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Week 1: Monday June 12, 2023 – Friday June 16, 2023
Week 2: Monday June 19, 2023 – Friday June 23, 2023
Week 3: Monday June 26, 2023 – Friday June 30, 2023
Week 4: Monday July 3, 2023 – Friday July 7, 2023
Week 5: Monday July 10, 2023 – Friday July 14, 2023

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Dancers can register for one to five weeks. Read more below about the Broadway show and performance opportunities each week.

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:

• Come prepared with an audition cut of music for use in various classes.

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 performers

• Ballet: Black leotard, any skin tone or pink tights and skin tone or pink ballet slippers.
• Musical Theater & Jazz: Colored leotards and tight t-shirts permissible. Jazz pants, black tights or fishnet tights. Flexible character shoes of the Laduca variety are encouraged. Jazz shoes or sneakers are permissible. General appearance should be tidy. Students should approach each day as if they are preparing for an audition.
• Tap class: Tap shoes are strongly recommended. Musical Theater/Jazz dress code applies. 
• Acting & Vocal: Relaxed outfits that allow physicality and movement. Joffrey sweatpants and other Joffrey warm up clothes are recommended. Students will not be allowed to be in their street clothes for these classes.
• Clothes should be tight fitting. No baggy/sloppy clothes are permitted.
• Performance: Please bring your “Best Black” outfit to wear for the performance.

Dress Code for male-identifying performers

• Ballet: Black tights, Joffrey, white or black T-shirt.
• Musical Theater & Jazz: Musical Theater & Jazz: Jazz pants or other tight, athletic clothing. Jazz shoes or sneakers are permissible.General appearance should be tidy. Students should approach each day as if they are preparing for an audition.
• Tap class: Tap shoes are strongly recommended. Musical Theater/Jazz dress code applies. 
• Acting & Vocal: Relaxed outfits that allow physicality and movement. Joffrey sweatpants and other Joffrey warm up clothes are recommended. Students will not be allowed to be in their street clothes for these classes.
• Clothes should be tight fitting. No baggy/sloppy clothes are permitted.
• Performance: Please bring your “Best Black” outfit to wear for the performance.

Weeks 1-4
Students will be assigned to a Broadway musical. They will work with Broadway stars to rehearse the original music and inspired choreography for a production number from the show that they are assigned to. Showings will take place on Fridays and students will also attend their assigned Broadway show during the week.

Show assignments will be sent out no later than a week before arrival (along with the schedule and team assignments). Students will not be allowed to request specific shows and those attending multiple weeks will be assigned to a different musical each week. Students who registered for Hamilton will be assigned to Hamilton.

Below is the information for the Broadway Shows that students will be attending.

Week 1
SIX
Wednesday June 14 at 8:00 pm
Lena Horne Theatre, 256 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

Moulin Rouge!
Wednesday June 14 at 8:00 pm
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45 Street, New York, NY 10036

Week 2
Hamilton
Wednesday June 21 at 8:00 pm
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

MJ
Wednesday June 21 at 8:00 pm
Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019

New York, New York
Wednesday June 21 at 8:00 pm
St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, New York, NY 10036

Week 3
SIX
Wednesday June 28 at 8:00 pm
Lena Horne Theatre, 256 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

&Juliet
Wednesday June 28 at 8:00 pm
Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 West 43 Street, New York, NY 10036

Moulin Rouge!
Wednesday June 28 at 8:00 pm
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45 Street, New York, NY 10036

Week 4
Hamilton
Wednesday July 5 at 8:00 pm
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

&Juliet
Wednesday July 5 at 8:00 pm
Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 West 43 Street, New York, NY 10036

MJ
Wednesday July 5 at 8:00 pm
Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019

Week 5

All students attending week 5 will be assigned to Some Like It Hot. They will learn the music and choreography for a production number and attend the Broadway show during the week.

