Children's Ballet Program:  There are no minimum class requirements.

Youth Ballet Program:
Level Minimum Class Requirement

• Level 1A & 1B: 1 Conditioning, 2 Technique Classes
• Level 2A & 2B: 1 Conditioning, 2 Technique Classes, 1 Pointe Class
• Level 3: 1 Conditioning, 3 Technique Classes, 2 Pointe Class
• Level 4: 1 Conditioning, 4 Technique Classes, 2 Pointe Class
• Level 5: 1 Conditioning, 4 Technique Classes, 2 Pointe Class
• Boys: Boys Mandatory Technique Class + the required Level Technique classes

YES!! The 2021-2022 School Year will begin as a Full In-Person format. See details below:

Fall Semester: September 7, 2021 – January 15, 2022

We have two programs for our Children’s and Youth Ballet program.

• In Person Program – Classes will be taught in person in our studios.
• Virtual Program – All classes are held online via Zoom. Our Virtual classes are interactive, providing access to personalized instruction for all ages and levels. Teachers are sharing individual feedback in real time.

All classes have been designed to accommodate both In-Person and Virtual participation in all classes.

• A DEVICE to watch the class, preferably with a large enough screen for the student to see the details of instruction (like a tablet or laptop).
• WIFI or DATA with a strong enough signal to use the ZOOM app.
  • Please see technology requirements here. [Click for Technology Requirements]
• A SPACE that can be used to dance in. Spaces used by students over the June and July months varied from their bedrooms, to their living rooms, kitchens, some basements. The teachers did a great job of adapting the material so that all of the students could participate and benefit from the instruction.
• Children’s Program dancers will need a parent or caregiver during the class to ensure they can log-in and remain connected.

We have an only Virtual Program for the entire semester.

• Virtual Program – All classes are held online via Zoom.

You have our assurance that the faculty for the School has engaged in exploration and research to collectively and individually design a syllabus for each class level and age addressing the mode and method needed to deliver live, virtual and hybrid classes effectively in this time of COVID. Our teachers are lifelong learners.  Since going fully Virtual in March we have successfully delivered hundreds of hours of meaningful dance education to students from around the world. These months of teaching on ZOOM has challenged us, but, from the challenge came an abundance of knowledge. The challenge of how to connect individually to each dancer was one of our greatest successes. Spring and Summer dancers and families have commented countless times on how impressed they were with the connections we were able to make with each and every dancer. What we have learned is that this medium is a new and wonderful tool to add to the traditional mode of delivery.

Joffrey Ballet School will continue following the recommendations and guidelines of the CDC, local, state, and national government authorities.. We will always be on the side of caution when it comes to the health and safety of our dancers, faculty and staff.

Please reference the links below to view our comprehensive policies and procedures for studio cleaning, health checks and general COVID-19 Response Procedures:

• COVID Resources for JBS Families

When your son/daughter misses a class, they can attend a “Virtual” make-up class at or below their level at any time during the school year. To take a “Virtual” makeup class, You must email joffreyregistrar@joffreyballetschool.com, of your intention to attend a Make up class. We will notify the teacher and provide you with a Meeting Code # and Passcode for the class you intend on attending.

Our Etiquette, Dress Code, and Studio Rules are outlined here:

• http://bit.ly/jbscbybdresscode

Read about our school-wide health and safety standards here:

• https://bit.ly/childrens-youth-ballet-calendar

It is imperative that the students abide by all requirements. Students, age 12 years and older, must be vaccinated prior to August 24, 2021, to begin classes on September 7, 2021. Students, under 12, will need to be vaccinated within 8 weeks of the time the vaccine is made available to this age group. The COVID Procedures will be amended in this document in real time to reflect changes in City, State and Federal requirements. All staff and faculty of the Joffrey Ballet School are fully vaccinated.

Vaccine Exemptions: If the student requires a medical exemption or would like to request a religious exemption please email Director Jo Matos at jomatos@joffreyballetschool.com . 

Proof of vaccination should be uploaded here: https://joffreyballetschool.wufoo.com/forms/2021-student-vaccination-proof/