New York City Ballet Summer Intensive
The New York City Ballet Intensive captures the foundation that built the Joffrey Ballet School, developing young classical dancers into expressive, diverse professional artists.
Artistic Directors Era Jouravlev & Jo Matos lead a program designed for students 8-25, seeking the complete ballet education. Morning classes build and refine a strong foundation in ballet technique, pointe, variations, and partnering. Afternoons expand the repertoire, broadening into styles including modern, classical and contemporary ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, world dance, kinetics, injury prevention and more.
Students can choose to register for the non-performance or performance track. The performance track culminates in a fully produced performance following a three-week rehearsal process that guides students from studio to stage, performing classical and contemporary works at a renowned theater in New York City on Friday, July 18, 2025. To participate in the performance track, students must attend at least the last three weeks (July 1 – July 19) of the intensive.
Work directly with our year-round Joffrey Ballet School faculty, renowned guest instructors, and working choreographers whose extensive experience will elevate a dancer’s training to the next level.
Artistic Directors & Faculty
Era Jouravlev
Mrs. Era Jouravlev studied at the famed Perm State Choreography Academy in Russia under directorship of such notable mentors as L. Sakharova and L. Ulanova. While dancing as a Principal with the Perm State Opera and Ballet Theatre, she toured internationally with the Stars of the Kirov and Bolshoi Ballet:...Read More
Jo Matos
Since 2008, Jo Matos has served as the Artistic Director for Joffrey Ballet School’s Children’s and Youth Ballet Programs and Summer Intensives in New York and Miami. She has over 45 years experience as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and arts administrator at many prestigious institutions, including Ballet Hispanico, The Hartford...Read More
Faculty Includes
Candice Michelle Franklin
Christopher LaFleche
Marina Bogdanova
Michael Waldrop
Stephanie Godino
Suzanne Goldman
Ursula Verduzco
Valerie Madonia
Violeta Angelova
Wesley Ensminger
Anna Liceica
Margo Sappington
Dara Adler
Elie Lazar
Bill Waldinger
Rebekka Dizdar
Andrei Jouravlev
Angelica Stiskin
Bradley Shelver
Annastasia Mercedes
Anne Cary
Fernando Carrillo
Gabriela Granados
Irene Hogarth-Cimino
JoDe Romano
Karen Gayle
Paula Alvarez
Sekou McMiller
Tomiko Magario
Victoria Vargas
Clifford Williams
Lauren Jaeger
Giuseppe Canale
Khalifa Babacar Top
Anna Greenberg
Arina Clavel
Maria Oka
Lola Abigail Koch
Mira Nadon
Billy Blinken
Julia Armour
Ceyhun Ozsoy
Meg Paul
Robert Redick
Jo Matos
Era Jouravlev
Alison Cook-Beatty
Rebecca Tsivkin
Fabrice Calmels
Djassi DaCosta Johnson
Kurt Froman
Laurel Shore
What to Expect
2025 Tuition & Pricing
For 1 Week
For 2 Weeks
For 3 Weeks or More
Housing
$699 (Per Week) For 1 Week$649 (Per Week) For 2 Weeks
$599 (Per Week) For 3 or More
Ages 12 and AboveHousing is available and optional for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available
Meal Plans
$279 Per WeekA meal plan is available and optional for this intensive.
Additional Costs & Fees
Due at Registration
Joffrey Ballet School Tuition & Pricing rates are subject to change.
Location Details
New York, New York
Our New York City Ballet Summer Intensive will be held at:
Joffrey Ballet School – Manhattan
434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd-5th Floor, New York, NY 10011
Joffrey Ballet School – Long Island City
47-10 Austell Place, 4th Floor, Queens, NY 11101
Pearl Studios
500 8th Ave, 3rd & 4th Floors, New York, NY 10018
Our premiere studio locations place dancers in the heart of New York City, surrounded by inspiration in every direction. From the lights of Broadway, to the renowned skyline known across the world, experience a summer of dance in this iconic city with the Joffrey Ballet School!
Housing Details
Found Study Dorm, Dorm 34 & East Third Dorm
Available for students 12 and older.
The Co-ed Residence Halls are located in prime Manhattan locations that are within short travel distance from Times Square, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. 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.
Rooms
Double, Triple and Quad Bedrooms
Furnished Bedrooms
Private Bathrooms
Air Conditioning
Wifi and utilities provided
Community
24-Hour Security
Laundry facilities in the building
Chaperoned activities
Optional Meal Plan available
Common areas
Safe and family friendly neighborhood
Close access to several subway stations
Grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance
569 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
Dorm 34 at Mercy College
47 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001
East Third Residence Hall
81 E 3rd St, New York, NY, 10003
NYC Events
Performances
NYC Ballet Theatre Performance
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 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
Students who register to participate in the performance on Friday July 18, 2025 must attend the last three weeks (July 1 – July 19) of the intensive.