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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.

The intensive will culminate 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 | 6:00 pm
The New Dance Theater (Inside the dance building)
University of Georgia 325 Sanford Drive Athens, GA 30602

All students attending the last week (June 26 – June 30) will participate in a performance.

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.

With the Federal Government ending the COVID-19 Health Emergency on May 11, 2023 the Joffrey Ballet School will be removing the COVID-19 Testing requirement for students attending the program. Dancers DO NOT need to test prior to their arrival to the program. We do still recommend that dancers test themselves if they are feeling ill or have come into contact with someone who has been infected with COVID-19 prior to starting the program or checking into housing.

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.

Week 1: Monday June 5, 2023 – Friday June 9, 2023
Week 2: Monday June 12, 2023 – Friday June 16, 2023
Week 3: Monday June 19, 2023 – Friday June 23, 2023
Week 4: Monday June 26, 2023 – Friday June 30, 2023

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Dancers can register for one, two, three or four weeks. All students attending the last week (June 26 – June 30) will participate in a performance on Friday June 30, 2023.

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.

The Residence Hall is located on the University of Georgia 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.

Myers Hall
1055 S. Lumpkin Street. Athens, GA 30609-4211

Built in 1953, Myers Hall was the home of Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first African American student to attend UGA beginning in 1961, and the lobby displays a history panel in her honor. Myers Hall was renovated in 2003 and features a large lobby, community space. All residence halls have secure two-factor building access.

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.
Week 1: Sunday June 4, 2023
Week 2: Sunday June 11, 2023
Week 3: Sunday June 18, 2023
Week 4: Sunday June 25, 2023

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.

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.

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. Students will dine on campus in the cafeteria. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten free items are available.

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

Students will receive their first meal on Sunday evening after they check in 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 Hall
[email protected]
*The Resident Advisors will not be available until the first day of the intensive.