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Week 1 – Week 4: Monday June 9, 2025 – Friday July 4, 2025
Participants in Week 1 will dive into an immersive curriculum featuring classes in ballet, musical theater jazz, acting, voice, and audition preparation. Our exclusive Performance Studies classes, taking precedence, offer a unique opportunity for collaboration with a current Broadway show. Seasoned performers from these shows will guide students in creating original production numbers inspired by the Broadway productions.

Week 5: Monday July 7, 2025 – Friday July 11, 2025
During week 5, the spotlight shifts to our talented participants as we host the fourth annual “Joffrey Musical Theater’s Got Talent” show. While regular classes continue, this thrilling event showcases individual and group performances. Whether participating in the competition or not, every student will have the opportunity to perform at the star-studded final event. A panel of esteemed judges and an enthusiastic audience will contribute to an electrifying evening of entertainment.

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

Schedules and group assignments will be posted on the website and emailed no later than Monday June 2, 2025.

Supplies required for all dancers:

• Come prepared with an audition cut of music for use in various classes.

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, any skin tone or pink tights and skin tone or pink ballet slippers. (Female Identifying)
• Option 2: Black tights, Joffrey, white or black T-shirt. (Male Identifying)

Musical Theater & Jazz: 

• Option 1: Colored leotards and tight t-shirts are permissible. Jazz pants, black tights or fishnet tights. Flexible character shoes are encouraged. Jazz shoes or sneakers are permissible. General appearance should be tidy. Students should approach each day as if they are preparing for an audition. (Female Identifying)
• Option 2: Jazz pants or other tight, athletic clothing. Jazz shoes or sneakers are permissible. General appearance should be tidy. Students should approach each day as if they are preparing for an audition. (Male Identifying)

Tap class: 

• Tap shoes are strongly recommended but not required. Musical Theater/Jazz dress code applies. 

Acting & Vocal: 

• Relaxed outfits that allow physicality and movement. Joffrey sweatpants and other Joffrey warm-up clothes are recommended. Students will not be allowed to be in their street clothes for these classes.
• Clothes should be tight fitting. No baggy/sloppy clothes are permitted.

Performance: 

• Please bring your “Best Black” outfit to wear for the performance. 
  • Black dancewear or clothing that allows for full range of motion, is tidy and undamaged, and has no graphics or patterns visible.  

Students will be assigned to a Broadway musical each week. Show assignments will be sent out by June 2. Students will not be allowed to request specific shows and those attending multiple weeks will be assigned to a different musical each week.

For more information about the NYC Musical Theater Intensive Broadway shows, CLICK HERE

Below is the information for the Broadway Shows that students will be attending.

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

All students attending week 1 – week 4 will participate in a showing at the end of the week.

Week 1
Friday June 13, 2025
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

Week 2
Friday June 20, 2025
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

Week 3
Friday June 27, 2025
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

Week 4
Friday July 4, 2025
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

For our final week this summer we will present the 4th annual Joffrey Musical Theater’s Got Talent show. A live evening where students from around the world will perform and compete to present an evening of all things musical theater.

Week 5
Friday July 11, 2025
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

The NYC Musical Theater Intensive will produce a talent show competition that will showcase the talent of our incredible students. The events and selection process will take place during the final week (week 5) of the intensive and culminate in a final live show on July 11 at Marymount Manhattan College.

Important details for students attending week 5:

• Students registered for week 5 will attend the regular curriculum scheduled classes, including technique classes and a master class and seeing a Broadway show!
• Students will also rehearse original production during the week that will be performed during the final show.
• Although students are not required to compete in the talent show, all students attending week 5 will perform during the final show.

Important details for students who want to compete in the talent show:

• Anyone can submit an audition, but it has to be musical theater based. Students can sing, dance and/or act. NO LIP SYNCING. 
• Performers can compete as individuals, duets, or small and large groups.
• There will be multiple rounds including a preliminary digital submission, quarter-finals in the studio, semi-finals, and final rounds in the theater.
  • Preliminary round: Submissions must not be longer than 90 seconds and must be submitted before June 30, 2025. The link will be provided when you register for the intensive. 
  • Quarter-final round: No more than 50 performers will be selected for this round, which will take place in the studio. Students, along with a judging panel, will vote in this round. Students in this round can perform their preliminary round submission live in person, or can perform new material. Total length can not be longer than 90 seconds. 
  • Semi-final round: No more than 25 students will be selected to perform in this round to be performed in the theater. This round will be open to the public to attend or view via a live stream. The public, along with students and the judging panel, will all vote.  Numbers can now be up to two minutes in length and can be the same material as performed previously at its original length, expanded upon or brand new material.
  • Final round: Performers will be selected to perform and compete for the title of Winner of the JMTGT along with other prizes in an action-packed evening. This round will be open to the public to attend or view via a live stream. The public, along with students and the judging panel, will all vote. Numbers can be up to three minutes and thirty seconds in length and can be the same material as performed previously at its original length, expanded upon or brand new material.
• The JMTGT Grande Finale will be on July 11 at Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021.
• There will be live viewing and voting for the general public for the semi and final rounds.
• Winners will receive prizes.

