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Open Classes

AT JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL

Open Classes at the Joffrey Ballet School offers drop-in, in-person classes at our studios in New York City. Students have the opportunity to train in a variety of styles and techniques, open to dancers beginner through professional.

Study with the Joffrey Ballet School Faculty, leaders in our dance industry!

Age & Eligibility

The Joffrey Ballet School Open Class Program is designed for dancers ages 14 and older. Please note that while dancers aged 14 and up are eligible to register, the majority of our Open Class participants are adult and professional-level artists ranging in level and experience. Younger dancers (ages 14–17) are welcome and encouraged to participate with this in mind and should be prepared for a mature classroom setting alongside adult dancers.

In-Person Program

Classes are taught in person at our studios in New York City.

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Dress Code

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Available Classes

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Absolute Beginner Ballet

Absolute Beginner Ballet is designed for adults with no prior dance experience who have a passion for learning ballet. Classes offer a welcoming and friendly environment with individualized instruction to introduce the core fundamentals of ballet. Participants will learn basic body positions, core exercises such as plié and tendu, how to stand at the barre with proper alignment and posture, ballet terminology, and classroom etiquette. At the Absolute Beginner level there is a strong emphasis placed on proper body alignment, hip rotation, and postural placement.

Register for a Basic Beginner Ballet Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Basic Beginner Ballet

The Basic Beginner level is designed for adults with 0-1 years of Ballet training.

Basic Beginner bridges the gap between the “Absolute Beginner” and “Beginner” levels. At the Basic Beginner level, dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet. They will learn the basic body positions, core ballet exercises, proper body alignment, and more!

Register for a Basic Beginner Ballet Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Beginner Ballet

The beginner level is for adults who have taken at least 1 year of Ballet and have a basic understanding of the terminology and foundations of ballet. Beginner Ballet is the level above the “Basic Beginner” and below the “Beginner Intermediate” levels. At the Beginner level, dancers incorporate ballet foundations into a full ballet class with exercises at the barre, in the center, and across the floor. The core emphasis of this level will be on understanding and improving proper alignment, posture, rotation, and flexibility. Dancers will also expand their ballet vocabulary while learning new movements and positions.

Register for a Beginner Ballet Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Beginner-Intermediate Ballet

The Beginner-Intermediate level is for dancers with 2-3 years of Ballet training. Beginner-Intermediate is the bridge between Beginner and Intermediate. At this level, dancers expand on the foundations set in Basic and Beginner Ballet classes. The class will continue to fine-tune the basic positions, posture and alignment, while introducing more advanced steps both at the barre and in the center. Exercises will focus on increasing speed and complexity, coordination of arm and leg movements, and developing strength in the lower body.

Register for a Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Intermediate Ballet

The Intermediate level is for dancers with 3-5 years of Ballet training. Intermediate is the perfect level for dancers who are serious about their training and have excelled beyond the Beginner levels. Intermediate classes move quickly, offering complex combinations both at the barre and in the center. Dancers will be exposed to more advanced and diverse exercises, challenging them to elevate their level of training. At this level, dancers should begin to explore and develop their artistry, musicality, and epaulement.

Register for a Intermediate Ballet Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Advanced Pro Ballet

The Advanced Professional Ballet Class is designed for seasoned contemporary and classical dancers at the advanced and professional levels. The Advanced Ballet class offers a rigorous exploration of technique, musicality, dynamics, and exercises to challenge movement and the use of space. Dancers are provided with a challenging, engaging, and supportive environment to train in.

Register for an Advanced Pro Ballet Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Pointe

This class is designed for those who have taken at least 1 year of Beginner Ballet classes with our Open Class faculty and have been approved for pointe by the class’ instructor. Dancers who dance en-pointe at a different studio are permitted to take Pointe at Joffrey. If a dancer has not been en-pointe within 1 year, they will need to be assessed by the Open Class faculty member before taking a pointe class. Classes will draw upon previously learned ballet technique, with students working at the barre, in center, and across the floor en pointe. All pointe classes are taught at a Beginner level. All adults must attend Beginner Ballet at 6:30 pm prior to taking the pointe class.

Register for a Pointe Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Ballet Classical Variation

The variation class is an opportunity to learn classical ballet variations from famous repertoire ballets such as Giselle, Swan Lake, Nutcracker, and many others! This class is designed for dancers with a clear understanding of the foundational elements of ballet and is encouraged for dancers at or beyond the Beginner Intermediate level. Dancers must take Beginner Intermediate Ballet with Stephanie Godino at 2:30 p.m. to participate in the Ballet Classical Variation class. Dancers may take this class en pointe or in flat ballet shoes.

