Variations: skirts may be worn.
• Other classes: 
  • Option 1: Dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-shirt, black character skirt (knee or calf length), hard soled Character shoes, socks, or jazz slip on shoes. 
  • Option 2: Dance shorts or pants, and fitted shirt with either ballet slippers, socks, hard soled Character shoes, jazz slip on shoes. 
• Performance (performance track students only): 
  • Option 1: Skin tone and black camisole leotards, new light pink or skin tone tights, clean skin toned ballet and pointe shoes, hair gel, hair spray, bobby and hair pins, hair nets. (Female Identifying)
  • Option 2: Black tights, black or white t-shirt with black or white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. Flesh or black dance belt. (Male Identifying)

Requirements for all dancers:

• A water bottle.
• Beach towel or optional yoga mat.
• No jewelry of any kind may be worn in class.

The intensive will culminate in a theater production on Friday July 18, 2025. More information about the performance and tickets will be announced closer to the intensive.

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space – 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

Students who register to participate in the performance on Friday July 18, 2025 must attend the last three weeks (June 30 – July 18) of the intensive. 

No parents, guardians or visitors are allowed to be in the building during intensive hours. Dancers 13 & under must be picked up from the 3rd Floor lobby at JBS and 3rd Floor lobby at Pearl. Dancers 13 & under will not be dismissed unless an adult is present.

A completed physical or physician’s note from within the last 12 months is required and should be completed before a dancer begins their selected intensive. If you have a completed physical examination for your dancer from within the last calendar year, you can substitute it in place of the Doctor’s note. The letter must state that the dancer is healthy and physically able to participate in the summer program. This form will be submitted at the student’s program orientation. A complete physical is not necessary. Sample Doctor’s Note

• Students 13 and younger are not allowed to leave a Joffrey Ballet School building without a staff member.
• Students 14 and older are allowed to leave the building during lunch breaks, but must travel with other students who are also 14 and older.
• Students 13 and younger will not be allowed to leave the building with students 14 and older.
• Parents are welcome to drop off meals for their students at the studio.

There will be no escorted trips during lunch breaks to/from the studios. Students must pack a lunch and snacks to eat between meals.

Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. We are very excited to announce Butter Beans Kitchen as the new vendor for the optional lunch plan in New York City. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday – Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. Students must sign up for the studio lunch plan at least 2 weeks before their arrival.

Due to severe food allergies, dancers are not permitted to pack anything with nuts in their lunch.

The sample menu in the manual displays examples of food items that you can expect to be served for the studio lunch plan. Students are able to note dietary restrictions when registering for the summer and meals will be adjusted accordingly. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have severe dietary restrictions or very specific food preferences. If the vendor is not able to accommodate a specific request in advance of you joining the program, Joffrey will let you know and you will have the option to cancel your studio lunch plan and receive a refund. This does not include students who update their preferences after they have arrived. Students will not be able to cancel the studio lunch plan after they have arrived and started the program. 

The Administrative team consists of Summer Coordinators, Office Managers and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Director of Operations and Artistic Directors at the studios. The team facilitates daily operations and handles crises or emergencies should they arise.

All of our summer interns take part in a robust selection process that includes a formal application, one-on-one interviews, group evaluations and background checks. Most of our interns are currently attending university or have graduated. All candidates must have a dance background or share an appreciation for performing arts.

Customer Support
support@joffreyballetschool.com
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Administrative Assistants
joffreynycadmin@joffreyballetschool.com
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)
*The Administrative Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.

There are three studio locations for our NYC Ballet intensive classes:

• Joffrey Ballet School – Manhattan 434 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
• Joffrey Ballet School – Long Island City 47-10 Austell Place, Long Island City, NY 11101
• Pearl Studios 500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Studio assignments are not finalized until just prior to the intensive start date. We are unable to take requests for specific studio assignments.

HOUSING STUDENTS

• Dancers staying in Joffrey housing have access to staff to guide them to/from classes each day from our housing locations. 
• Housing students participating in the final performance will be escorted by staff to and from the theater during the last week of the intensive, to attend dress and tech rehearsals as well as the performances.
• Students will travel using the subway/public transportation. 

