The JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive, led by Artistic Director Josie Walsh and presented in collaboration with BalletRED Contemporary Ballet Company, offers dancers the highest level of training in an immersive environment that bridges classical and contemporary ballet with creative exploration and concert dance. Through rigorous technical training and expansive artistic development, dancers strengthen their classical foundation while developing the versatility, creativity, individuality, and performance quality required of today’s contemporary ballet artist.

A Ballet audition is required for admission to this intensive. Students may audition in person or digitally. Students must be 10 years old by June 7th, 2027 to audition and be accepted for this program.
Students do not need to attend a separate audition for every Summer Intensive they are interested in. By completing a Ballet audition, dancers are automatically considered for all Summer Intensives within the Ballet audition style for which they meet the stated age requirements.

Students train in a full-day intensive environment designed to develop technique, artistry, versatility, and creative exploration.

Each day includes four classes totaling approximately five hours of training. Dancers participating in the Performance Track continue with an additional two-hour creative rehearsal process, providing the opportunity to experience the development of original contemporary ballet work from the studio to the stage.

A typical day begins with morning classes, followed by an approximately one-hour lunch break, with short 5–15 minute breaks between classes. Training continues through the late afternoon or early evening with additional technique classes, specialty training, and rehearsals.

The curriculum includes Classical Ballet Technique, Contemporary Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary Dance, Modern, Contemporary Partnering, Improvisation & Composition, and Ballroom. Registered students will receive an exact schedule the week before the intensive start date.

Dancers are assigned to training groups based on their audition and age and may be additionally evaluated during the first day of classes.
Studio assignments are determined by program scheduling, group placement, and enrollment. Requests for a particular studio location cannot be accommodated.
For students registered for housing, residence hall assignments are made based on several factors, which may include age, gender, program selection, dates of attendance, and available space. Requests for specific dorm building assignments cannot be guaranteed.

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JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive

Artistic Directors & Faculty

Artistic DirectorMaster Faculty

Josie Walsh

Josie Walsh is the Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer of BalletRED, a cutting-edge contemporary ballet company redefining the intersection of dance, music, and technology. She also serves as Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet School’s West Coast Summer Programs, JoffreyRED, Joffrey West, and Joffrey San Francisco. Walsh danced professionally with...
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JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive

2026 Tuition & Pricing

We’re excited to announce that pricing details for 2027 will be available shortly. Please note that the prices listed below are for the 2026 season. Stay tuned for updates, and check back soon for our 2027 rates!

$995 per week
For 1 week

$899 per week
For 2 weeks

Housing

$825 (per week) For 1 week
$725 (per week) For 2 weeks
Ages 12 and aboveHousing is available and optional for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available

Meal Plans

$299 (per week)
Housing meal plan is required for housing students and includes breakfast and dinner from Sunday evening until Friday morning. Lunch is included Monday - Friday. Students staying multiple weeks will receive breakfast & dinner 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. 50% due upon registration.

Performance Fee

$150

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 & Registration Fees

$625

A $500 Deposit Plus the $125 Registration Fee & 50% of the lunch fee is Required at registration for all students.

Joffrey Ballet School Tuition & Pricing rates are subject to change.

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JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive

Location Details

In-Person or Virtual Options Available

Los Angeles, California

Our JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive will be held at:

The Dance Center at CSULB
6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815

JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive

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 9, 2027
Time: TBA
Venue: Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre at the Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Approximate Run Time: TBA
Ticket Price: TBA
Participation requirements: Performance track students must attend both weeks of the intensive to perform
Performance Recording: TBA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Details

JoffreyRED Week 1: Monday July 7, 2025 – Friday July 11, 2025
JoffreyRED Week 2: Monday July 14, 2025 – Friday July 18, 2025

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Students can register for one or two weeks. Two weeks attendance (July 7 – July 18) is required for students who register to participate in the performance on Friday July 18, 2025. Performance track students will also have rehearsals on Saturday, July 12.

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

Virtual Orientation

Wednesday July 2 at 6:00 pm PST/9:00 pm EST

ZOOM Link TBA

ZOOM ID: TBA

ZOOM Password: TBA

For all students. Parents are welcome to attend.

Program Orientation

Monday, July 7 at TBA

At the studio

Only for students starting on Monday, July 7.

No parents.

Program Orientation

Monday, July 14 at TBA

At the studio

Only for students starting on Monday, July 14.

No parents.

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, skin tone or pink tights and skin tone or pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes.
Option 2: Black tights, T-shirt, black ballet shoes.