Register for a Ballet Classical Variation Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Beginner-Intermediate Jazz

This class explores the technique, artistry and choreographic style of classic jazz dance. Dancers will be guided through a series of technique exercises designed to both warm up the body and build a solid technical jazz foundation. Next a piece of choreography will be taught and explored which will expand on the technique and develop the dancers’ sense of musicality, presence and personal style.

Register for a Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Jazz Technique

The two hour format of this jazz class will allow for an in-depth study of the technique, artistry and choreographic style of classic jazz dance. Dancers will be guided through a comprehensive explanation of a series of technique exercises designed to both warm up the body and build a solid technical jazz foundation. Next, a piece of choreography will be taught and explored. The longer format of this class will allow for a deeply detailed approach to the development the dancers’ sense of musicality, presence and personal style through the choreography.

Register for a Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Class

Pre-registration is mandatory and will be available up to five (5) days prior to your selected class.

Full Schedule

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Open Classes Workshops

Special Feature Workshops

Various events at our New York City studios, inviting dancers to study with Joffrey Ballet School year-round faculty to explore new themes, styles, or repertoire, over a series of days or weeks.

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Class Rates

AT THE JOFFREY. BALLET SCHOOL

Drop-In Classes

In-Studio Single - $22

New Student Offer - $18

Walk-In Single - $24

*this applies when a student needs to register for a class within 10 minutes of the start time.

Expire 30 days after purchase.

All tuition fees are 100% non-refundable.
All sales are final.

Class Packages

5 Class Package - $100

*expires 45 days after purchase
10 Class Package - $190

*expires 60 days after purchase

25 Class Package - $450

*expires 90 days after purchase

50 Class Package - $880

*expires 6 months after purchase

All tuition fees are 100% non-refundable.
All sales are final.

Special Rates

Dancers over age 60, professional dancers, and dance educators receive 10% off all classes and class packages.
Dancers can apply for the professional discount by completing this form.
Dancers over 60 will need to show their ID at check-in to receive discount.

All tuition fees are 100% non-refundable.
All sales are final.

Dress Code

Students may wear any form-fitting apparel they can comfortably move in, such as a leotard and tights or a tank top or t-shirt with exercise pants or leggings. Baggy clothing and excessive jewelry is not allowed. Ballet shoes are mandatory for ballet classes.

Refund Policy & Extensions

ClassPass has different refund, extension, and cancellation policies from Mindbody. All ClassPass users with questions about ClassPass policies should reach out to the ClassPass customer support team.

Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be denied entry to the class and will not be eligible for a refund.

All tuition fees are 100% non-refundable. All sales are final. Transfer of tuition fee to another class is permissible if notification is provided in writing to openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com. Requests to transfer fee to another class must be communicated two (2) hours prior to the start of class. Notification submitted after this deadline will be considered at the discretion of the Joffrey Ballet School.

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A one-time only 30-day extension is available within one year of the purchase date for a fee. All remaining classes in the package must be extended at the same time. Fees are as follows:

In-Studio 5 Class Package	$2 per remaining class
In-Studio 10 Class Package	$3 per remaining class
In-Studio 25 Class Package	$4 per remaining class
In-Studio 50 Class Package	$5 per remaining class

Email openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com to initiate your extension.

Liability Waiver

In consideration of Joffrey Ballet School's delivery of dance instruction to you and your expectation of receiving such instruction evidenced by your entry upon the property of Joffrey Ballet School and/or off-site location being used by Joffrey Ballet School, and your purchase of dance classes, you agree and acknowledge that:

You are not aware of any medical condition you have or are suffering from that should preclude you from participating in dance activities. You understand there is a definitive risk of injury associated with dancing and that such injuries include, but are not limited to bruises, dislocations, broken bones, torn or damaged muscles and ligaments, paralysis, and even death. You understand that such injuries may be caused in whole or in partly by yourself, or by the actions or inactions of other students or instructors. You also agree to carefully follow the instructors’ directions, to ask for additional directions if I do not understand any particular activity, and to immediately stop any activity that you believe you are not competent or confident enough to perform.

The waiver, release, and other representations and covenants set forth herein are given in consideration for Joffrey permitting you and/or your child or ward to enter onto Joffrey premises, take a class at a Joffrey location or via remote learning, or otherwise participate in any Joffrey event.

You have read and agree with the full Liability Waiver found on this link.