COMMUTER STUDENTS: 

• Commuter students are unfortunately not able to join the escorted groups to/and from the dorms.
• Students participating in the final performance will have to attend dress and tech rehearsals as well as the performances at the theater during the day and evenings throughout the final week. 
• Commuter students are welcome to join escorted trips from the studios to the theater during the final week. 

MTA MAP

• If a dancer is assigned to Joffrey Ballet School – Manhattan, you will need access to the A, C, or E (Blue) B, D, F, or M (Orange) subway lines. Nearest stop: West 4 Street/Washington Square station.
• If a dancer is assigned to Joffrey Ballet School – Long Island City, you will need access to the 7 (Purple) Express subway line. Nearest stop: Hunter’s Point Avenue station.
• If a dancer is assigned to Pearl Studios, you will need access to the A, C, or E (Blue) subway lines. Nearest stop: 34 St/Penn Station.

Start Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Ending Time: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Classes are held Monday – Friday only. 

Schedules for our intensives are made available the week prior to the program start date. Schedules are posted on the Joffrey website. Schedules can be viewed online, and will also be posted on the Band group.

If you are looking for alternate lodging, we recommend searching for hotels in the Midtown area in Manhattan, extending from 34th Street to 59th Street and from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue. Additionally we recommend finding housing close to a subway station, especially the B, D, F, or M (Orange) subway lines. The Midtown area is a great location to have easy access to all three studio locations, the theater and NYC activities.

Midtown Manhattan is home to iconic attractions like Times Square, Broadway and the Museum of Modern Art, and architectural landmarks including the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Flatiron Building, and the Empire State Building.

Due to the competitive nature of hotels in NYC, Joffrey is not able to recommend specific hotels. Students and parents are welcome to reach out to Customer Support to confirm if a hotel is in the Midtown area and close to a subway station.

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Housing is available for students 12 years and older. Students must be 12 or older during the intensive.

The residence halls for the NYC intensives are located in Manhattan. Our live-in Housing staff are available to students and parents 24 hours a day and assist by providing support and guidance at the dorm and studio. Students are escorted to and from the studio.

There are three residence halls for the NYC intensives

Found Study Midtown East Dorm 569 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
Dorm 34 at Mercy College 47 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001
East Third Residence Hall 81 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10003

Housing assignments are made by our Residence Life team and are not finalized until just prior to the intensive start date. Dancers will receive this information the Thursday prior to their scheduled arrival. We are unable to take requests for specific housing assignments.

The Residence Halls are located in prime Manhattan locations that are within short travel distance from Joffrey Ballet School, Little Italy, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and much more. Students will have access to a bundle of amenities including furnished rooms, free wifi, laundry, AC as well as indoor and outdoor common areas.

Joffrey Housing staff escorts groups to/from the dorm. Students 13 and younger are not allowed to leave the dorm without a staff member and students 14 and older will be able to sign up for the pre-scheduled escort groups. Students are able to sign up for escort groups to/from the studio after they check in on Sundays. 

Staff members will also escort and chaperone all Ticketed and Dorm activities during the week, as well as trips to purchase groceries and metro cards on Sundays. 

Groups will either walk or take the subway when traveling to and from the studios and activities. MTA Information

There will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on Sundays after check-in.

CHECK IN
Housing check-ins are on Sundays from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

CHECK OUT
Students must check out of the dorm before they leave for classes on the Friday of their last week.

Joffrey will provide storage for students who would like to pick up their belongings after classes. All belongings must be picked up on Friday. Housing students are required to schedule a check out time and will be required to move out during that time. Dancers staying at the dorm for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.

• Dancers staying at the residence hall for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.
• Dancers participating in the NYC Ballet and/or NYC Jazz & Contemporary final performances will be allowed to check out on Saturday before 12:00 pm. 
• Students who are not able to depart on Friday can submit a request to check out on Saturday before 12:00 pm. The cost for the additional night is $100.

All students will be assigned to double, triple or quad bedrooms. Roommates are assigned based on several variables, including age, gender identification and programs. 