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

• Students 13 and younger are not allowed to leave a Joffrey Ballet School building without a staff member.
• Students 14 and older are allowed to leave the building during lunch breaks, but must travel with other students who are also 14 and older.
• Students 13 and younger will not be allowed to leave the building with students 14 and older.
• Parents are welcome to drop off meals for their students at the studio.

There will be no escorted trips during lunch breaks to/from the studios. Students must pack a lunch and snacks to eat between meals.

Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. We are very excited to announce Butter Beans Kitchen as the new vendor for the optional lunch plan in New York City. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday – Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. Students must sign up for the studio lunch plan at least 2 weeks before their arrival.

Due to severe food allergies, dancers are not permitted to pack anything with nuts in their lunch.

The sample menu below displays examples of food items that you can expect to be served for the studio lunch plan. Students are able to note dietary restrictions when registering for the summer and meals will be adjusted accordingly. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have severe dietary restrictions or very specific food preferences. If the vendor is not able to accommodate a specific request in advance of you joining the program, Joffrey will let you know and you will have the option to cancel your studio lunch plan and receive a refund. This does not include students who update their preferences after they have arrived. Students will not be able to cancel the studio lunch plan after they have arrived and started the program. 

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The Administrative team consists of Summer Coordinators, Managers and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Director of Operations and 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
support@joffreyballetschool.com
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Administrative Assistants
joffreynycadmin@joffreyballetschool.com
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.

Joffrey Ballet School – Long Island City 47-10 Austell Place, Long Island City, NY 11101

HOUSING STUDENTS

• Dancers staying in Joffrey housing have access to staff to guide them to/from classes each day from our housing locations. 
• Students will travel using the subway/public transportation. 

COMMUTER STUDENTS: 

• We recommend Midtown if you are looking for alternate lodging as all studios are easily accessible from that area.
• Commuter students are unfortunately not able to join the escorted groups to/and from the dorms.

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• If a dancer is assigned to Joffrey Ballet School – Long Island City, you will need access to the 7 (Purple) Express subway line. Nearest stop: Hunter’s Point Avenue station.

Start Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Ending Time: 5:00 pm – 5:30 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.

If you are looking for alternate lodging, we recommend searching for hotels in the Midtown area in Manhattan, extending from 34th Street to 59th Street and from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue. Additionally we recommend finding housing close to a subway station, especially the B, D, F, or M (Orange) subway lines. The Midtown area is a great location to have easy access to all three studio locations, the theater and NYC activities.

Midtown Manhattan is home to iconic attractions like Times Square, Broadway and the Museum of Modern Art, and architectural landmarks including the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Flatiron Building, and the Empire State Building.

Due to the competitive nature of hotels in NYC, Joffrey is not able to recommend specific hotels. Students and parents are welcome to reach out to Customer Support to confirm if a hotel is in the Midtown area and close to a subway station.

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Housing is available for students 12 years and older. Students must be 12 or older during the intensive.

The residence halls for the NYC intensives are located in Manhattan. 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.

There are three residence halls for the NYC intensives

Found Study Midtown East Dorm 569 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
Dorm 34 at Mercy College 47 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001
East Third Residence Hall 81 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10003

Housing assignments are made by our Residence Life team and are not finalized until just prior to the intensive start date. Dancers will receive this information the Thursday prior to their scheduled arrival. We are unable to take requests for specific housing assignments.

The Residence Halls are located in prime Manhattan locations that are within short travel distance from Joffrey Ballet School, Little Italy, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and much more. Students will have access to a bundle of amenities including furnished rooms, free wifi, laundry, AC as well as indoor and outdoor common areas.

Joffrey Housing staff escorts groups to/from the dorm. Students 13 and younger are not allowed to leave the dorm without a staff member and students 14 and older will be able to sign up for the pre-scheduled escort groups. Students are able to sign up for escort groups to/from the studio after they check in on Sundays. 

Staff members will also escort and chaperone all Ticketed and Dorm activities during the week, as well as trips to purchase groceries and metro cards on Sundays. 

Groups will either walk or take the subway when traveling to and from the studios and activities. MTA Information

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.

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.