Drop-In Classes

In-Studio Single - $22

New Student Offer - $18

Walk-In Single - $24

*this applies when a student needs to register for a class within 10 minutes of the start time.

Expire 30 days after purchase.

10 Class Cards

$180

Per Month

5 Class Package - $100

*expires 45 days after purchase
10 Class Package - $190

*expires 60 days after purchase

25 Class Package - $450

*expires 90 days after purchase

50 Class Package - $880

*expires 6 months after purchase

Special Rates

$180

Per Month

Dancers over age 60, professional dancers, and dance educators receive 10% off all classes and class packages.
Dancers can apply for the professional discount by completing this form.
Dancers over 60 will need to show their ID at check-in to receive discount.

Dress Code

Students may wear any form-fitting apparel they can comfortably move in, such as a leotard and tights or a tank top or t-shirt with exercise pants or leggings. Baggy clothing and excessive jewelry is not allowed. Ballet shoes are mandatory for ballet classes.

Refund Policy & Extensions

Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be denied entry to the class and will not be eligible for a refund.

All tuition fees are 100% non-refundable. All sales are final. Transfer of tuition fee to another class is permissible if notification is provided in writing to openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com. Requests to transfer fee to another class must be communicated two (2) hours prior to the start of class. Notification submitted after this deadline will be considered at the discretion of the Joffrey Ballet School.

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A one-time only 30-day extension is available within one year of the purchase date for a fee. All remaining classes in the package must be extended at the same time. Fees are as follows:

In-Studio 5 Class Package	$2 per remaining class
In-Studio 10 Class Package	$3 per remaining class
In-Studio 25 Class Package	$4 per remaining class
In-Studio 50 Class Package	$5 per remaining class

“10 Class Cards” were discontinued as of 10/01/2023 and are ineligible for an extension

Email openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com to initiate your extension.

Liability Waiver

In consideration of Joffrey Ballet School's delivery of dance instruction to you and your expectation of receiving such instruction evidenced by your entry upon the property of Joffrey Ballet School and/or off-site location being used by Joffrey Ballet School, and your purchase of dance classes, you agree and acknowledge that:

You are not aware of any medical condition you have or are suffering from that should preclude you from participating in dance activities. You understand there is a definitive risk of injury associated with dancing and that such injuries include, but are not limited to bruises, dislocations, broken bones, torn or damaged muscles and ligaments, paralysis, and even death. You understand that such injuries may be caused in whole or in partly by yourself, or by the actions or inactions of other students or instructors. You also agree to carefully follow the instructors’ directions, to ask for additional directions if I do not understand any particular activity, and to immediately stop any activity that you believe you are not competent or confident enough to perform.

The waiver, release, and other representations and covenants set forth herein are given in consideration for Joffrey permitting you and/or your child or ward to enter onto Joffrey premises, take a class at a Joffrey location or via remote learning, or otherwise participate in any Joffrey event.

You have read and agree with the full Liability Waiver found on this link.

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FAQ & Information

WHAT JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL 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.

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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.

Attendance/Cancelation for Open Classes

Refund Policy: All tuition fees are 100% non-refundable. All sales are final. Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be denied entry to the class and will not be eligible for a refund.

Cancelation: Students may cancel without penalty by contacting the Joffrey Ballet School a minimum of two (2) hours prior to the start of class.

Transfer of tuition fee to another class is permissible if notification is provided in writing to openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com. Requests to transfer fees to another class must be communicated two (2) hours prior to the start of class. Notification submitted after this deadline will be considered at the discretion of the Joffrey Ballet School.

Any class canceled by the Joffrey Ballet School will automatically be credited back to a student’s account. Notification will be sent via email.

Late Cancellations/No Shows: If the school is not contacted, or a student does not arrive for class, the student will lose the class and it will not be returned to their account. Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be denied entry to the class and will not be eligible for a refund.

We are unable to provide a refund or credit for any late-canceled classes. (These are cancellations made by a student within 2 hours of the start of the reserved class.) A fee will not be charged for these late-canceled classes.

If you would like additional information on the Joffrey Open Program, please contact the Open Program Coordinator at openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com.

A one-time only 30-day extension is available within one year of the purchase date for a fee. All remaining classes in the package must be extended at the same time. Fees are as follows:

In-Studio 5 Class Package	$2 per remaining class
In-Studio 10 Class Package	$3 per remaining class
In-Studio 25 Class Package	$4 per remaining class
In-Studio 50 Class Package	$5 per remaining class

Email openclasses@joffreyballetschool.com to initiate your extension.