Students may request roommates. Please note that although we will make every effort to accommodate requests, it might not always be possible. Roommate Requests are $100 per dancer. If we are unable to honor a request, the resident will receive a credit towards their tuition.

NYC MEAL PLAN (Breakfast and Dinner)
Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional meal plan for housing students. The housing meal plan includes breakfast and dinner from Sunday evening until Friday morning. Students will be instructed to pick up their meals in a designated area in the morning and evenings. Please note that lunch is not included in the meal plan for housing students. Students staying multiple weeks will also receive meals on the weekends. 

Students are able to note dietary restrictions when registering for the summer and meals will be adjusted accordingly. We do not recommend the dorm meal plan for students who have severe dietary restrictions or very specific food preferences. If the vendor is not able to accommodate a specific request in advance of you joining the program, Joffrey will let you know and you will have the option to cancel your dorm meal plan and receive a refund. This does not include students who update their preferences after they have arrived. Students will not be able to cancel the dorm meal plan after they have arrived and started the program. 

NYC STUDIO LUNCH PLAN (Lunch Only)

Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. We are very excited to announce Butter Beans Kitchen as the new vendor for the optional lunch plan in New York City. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday – Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. Students must sign up for the studio lunch plan at least 2 weeks before their arrival.

Due to severe food allergies, dancers are not permitted to pack anything with nuts in their lunch.

The sample menu below displays examples of food items that you can expect to be served for the studio lunch plan. Students are able to note dietary restrictions when registering for the summer and meals will be adjusted accordingly. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have severe dietary restrictions or very specific food preferences. If the vendor is not able to accommodate a specific request in advance of you joining the program, Joffrey will let you know and you will have the option to cancel your studio lunch plan and receive a refund. This does not include students who update their preferences after they have arrived. Students will not be able to cancel the studio lunch plan after they have arrived and started the program. 

Lunch

• Students who are 13 and younger are not allowed to leave a Joffrey Ballet School building without a staff member.
• Students who are 14 and older are allowed to leave the studio during lunch breaks, but must travel with other students who are also 14 and older.
• Students 13 and younger will not be allowed to leave the building with students 14 and older.
• Parents are welcome to drop off meals for their students at the studio.

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We recommend that students consider bringing:

• Cleaning supplies: Disinfectant/sanitizing/cleaning products, wipes, paper towels, broom, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc.
• Bedding: Twin XL sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, mattress toppers, mattress pad, etc.
• Bathroom essentials and toiletries. JBS does not provide toilet paper or shower curtains. 
• Electronics: laptops, tablets, chargers, etc. JBS does not provide cable.
• Storage: Hangers, hanging/floor shoe rack, storage containers, tupperware, etc.
• Cell Phone (Required): All housing students are required to have a phone with a United States phone number. International students may choose to purchase a “pay as you go” package or turn on their roaming feature.

The following items are prohibited in our dormitories:

• Candles, incense, pipes (including hookahs, water pipes, or bongs) and anything that produces a flame/spark.
• Flammable decorations such as garland, synthetic spiderwebs, electric or battery operated string lights, etc
• Convection Ovens/toasters, hot plates, camping stoves, or anything that produces a flame.
• Electric or gas-powered heaters.
• LED strip lights and halogen lights.
• Large furniture, mattresses, refrigerator, or microwave (except what is provided by FOUND STUDY).
• Washing machine or dryer.
• Pets.
• Alcohol, drugs, marijuana, tobacco, eCigarettes, Juuls, Hookah pipes, bongs and illegal substances of any nature, or drug and alcohol paraphernalia.
• Explosives, fireworks, or weapons of any kind, including but not limited to firearms, swords, nunchucks, etc.
• Fog machines and/or any other instruments that produce smoke.
• Hoverboards.
• Self-propelled scooters or vehicles.
• Extension cords or multi-port outlet extenders without a surge protection switch.

Staff members will escort errand runs on Sunday evenings to purchase groceries and supplies needed for the week.

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Joffrey Ballet School offers airport transportation for the NYC intensives. For this service, a driver is arranged to transport the student to/from the airport and the residence hall. Airport transportation requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the departure/arrival time. There is an additional fee for this service.

