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Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

In-Person Instruction
Virtual Instruction
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Boulder, Colorado
The Joffrey Ballet School Presents

Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

  • Ages:
  • Dates:
  • Location: Boulder, Colorado
  • Format: In-Person
  • Housing: Farrand Hall
  • Artistic Director(s):
    Colleen Barnes
  • Audition:
    Required for Acceptance
  • Ages: 8 - 18
  • Dates: July 6, 2026 - July 24, 2026
  • Location: Boulder, Colorado
  • Artistic Director(s): Colleen Barnes
  • Audition:Audition Required
  • Type of Audition Style: Ballet

Joffrey Colorado is an intimate program dedicated to an immersive study of ballet. Students work with a small group of acclaimed faculty under the artistic direction of Colleen Barnes who fully invest in shaping a dancer’s technique and artistry. Students participate in two ballet technique classes each day, refining their work in Ballet, Pointe, and Variations. Dancers are supported in their ballet technique with daily classes in the jazz and contemporary mediums, as well as a conditioning class at the beginning or end of their day.

For dancers participating in the last week (July 20 – July 24) of the intensive, the program will culminate in a theater performance at Boulder Ballet Studios at Dairy Arts Center.

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Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

Artistic Directors & 2025 Faculty

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Colleen Barnes

Colleen Barnes (she/her) is currently the Area Chair and Assistant Professor of Dance-Ballet at the University of Akron’s School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration, where she has worked tirelessly to revitalize and elevate the Dance Program since 2021. At UA she teaches Ballet Technique, Anatomy for Dancers, Freshman &...
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2025 Faculty Included

Kara Cea

Kara Cea

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Lindsay Giedl

Lindsay Giedl

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Ben Needham-Wood

Ben Needham-Wood

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Natalie Desch

Natalie Desch

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Christa St. John

Christa St. John

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Sadie Needham Wood

Sadie Brown

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Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

What to Expect

Ballet Technique
Pointe/Variations
Conditioning for Dance and Injury Prevention
Contemporary
Jazz
Dunham Technique
Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

2026 Tuition & Pricing

We’re excited to announce that pricing details for 2025 will be available shortly. Please note that the prices listed below are for the 2024 season. Stay tuned for updates, and check back soon for our 2025 rates!
$995 per week
For 1 week
$899 per week
For 2 weeks
$849 per week
For 3 or more weeks

Housing

$825 (per week) For 1 week
$725 (per week) For 2 weeks
$675 (per week) For 3 or more weeks
Ages 12 and aboveHousing is required for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available

Meal Plans

$299 (per week) The Housing meal plan is required for housing students and includes breakfast and dinner from Sunday evening until Friday morning. Lunch is not included. Students staying multiple weeks will receive meals on the weekends.
A meal plan is required for this intensive.
Additional Costs & Fees
Registration Fee

$125
Required one time fee for all students
Performance Fee

$125
Required one time fee for Performance Track students
Roommate Initial Request Fee

$100
Optional one time fee for Housing Students
Processing Fee

3.50%
Due at Registration
Deposit

$500
Required deposit at registration for all students. Balance by May 15, 2026

Joffrey Ballet School Tuition & Pricing rates are subject to change.

Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

Location Details

In-Person or Virtual Options Available

Boulder, Colorado

Our Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive will be held at:

Boulder Ballet Studios
Dairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut St, Boulder CO 80302

Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

Housing Details

Boulder

Farrand Hall

Available for students 12 and older

The Co-ed Residence Hall is located on the University of Colorado, Boulder Campus. 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.

Bedrooms
Furnished rooms
Wifi and utilities provided

Community
Residents are required to purchase the meal plan
Laundry facilities in the building
Chaperoned activities
Safe and student friendly campus

Housing ADDRESS

Farrand Hall
2200 Baker Dr, Boulder, CO 80310
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Joffrey Colorado Summer Intensive

Performances

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The Joffrey Ballet School invites all families and guests to join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students as they showcase their growth in a culminating theater performance.

Date: Friday July 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: Dairy Arts Center at 2590 Walnut St, Boulder CO 80302
Run Time: TBA
Ticket Price: TBA

Participation requirements: All students attending the last week (July 20 – July 24) will participate in the performance on July 24

Will the performance be recorded?: TBA

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