New York City Musical Theater Summer Intensive
- Ages: 10, 25
- Dates: June 13, 2022, July 8, 2022
- Location: New York, New York
- Format: In-Person
- Housing: Dorm 34 & East 3rd Residence Hall
- Artistic Director(s):
Matthew Prescott, Maximilien Baud
Broadway is back! The Musical Theater Intensive provides the ultimate Broadway experience, live theater in New York City for the first time in two years! Led by Artistic Directors Matthew Prescott and Maximilien Baud, the program offers training in dancing, singing, and acting, direct from world-renowned performers who have starred in Broadway’s greatest shows. Together with unique performance opportunities, the Musical Theater Intensive is one you do not want to miss!
Students attending the first three weeks of the program will be assigned to a musical, working with Broadway stars to learn the original music and inspired choreography of SIX, Moulin Rouge, or Hamilton. Students attending our final week will have the opportunity to perform onstage in the Joffrey Ballet School Musical Theater production of Legally Blonde, learning the entire process from casting to performance, and everything in-between!
Join us this summer to be immersed in a world of endless opportunities, in the city where Broadway dreams come true!
Artistic Directors & Faculty

Matthew Prescott
Matthew Prescott, born and raised in Idaho, graduated high school from Interlochen Arts Academy and attended the inaugural year of the Joffrey/New School in New York City. In 2000, he joined the Joffrey Ballet for a number of years before setting out as a freelance artist. Working as a freelancer,...Read More

Maximilien Baud
Maximilien Baud trained at the School of American Ballet for 10 years under the guidance of Peter Martins, Jock Soto, Peter Boal, Olga Kostritzky, and Andrei Kramarevsky. While a student, he performed with the NYC Ballet, and was part of the original cast of two world premieres: Organon by Elliot Feld and Scenes De...Read More
Faculty Includes
What to Expect
Location Details
In-Person Instruction Details
Multi-layer masks are required at all times within the building common areas, but are optional while taking class. N95, KN95, and N94 masks are recommended. Masks with valves are not permitted.
All in-person students will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test, administered within 4 days before arrival at our dorms or start date of the intensive. Dancers are required to be vaccinated. Exemptions will be granted for medical, philosophical or religious reasons with the submission of one of the following forms: Medical, Philosophical, or Religious Exemption. Exemptions can be submitted when registering for an intensive.
Booster doses are strongly encouraged upon eligibility.
Vaccination is not required to attend similar programs in Nevada. Studio capacity limits and enhanced sanitization procedures remain in place.
Tuition & Pricing
For 1 Week
For 2 Weeks
For 3 Weeks or More
Housing
$649 Per WeekAges 12 and aboveHousing is available and optional for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available
Meal Plans
$275 Per WeekA meal plan is available and optional for this intensive.
Additional Costs & Fees
Due at Registration
New York, New York
Our New York City Musical Theater Intensive will be held at:
Joffrey Dance Center
47-10 Austell Place, 4th Floor, Queens, NY 11101
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 Overview
Dorm 34 & East 3rd Residence Hall
Available for students 12 and older. All dancers are required to be fully vaccinated, with approved exemptions permitted.
At Joffrey Ballet School we welcome our students to a safe, exciting and diverse student life where we celebrate our community. Traveling away from home is a big decision, but in doing so you have chosen to increase your opportunities to learn, grow and make life changing connections and memories.
The Residence Halls are located in prime Manhattan locations that are within short travel distance from Joffrey Ballet School, Little Italy, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge and much more. Students will have access to a bundle of amenities as well as indoor and outdoor common areas. Optional meal plans are available. 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.
Although it is not required, we highly recommend that students attending the summer intensives stay at the residence hall.
47 West 34th St. New York, NY 10001
East 3rd Residence Hall
81 East 3rd St. New York, NY 10002
NYC Events
In-Theater Performance

The Joffrey Ballet School is proud to present Legally Blonde Jr. this FRIDAY, JULY 8TH, featuring the students of the New York City Musical Theater Intensive! Limited seats available for two performances (3:30pm and 6:00pm) at the Theresa Lang Theatre on the Upper East Side of Manhattan!
Artistic Directors Matthew Prescott and Maximilien Baud have brought together an all-star creative team to bring this adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical to life! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the magic of live theater with our incredible cast of performers from around the world!