Joffrey South Ballet Summer Intensive
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.
Artistic Directors & 2025 Faculty

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 &...Read More
2025 Faculty Included
What to Expect
2026 Tuition & Pricing
For 1 week
For 2 weeks
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
Due at Registration
Joffrey Ballet School Tuition & Pricing rates are subject to change.
Location Details
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
Housing Details
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
1074 Canton Pl NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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 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










