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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.
• Thera-band of preferred strength for conditioning classes.
• Clothing that will be worn when exiting the dance building.

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 Ballet and Jazz & Contemporary Intensive

• Ballet: Black leotard, pink or skin-toned tights and ballet slippers.
• Other classes: Dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-Shirt, socks, shoes for contemporary dance forms.
• Socks and warm-ups for conditioning classes.
• Shoes for jazz and contemporary classes.
• Performance: Black ballet skirt for pointe/variations. Colored leotards to be used for performance only.
  

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

• Ballet: Black tights, fitted, tucked-in T-shirt (white or black), socks and shoes for ballet classes.
• Other classes: Black tights, T-shirt (white or black), socks and shoes.
• Socks and warm-ups for conditioning classes.
• Shoes for jazz and contemporary classes.
• Performance: Black tights, black shirt and white shirt for options.

Performance track students will participate in a production on Friday July 30, 2023. More information about the performance and tickets will be announced closer to the intensive.

Friday June 30, 2023 | Time TBA *Traditionally there is an evening performance.

Venue TBA

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 in NYC. 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 Joffrey South intensives. 

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 Summer Coordinators and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Artistic Director 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.

University of Georgia 325 Sanford Drive Athens, GA 30602

Studio 272, 274, 269, are located in the Marine Science/Dance Building.

Monday – Friday

Start Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Ending Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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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Housing is available for students 10 years and older.

There is one housing location for our Joffrey South intensives. 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.

Creswell Hall 415 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30609

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. The student must get a COVID-19 PCR or rapid test within the 4 days prior to arrival at the dorm and submit the (negative) test result before checking in. Students are only allowed to check in during the scheduled time. Early check-in will not be permitted.

Upon arrival, please check-in at the front desk in the lobby. Only students should enter the lobby to check in with the RA on duty. Joffrey staff will direct students to Conference Services where the student will sign for a building access card, which also serves as a room key.

CHECK OUT

Students must check out of the dorm before they leave for classes on the Friday of their last week. The dorm 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 residence hall for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.

Joffrey Housing staff will provide an escort to/from the dorm on a sign-up basis. Students under 14 will be accompanied by a Joffrey staff member at all times. This includes daily trips to/from the assigned studio. 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.

All students will be assigned to double bedrooms. 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 and be assigned to the same group.

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.

The Meal Plan is required for dancers staying in housing. 

Mondays – Fridays: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Saturdays – Sundays: Breakfast & Dinner

Meals will be served in a dining hall on campus. Students will receive their first meal on Sunday evening after they check and the last meal on Friday morning before they check out.

• 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.
• 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.

Joffrey Ballet School does not offer Airport Transportation for this intensive. If you do need transportation from the airport, we recommend the Groome Shuttle from the Atlanta airport to the University of Georgia stop, which drops off within a five-minute walk from the dormitory.

Guest Relations

[email protected]

888.438.3808

Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Residence Halls

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*The Resident Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.