• Dancers staying at the residence hall for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.
• Dancers participating in the NYC Ballet and/or NYC Jazz & Contemporary final performances will be allowed to check out on Saturday before 12:00 pm. 
• Students who are not able to depart on Friday can submit a request to check out on Saturday before 12:00 pm. The cost for the additional night is $100.

All students will be assigned to double, triple or quad bedrooms. Roommates are assigned based on several variables, including age, gender identification and programs. 

Students may request roommates. Please note that although we will make every effort to accommodate requests, it might not always be possible. Roommate Requests are $100 per dancer. If we are unable to honor a request, the resident will receive a credit towards their tuition.

NYC MEAL PLAN (Breakfast and Dinner)
Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional meal plan for housing students. The housing meal plan includes breakfast and dinner from Sunday evening until Friday morning. Students will be instructed to pick up their meals in a designated area in the morning and evenings. Please note that lunch is not included in the meal plan for housing students. Students staying multiple weeks will also receive meals on the weekends. 

Students are able to note dietary restrictions when registering for the summer and meals will be adjusted accordingly. We do not recommend the dorm meal plan for students who have severe dietary restrictions or very specific food preferences. If the vendor is not able to accommodate a specific request in advance of you joining the program, Joffrey will let you know and you will have the option to cancel your dorm meal plan and receive a refund. This does not include students who update their preferences after they have arrived. Students will not be able to cancel the dorm meal plan after they have arrived and started the program. 

NYC STUDIO LUNCH PLAN (Lunch Only)

Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. We are very excited to announce Butter Beans Kitchen as the new vendor for the optional lunch plan in New York City. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday – Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. Students must sign up for the studio lunch plan at least 2 weeks before their arrival.

Due to severe food allergies, dancers are not permitted to pack anything with nuts in their lunch.

The sample menu below displays examples of food items that you can expect to be served for the studio lunch plan. Students are able to note dietary restrictions when registering for the summer and meals will be adjusted accordingly. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have severe dietary restrictions or very specific food preferences. If the vendor is not able to accommodate a specific request in advance of you joining the program, Joffrey will let you know and you will have the option to cancel your studio lunch plan and receive a refund. This does not include students who update their preferences after they have arrived. Students will not be able to cancel the studio lunch plan after they have arrived and started the program. 

Lunch

• Students who are 13 and younger are not allowed to leave a Joffrey Ballet School building without a staff member.
• Students who are 14 and older are allowed to leave the studio during lunch breaks, but must travel with other students who are also 14 and older.
• Students 13 and younger will not be allowed to leave the building with students 14 and older.
• Parents are welcome to drop off meals for their students at the studio.

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We recommend that students consider bringing:

• 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 or shower curtains. 
• 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.

The following items are prohibited in our dormitories:

• Candles, incense, pipes (including hookahs, water pipes, or bongs) and anything that produces a flame/spark.
• Flammable decorations such as garland, synthetic spiderwebs, electric or battery operated string lights, etc
• Convection Ovens/toasters, hot plates, camping stoves, or anything that produces a flame.
• Electric or gas-powered heaters.
• LED strip lights and halogen lights.
• Large furniture, mattresses, refrigerator, or microwave (except what is provided by FOUND STUDY).
• Washing machine or dryer.
• Pets.
• Alcohol, drugs, marijuana, tobacco, eCigarettes, Juuls, Hookah pipes, bongs and illegal substances of any nature, or drug and alcohol paraphernalia.
• Explosives, fireworks, or weapons of any kind, including but not limited to firearms, swords, nunchucks, etc.
• Fog machines and/or any other instruments that produce smoke.
• Hoverboards.
• Self-propelled scooters or vehicles.
• Extension cords or multi-port outlet extenders without a surge protection switch.

Staff members will escort errand runs on Sunday evenings to purchase groceries and supplies needed for the week.

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Joffrey Ballet School offers airport transportation for the NYC intensives. For this service, a driver is arranged to transport the student to/from the airport and the residence hall. Airport transportation requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the departure/arrival time. There is an additional fee for this service.

*JBS is only able to arrange a JBS staff member to accompany the student, for those who are traveling as an unaccompanied minor.

Students are welcome to request to travel with another student in the same car. Students who arrive with family members are also welcome to request transportation together. It is very important to note the names of all patrons during the initial request. It would also be beneficial to send an email to transportation@joffreyballetschool.com after completing the request, to confirm the information.

Please see the housing manual for more information on airport transportation services.

The Residence Life Department team consists of a Residence Hall Coordinator and 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 weekly apartment inspections and daily rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct wellness checks, 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
support@joffreyballetschool.com
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Residence Halls
joffreynycdorm@joffreyballetschool.com
The Resident Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.