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

Schedules will be posted on the website and group assignments will be emailed no later than June 24, 2024.

All students attending the last week (July 15 – July 19) will participate in a performance on Friday July 19, 2024.

Joffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Non-gender conforming 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 Service department with any dress code questions and/or concerns.

Dress Code for female-identifying dancers:

• 
Ballet: Black leotard, pink or skin-toned tights and ballet slippers.
• Other classes: Dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-Shirt, socks, shoes for contemporary dance forms.
• Socks and warm-ups for conditioning classes.
• Shoes for jazz and contemporary classes.
• Performance: Black ballet skirt for pointe/variations. Colored leotards to be used for performance only.

Dress Code for male-identifying dancers:

• 
Ballet: Black tights, fitted, tucked-in T-shirt (white or black), socks and shoes for ballet classes.
• Other classes: Dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-Shirt, socks, shoes for contemporary dance forms. 
• Socks and warm-ups for conditioning classes.
• Shoes for jazz and contemporary classes.
• Performance: Black tights, white fitted T-shirt and black fitted T-shirt for options.

Supplies required for all dancers:

• A water bottle.
• Thera-band of preferred strength for conditioning classes.
• Clothing that will be worn when exiting the dance building.

The intensive will culminate in an informal production on Friday July 19, 2023. More information about the performance and tickets will be announced closer to the intensive.

Friday July 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm

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

All students attending the last week (July 15 – July 19) will participate in a performance on Friday July 19, 2024.

No parents, guardians or visitors are allowed to be in the building. All students must be dropped off outside, in front of the building entrance.

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

The Administrative team consists of Summer Coordinators and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Artistic Director 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
[email protected]
888.438.3808
Business Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm MST (Mon-Fri)

Administrative Assistants
[email protected]
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm MST (Mon-Fri)
The Administrative Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.

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

Week 1: Monday July 1, 2024 – Friday July 5, 2024
Week 2: Monday July 8, 2024 – Friday July 12, 2024
Week 3: Monday, July 15, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024 

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Dancers can register for one, two or three weeks.  

All students attending the last week (July 15 – July 19) will participate in a performance on Friday July 19, 2024.

Start Time: 9:00 am – 9:15 am
Ending Time: 2:30 pm – 5:15 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.

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Housing is available for students 12 years and older. Students must be 12 or older during the intensive. Students turning 12 after July 29 will not be eligible to stay at the dorm.

The Residence Hall is located on the University of Colorado 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.

Sewall Hall
1720 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80309

Very Important: The University of Colorado reserves the right to move the Joffrey Ballet School South summer intensive housing students to a different dorm on their campus. Joffrey Ballet School will update the website and materials if the dorm location changes.

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. Students are only allowed to check in during the scheduled time. Early check-in will not be permitted.

Week 1: Sunday June 30, 2024
Week 2: Sunday July 7, 2024
Week 3: Sunday July 14, 2024

Upon arrival, please check-in at the front desk in the lobby. Only students should enter the lobby to check in with the RA on duty. Joffrey staff will direct students to Conference Services where the student will sign for a building access card, which also serves as a room key.

CHECK OUT
Students must check out of the dorm before they leave for classes on the Friday of their last week. The dorm 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 residence hall for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.

Joffrey Housing staff will provide an escort to/from the dorm on a sign-up basis. Students under 14 will be accompanied by a Joffrey staff member at all times. This includes daily trips to/from the assigned studio. The students will have scheduled meeting times each morning to meet to travel together to the studios. They will also have a scheduled travel group to return to the housing locations for evening check in.

Students may request roommates under the following conditions: Roommates must reside in housing for the same period of time and must attend the same intensive. Roommate Requests are $100 per dancer. Please note that although we will make every effort to accommodate requests, it might not always be possible.If we are unable to honor a request, the resident will receive a credit towards their tuition.

The Meal Plan is required for dancers staying in housing.

Sundays – Saturdays: Breakfast & Dinner

Students will receive their first meal on Sunday evening after they check and the last meal on Friday morning before they check out.

• 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.
• 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.
• We recommend that students bring a fan for their room. The residence hall is not not air conditioned.
• Rain Gear: Umbrella and/or rain coat, and appropriate footwear.

The following items are prohibited and will result in confiscation and/or infractions/fines.

• Candles, incense and anything that produces a flame/spark.
• Electric or battery operated string lights.
• Toaster ovens, toasters, panini and sandwich makers. 
• Space Heaters.
• Halogen lights.
• Washing machine or dryer.
• Pets.
• Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, eCigarettes, Juuls, Hookah pipes, bongs and illegal substances of any nature, or drug and alcohol paraphernalia.

Joffrey Ballet School does not offer Airport Transportation for this intensive.

The Residence Life Department team consists of 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 rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct 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
[email protected]
888.438.3808
Business Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm MST (Mon-Fri)

Residence Hall
[email protected]
The Resident Advisors will not be available until the first day of the intensive.