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Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive

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Kennesaw, Georgia
The Joffrey Ballet School Presents

Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive

  • Ages:
  • Dates:
  • Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
  • Format: In-Person
  • Housing: Residence Hall on Kennesaw State University campus
  • Artistic Director(s):
    Colleen Barnes
  • Audition:
    Required for Acceptance
  • Ages: 8 - 18
  • Dates: June 8, 2026 - July 3, 2026
  • Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
  • Artistic Director(s): Colleen Barnes
  • Audition:Audition Required
  • Type of Audition Style: Ballet

Nestled in the campus of Kennesaw State University, the Joffrey South Ballet Intensive is the ideal setting for the student who wishes to have an intimate, supportive, and rigorous training experience while simultaneously living on an iconic historic college campus. Students are challenged on a daily basis and given the tools they need to grow beyond their expectations under the artistic direction of Colleen Barnes.

The core curriculum of the Ballet Intensive includes 2 ballet technique classes per day, pointe/variations and conditioning each day, and one class per day in the jazz/contemporary mediums.

For dancers participating in the last week of the intensive, the program will culminate with a fully produced theater performance.

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Joffrey South Ballet 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

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Ashley Bouder

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Christa St. John

Christa St. John

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Tamara Irving

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Lindsay Giedl

Lindsay Giedl

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George Staib

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Natalie Desch

Natalie Desch

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Marsha Barsky

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Risa Mochizuki

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Katlyn Addison

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Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive

What to Expect

Ballet Technique
Pointe/Variations
Conditioning for Dance and Injury Prevention
Contemporary
Jazz
Improvisation
Joffrey South Ballet 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

$775 (per week) For 1 week
$675 (per week) For 2 weeks
$625 (per week) For 3 or more weeks
Ages 10 and aboveHousing is available and optional for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available

Meal Plans

$299 (per week) The Housing meal plan is required for housing students and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Sunday evening until Friday morning. 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
Studio Lunch Plan Fee

$99
Optional weekly fee. Available for Commuter 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 South Ballet Summer Intensive

Location Details

In-Person or Virtual Options Available

Kennesaw, Georgia

Our Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive will be held at:

Dance Studios at Chastain Pointe (Kennesaw Campus)
Kennesaw State University
1200 Chastain Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 306
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive

Housing Details

Kennesaw

Residence Hall on Kennesaw State University campus

Available for students 10 and older

The Co-ed Residence Hall is located on the Kennesaw State 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.

Rooms
Furnished rooms
Air Conditioning
Wifi and utilities provided

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

Housing ADDRESS

University Village Suites
1074 Canton Pl NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Click here to view the2026 Housing Manual
Joffrey South Ballet 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 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Kennesaw State University Dance Theatre at 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA 30060
Run Time: TBA
Ticket Price: TBA

Participation requirements: All Ballet Intensive and Jazz & Contemporary Intensive students attending Week 4 (June 29 – July 3) will participate in the performance on July 3

Will the performance be recorded?: TBA

 

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