*JBS is only able to arrange a JBS staff member to accompany the student, for those who are traveling as an unaccompanied minor.

Students are welcome to request to travel with another student in the same car. Students who arrive with family members are also welcome to request transportation together. It is very important to note the names of all patrons during the initial request. It would also be beneficial to send an email to transportation@joffreyballetschool.com after completing the request, to confirm the information.

Please see the housing manual for more information on airport transportation services.

The Residence Life Department team consists of a Residence Hall Coordinator and a group of live-in Resident Advisors (RAs) who rotate duty shifts. The RA on duty can be reached 24/7. The team facilitates daily operations and handles crises or emergencies should they arise. RAs are also available to take students (17 and younger) to the doctor, conduct weekly apartment inspections and daily rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct wellness checks, mediations, conflict resolution meetings, friendship introductions and any other situation that students need assistance with.

All of our summer interns take part in a robust selection process that includes a formal application, one-on-one interviews, group evaluations and background checks. Most of our interns are currently attending university or have graduated. All candidates must have a dance background or share an appreciation for performing arts.

Customer Support
support@joffreyballetschool.com
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Residence Halls
joffreynycdorm@joffreyballetschool.com
The Resident Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.

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Tickets for Ticketed Extra Activities are available to all students as well as their family and friends.

Students are welcome to attend any of the Ticketed Extra Activities during the Summer Intensives. They are not restricted to the activities during their registered week.

*Tickets to the 4th of July Firework Spectacular and the 4th of July Dorm Party are only available to Housing students.

Dancers can sign up for free Dorm Extra Activities on Band.

Only Housing students are allowed to sign up for Dorm Extra Activities. Commuter students, family and friends are not allowed to sign up for Dorm Extra Activities.

*Dorm Extra Activities could be cancelled at any time due to weather, rehearsal schedules, attendance and other factors.

STUDENTS: Students DO NOT need to purchase tickets for the Musical Theater Intensive Activities.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Guests interested in purchasing a ticket to the show that their student is attending can reach out to the Artistic Directors to request tickets. Musicals are not assigned until the week before the students arrive. Guests will only be able to purchase tickets after musicals are assigned.

Only students who are registered for the Musical Theater Intensive are allowed to attend. 

Family and friends of Musical Theater students are allowed to purchase tickets to the show that their student is attending.

All activities are chaperoned by staff. 

Staff will escort Housing students from the dorm/studio to the activity, attend the activity with them and escort them back to the dorm. In the event that a Housing student will not have enough time to travel back to the dorm after class, they will need to pack for the day accordingly. Housing students (on the meal plan) departing from the studio must pick up their pre-prepared dinner during breakfast. Students who do not pick up a meal at breakfast will not have a meal saved for them. 

Departure from the dorm/studio: Students must arrive at the departure location at the assigned time. Please note that for some activities, you will only have a few minutes between class and the departure time to eat and get dressed.

Arrival at the venue: Commuter students who did not travel with the group, must meet at the designated spot by the assigned time.

During the activity: All students should listen to staff and should be exhibiting proper etiquette. Students are not allowed to be on their phone or talk during a performance, climb over seats, etc. A staff member will address them if they do not behave accordingly. Please do not disrespect the staff members.

After the activity: ALL STUDENTS (Housing and Commuter) must meet at the designated spot where attendance will be taken. Commuter students are not allowed to leave until they are dismissed and accounted for. Housing students must travel back to the dorm with the group.

Tickets will be distributed at the venue before the event. 

If a Commuter student is not present after distribution of tickets is complete for a show, their name will be written on the back of the ticket and left at the box office. Please note that some shows do not allow late seating and that patrons who arrive late to an activity other than a show will not be able to attend the activity. 

JBS does not officially honor seating requests. Traditionally the group tickets are reserved together. Some seats might not be located in the same row or section as the rest of the group. Although seating requests are not guaranteed, we will try our best to honor them. Tickets left at the box office for late comers might not be located together or with the rest of the group.

Tickets will only be distributed to dancers and guardians listed on the roster (as provided by the students/guardians when they purchased tickets).

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