The Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive, led by Artistic Director Diego Salterini, offers a multidisciplinary training experience that connects classical ballet with contemporary movement and a broad range of dance styles in Catanzaro, Italy. Rooted in both tradition and versatility, the program gives dancers the opportunity to strengthen technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and experience Joffrey training in an international setting. Classes are taught in both Italian and English.

Either a Ballet or Jazz & Contemporary audition is required for admission to this intensive. Students may audition in person or digitally. Students must be 11 years of age by June 7th in order to audition and be accepted for program.
Students do not need to attend a separate audition for every Summer Intensive they are interested in. By completing either a Ballet or Jazz & Contemporary audition, dancers are automatically considered for all Summer Intensives within that audition style for which they meet the stated age requirements.

Students train in a full-day intensive environment designed to build technique, artistry, versatility, and professional training habits. A typical day begins with classes in the morning, followed by an approximately 30–45 minute lunch break, with short 5–15 minute breaks between classes. Training then continues through the late afternoon or early evening with additional classes, specialty training, and/or rehearsals.
The curriculum may include Ballet Technique, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Conditioning, and Modern. Please note that certain classes may be offered only to select levels based on age, placement, and experience. Registered students will receive an exact schedule the week before the intensive start date.

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Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive

Artistic Directors & Faculty

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Diego Salterini

Diego Salterini, the founder and artistic director of Dance NOW! Miami, hails from Rome, Italy. In 1997, he moved to the United States after a highly successful career as a lead dancer and assistant choreographer for popular Italian television and theater productions. In the US, he has performed with esteemed...
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Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive

2026 Tuition & Pricing

We’re excited to announce that pricing details for 2027 will be available shortly. Please note that the prices listed below are for the 2026 season. Stay tuned for updates, and check back soon for our 2027 rates!

$599
Per week

All prices are US Dollar.

Additional Costs & Fees

Registration Fee

$125

Required one time fee for all students

Processing Fee

3.50%

Due at Registration

Deposit & Registration Fees

$625

A $500 Deposit Plus the $125 Registration Fee is Required at registration for all students.

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

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Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive

Location Details

In-Person or Virtual Options Available

Catanzaro, Italy

Our Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive will be held at

Viale Magna Grecia, 75/20, 88100 Catanzaro CZ, Italy.

Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive

Performances

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 an informal showing at the end of the week.

Date: Friday August 6, 2027
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
Run Time: TBA
Ticket Price: Free Admission
Participation requirements: All students attending Week 1 will participate
Performance Recording: This performance will not be recorded

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Details

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

Virtual Orientation

Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00 pm CEST

ZOOM Link

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ZOOM Password: TBA

For all students. Parents are welcome to attend.

Program Orientation

Monday, August 4 at 8:00 am

On location

Only for students starting on Monday August 4.

Joffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Gender nonconforming 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 Support department with any dress code questions and/or concerns.

Ballet:

Option 1: Black leotard or colored leotard, skin tone or pink tights (under the leotard and covering legs and feet completely), skin tone or pink ballet slippers and pointe shoes. Warm up clothes must be removed before class starts.
Option 2: Black tights,or colored tights Black, white or colored t-shirt with black or white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. Skin tone or black dance belt.

Pointe/Variations:

Skirts may be worn.

Other classes:

Dance leggings, pants or shorts with a fitted T-Shirt, socks, lyrical half sole or jazz slip on shoes.

Hip Hop:

Sweatpants, T-Shirt, Sneakers

Hair:

Ballet classes: Dancers should secure their hair in a bun with a hair net.
Other classes: Dancers should slick hair back in a ponytail.

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

Travel & Daily Schedule

Start Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Ending Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Classes are held Monday – Friday.

Schedules for our intensives are made available the week prior to the program start date. Schedules are posted on the Joffrey website and will be updated every Sunday for the upcoming week. Schedules can be viewed online, and will also be posted on the Band group.

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Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive

Joffrey Italy Summer Intensive