Other classes:

Black dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-shirt or leo.

Performance:

Black and flesh toned socks. Flesh-toned pointe shoes for dancers who are en pointe. Plain leotards (3) in solid red, navy blue and white. Black leggings and black fitted dance/bike shorts.Dancers should secure their hair in a bun with a hair net.

General Appearance:

No jewelry of any kind may be worn in class.
Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail.

The intensive will culminate in a theater production on Friday July 18, 2025. More information about the performance and tickets will be announced closer to the intensive.

Friday July 18, 2025 at TBA
Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815

Students who registered to participate in the performance must attend both weeks (July 7 – July 18). Students will have daily rehearsals, including rehearsals on Saturdays.

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

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.

Travel & Daily Schedule

JoffreyRED Week 1: Monday July 1, 2024 – Friday July 5, 2024
JoffreyRED Week 2: Monday July 8, 2024 – Friday July 12, 2024

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Students can register for one or two weeks. Two weeks attendance (July 1 – July 12) is required for students who register to participate in performance on Friday July 12. Performance track students will also have rehearsals on Saturday July 6.

Joffrey West Week 1: Monday July 15, 2024 – Friday July 19, 2024
Joffrey West Week 2: Monday July 22, 2024 – Friday July 26, 2024

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Students can register for one or two weeks. Two weeks attendance (July 15 – July 26) is required for students who register to participate in performance on Friday July 26. Performance track students will also have rehearsals on Saturday July 20.

Start Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Ending Time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm for non performance track
Ending Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm for performance track

Classes are held Monday – Friday only. Performance track students will also have rehearsals on Saturdays.

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.

Residence Life

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

The Residence Hall is located on the California State University Long Beach 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 can sign up for an escort to and from the studio.

Type of Hall	Co-ed Residence Hall
Bedrooms	Double rooms Room size: 11’ x 15’ *Dimensions may vary Per Resident: Twin XL mattress (36’’ x 80’’), desk, chair, closet, dresser Per Room: Micro-fridge
Bathrooms	Shared community bathroom
Laundry Facility	Available to all Parkside residents
Amenities	Wifi, Air Conditioning, Shared Kitchen Spaces

There will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on Sundays after check-in.

Virtual Orientation	Tuesday June 25 at 6:00 pm PST/9:00 pm EST ZOOM Link ZOOM ID: 843 3769 2868 ZOOM Password: joffreyla	For all students. Parents are welcome to attend.
Housing Orientation	Sunday, June 30 at TBA At the dorm.	For all students checking in on Sunday July 30. No Parents.
Housing Orientation	Sunday, July 7 at TBA At the dorm.	For all students checking in on Sunday July 7. No Parents.
Housing Orientation	Sunday, July 14 at TBA At the dorm.	For all students checking in on Sunday July 14. No Parents.
Housing Orientation	Sunday, July 21 at TBA At the dorm.	For all students checking in on Sunday July 21. No Parents.

CHECK IN
Housing check-ins are on Sundays from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

JoffreyRED Week 1: Sunday, June 30, 2024
JoffreyRED Week 2: Sunday, July 7, 2024
Joffrey West Week 1: Sunday, July 14, 2024
Joffrey West Week 2: Sunday, July 21, 2024

Every effort should be made by students to arrive during the designated check-in time. Early check-in will not be available. Students will check in at Parkside North and will be directed to the dorm. Dancers are required to attend in-person orientation after check-in, and will also be preparing their living spaces for the week.

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 for all housing students. Students 13 and under 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 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. Students will dine on campus in the cafeteria. Each meal will have a vegetarian option and Vegan and Gluten free items are available. All foods that contain nuts will be clearly identified.

Sundays – Saturdays: Breakfast, Lunch & 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.

Provided: Bed sheets, blankets, pillows, toilet paper

Bedding: Students are allowed to bring mattress toppers/mattress pads.
Bathroom essentials and toiletries.
Electronics: laptops, tablets, chargers, etc. JBS does not provide cable.
Storage: Hangers and any other desired storage containers.
Cell Phone: 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.
Cleaning supplies: Disinfectant/sanitizing/cleaning products, wipes, paper towels, broom, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc. Students will be responsible to keep their apartments clean and tidy during their stay. Joffrey will have some cleaning supplies that students could borrow.

Provided: Bed sheets, blankets, pillows, toilet paper

The Residence Life Department team consists of 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 rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct mediations, conflict resolution meetings, friendship introductions and any other situation that students need assistance with.

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JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive

JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive