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 22, 2022

Spring Semester: January 24, 2022 - May 21, 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.

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

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

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WHAT JBS IS DOING

•  All faculty and staff of the Joffrey Ballet School are fully vaccinated.
• Staggered arrivals and departure times are built into our schedule.
• Commonly-touched surfaces are frequently sanitized throughout the day.
• Studios are disinfected between alternating groups, as well as at the end of each day.
• Proper ventilation, together with our HEPA Air Filtration system, will be maintained at all times.
• No hands-on corrections are applied by instructors.
• No shared props or materials are used in class.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Frequently wash your hands.
• Maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet, whenever possible.
• Follow our policies to ensure a safe environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

It is imperative that the students abide by all requirements. Students, age 12 years and older, must be fully vaccinated to begin classes. Students, ages 5 - 11,  will need to have received a minimum of 1 shot by January 3rd, 2022 in order to participate and must be fully vaccinated by January 29th, 2022. 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/

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COVID-19 TESTING

A negative COVID-19 diagnostic test must be submitted for the start of the school year. Students can submit either a PCR test taken within five days of starting or a Rapid test taken within 3 days of starting.

After this, monthly COVID-19 testing is required, regardless of vaccination status. Dancers enrolled in a NYC Public, Private or Parochial School with routine testing at least monthly, can submit a letter to Jo Matos, jomatos@joffreyballetschool.com, exempting their dancer from additional monthly testing.

NYC Public School students simply need to email the dancer's name, name and address of the school and the testing protocol for their school.

Private and Parochial School students will need to request that an email be sent to jomatos@joffreyballetschool.com, from a school administrator, outlining the schools COVID testing protocol. The email should include the name and address of the school and the dancer's name requesting the letter.

Otherwise, dancers must go to a testing site or medical provider for a COVID-19 diagnostic test, such as PCR or rapid/antigen. Additional testing  and doctor clearance notes may be required due to contagious illness symptoms and/or suspected or confirmed close contact status.

COVID Test Results should be uploaded here: https://joffreyballetschool.wufoo.com/forms/q1ylcul81dts12y/

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HEALTHCHECK SCREENINGS

Manual or automated screenings via our HealthCheck App must be completed upon arrival daily.

Masks are required at all times within the building, regardless of vaccination status. This includes the full duration of all classes. Masks must fully cover the mouth and nose.