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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 a week before a student’s arrival.

Supplies required for all dancers:

• A water bottle.
• Yoga mat
• Bag lunch for commuter students.

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 for the Jazz & Contemporary Intensive:

• Ballet: Black leotard, skin tone or light pink convertible tights and skin tone or pink ballet slippers.
• Jazz, Contemporary, Modern: Black leotard, black leggings or tights, black jazz shoes, black Character shoes.
• Hip Hop: Hip Hop sneakers, loose fitting pants or shorts, T-shirt.
• Dancers must secure their hair in a bun with a hair net.
• Performance: Clean class clothing.

Dress Code for male-identifying dancers for the Jazz & Contemporary Intensive:

• Ballet: Black tights, black or white leotard or form fitting T-shirt, black or white tights, black or white ballet slippers with coordinating black or white socks, black or white dance belt.
• Jazz, Contemporary, Modern: Black jazz pants or dance shorts, black or white form fitting T-shirt, black jazz shoes.
• Hip Hop: Hip Hop sneakers, loose fitting pants or shorts, T-shirt.
• Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail.
• Performance: Clean class clothing

Dress Code for female-identifying dancers for the Ballet Intensive:

• Ballet: Black leotard, skin tone or light pink convertible or full footed tights and skin tone or pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes (if dancer has been on pointe at least one year), short ballet skirt.
• Jazz, Contemporary, Modern: Black leotard, black leggings or tights, black jazz shoes.
• Flamenco: Black Character or Flamenco shoes, black Character skirt (knee or calf length). Castanets and a hand fan.
• Dancers must secure their hair in a bun with a hair net.
• Performance: Clean class clothing

Dress Code for male-identifying dancers for the Ballet Intensive:

• Ballet: Black tights, black or white leotard or form fitting T-shirt, black or white tights, black or white ballet slippers with coordinating black or white socks, black or white dance belt (Mandatory).
• Jazz, Contemporary, Modern: Black jazz pants or dance shorts, black or white form fitting T-shirt, black jazz shoes.
• Flamenco: Black Jazz pants and T-shirt, Black Character or Flamenco shoes, castanets.
• Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail.
• Performance: Clean class clothing

The dancers will present a Studio Showing at the end of each week. Guests are welcome to attend the free event.

Week 1
Friday, July 14, 2023 at 3:30 pm EST
Miami Arts Charter School, 95 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127

Week 2
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 3:30 pm EST
Miami Arts Charter School, 95 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127

Week 3
Friday, July 28, 2023 at 3:30 pm EST
Miami Arts Charter School, 95 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127

Guests do not have to purchase tickets or sign up for the event. At this time the studio does not require students and audience members to be vaccinated and/or masked for the Joffrey Miami informal showings.

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.

At this time students are not required to wear a mask for the 2023 summer intensives. Students will be required to wear a mask (for a set amount of days) if they are identified as a close contact for a COVID-19 case.

At this time, all in-person students will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR, Rapid test or proctored Home Test, administered within 4 days before arrival at our dorms or the student’s start date at an intensive. Students will be sent a link 1 week prior to their specific start date where test results may be uploaded within the 4-day window. (Deadline for test submission is 5 pm the day prior to arrival.)

At this time, dancers are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in the summer intensives.

Students will be required to provide their vaccination status. If students are vaccinated against COVID-19, they will be required to submit their vaccination card.

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

Joffrey Ballet School offers housing and a meal plan for the Miami Intensives. Commuter students must bring their lunch from home. No one is permitted to leave the studios during the lunch break.

CLICK HERE for the housing FAQ which includes the location of housing facilities, check-in times, roommate policies, advice on what to bring and much more.

The Administrative team consists of a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Artistic Directors 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 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

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

Miami Arts Charter School
95 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127

Ballet Week 1: Monday July 10, 2023 – Friday July 14, 2023
Ballet Week 2: Monday July 17, 2023 – Friday July 21, 2023
Jazz & Contemporary Week 1: Monday July 24, 2023 – Friday July 28, 2023

Students can register for one, two or three weeks.

Start Time: 9:15 am 

Ending Time: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Typically, classes are held from 9:15 am – 4:00 pm / 9:15 am – 4:45 pm daily, 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 and will be updated every Sunday for the upcoming week. Schedules can be viewed online, and will also be posted on the Band group.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE HOUSING MANUAL

Housing is available for students 12 years and older.

The Residence Hall is located on the Florida International University 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.

Everglades Hall
Florida International University
1590 SW 111th Ave Miami, FL 33174

CLICK HERE for a virtual tour of the apartment

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.

Ballet Week 1: Sunday July 9, 2023
Ballet Week 2: Sunday July 16, 2023
Jazz & Contemporary Week 1: Sunday July 23, 2023

The student must get a COVID-19 PCR, Rapid test or proctored Home test within the 4 days prior to arrival at the dorm and submit the (negative) test result before checking in. Early check-in will not be available.

CHECK OUT
Students must check out of the dorm before they leave for classes on the Friday of their last week.

Joffrey 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 dorm for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.

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. Transportation will be provided and escorted by the Joffrey Housing team.

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. Meals will be served in the Panther dining hall on campus.

Mondays – Thursdays: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Saturdays – Sundays: Breakfast & Lunch

Students will receive their first meal on Sunday evening after they check and the last meal on Friday morning before they check out. Dancers will pick up their bag lunch during breakfast at Panther Dining before heading to the studio each morning.

• Bedding: Twin XL sheets, blanket/duvet, pillows and pillowcases. Students are allowed to bring mattress toppers/mattress pads.
• Bathroom essentials and toiletries. JBS does not provide toilet paper.
• Electronics: laptops, tablets, chargers, etc. JBS does not provide cable.
• Storage: Hangers and any other desired storage containers.
• Cell Phone: 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.
• Cleaning supplies: Disinfectant/sanitizing/cleaning products, wipes, paper towels, broom, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc. Students will be responsible to keep their apartments clean and tidy during their stay. Joffrey will have some cleaning supplies that students could borrow.

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.

Guest Relations
[email protected]
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

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