Some Like It Hot
Wednesday July 12 at 8:00 pm
Shubert Theatre 225 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

All students attending week 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 will participate in a showing at the end of the week. More information about the performance will be announced closer to the intensive.

Week 1
Friday June 16 | 3:00 pm
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

Week 2
Friday June 23 | 3:00 pm
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021

Week 3
Friday June 30 | 3:00 pm
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Week 4
Friday July 7 | Time TBA *Traditionally there is a matinee performance.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

JOFFREY MUSICAL THEATER’S GOT TALENT!

The NYC Musical Theater Intensive will produce a talent show competition that will showcase the talent of our incredible students. The events and selection process will take place during the final week (week 5) of the intensive and culminate in a final live show on July 14 at Marymount Manhattan College. For more information about week 5 and the event – see “What is Joffrey Musical Theater’s Got Talent?”

Week 5
Friday July 14 | 5:00 pm
Theresa Lang Theater, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Run Time: 75 minutes

The NYC Musical Theater Intensive will produce a talent show competition that will showcase the talent of our incredible students. The events and selection process will take place during the final week (week 5) of the intensive and culminate in a final live show on July 14 at Marymount Manhattan College.

Important details for students attending week 5:

• Students registered for week 5 will attend the regular curriculum scheduled classes, including technique classes and a master class and seeing the Broadway show Some Like It Hot!
• Students will also rehearse original production during the week that will be performed during the final show.
• Although students are not required to compete in the talent show, all students attending week 5 will perform during the final show.

Important details for students who want to compete in the talent show:

• Anyone can submit an audition, but it has to be musical theater based. Students can sing, dance and/or act. NO LIP SYNCING.
• Performers can compete as individuals, duets, or small and large groups.
• There will be multiple rounds including a preliminary digital submission, quarter-finals in the studio, semi-finals, and final rounds in the theater.
  • • Preliminary round: Submissions must not be longer than 90 seconds and must be submitted before July 4, 2023. The link will be provided when you register for the intensive. 
    • Quarter-final round: No more than 50 performers will be selected for this round, which will take place in the studio. Students, along with a judging panel, will vote in this round. Students in this round can perform their preliminary round submission live in person, or can perform new material. Total length can not be longer than 90 seconds. 
    • Semi-final round: No more than 25 students will be selected to perform in this round to be performed in the theater. This round will be open to the public to attend or view via a live stream. The public, along with students and the judging panel, will all vote.  Numbers can now be up to two minutes in length and can be the same material as performed previously at its original length, expanded upon or brand new material.
    • Final round: 10 performers will be selected to perform and compete for the title of Winner of the JMTGT along with other prizes in an action-packed evening. This round will be open to the public to attend or view via a live stream. The public, along with students and the judging panel, will all vote. Numbers can be up to three minutes and thirty seconds in length and can be the same material as performed previously at its original length, expanded upon or brand new material.
• The JMTGT Grande Finale will be on July 14 at Marymount Manhattan College.
• There will be live viewing and voting for the general public for the semi and final rounds.
• Winners will receive prizes.

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.

IMPORTANT: For performance track students participating in the final performance, the theater might require students and audience members to be vaccinated and/or masked.

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.

IMPORTANT: For performance track students participating in the final performance, the theater might require students and audience members to be vaccinated and/or masked.

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

• Students 13 and younger are not allowed to leave a Joffrey Ballet School building without a staff member.
• Students 14 and older are allowed to leave the building during lunch breaks, but must travel with other students who are also 14 and older.
• Students 13 and younger will not be allowed to leave the building with students 14 and older.
• Parents are welcome to drop off meals for their students at the studio.

There will be no escorted trips during lunch breaks to/from the studios. Students must pack a lunch and snacks to eat between meals.

Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday – Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have dietary restrictions or specific food preferences.

Due to severe food allergies, dancers are not permitted to pack anything with nuts in their lunch.

Joffrey Ballet School offers housing and an optional meal plan for all NYC intensives. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive brunch and dinner. If students would like to request lunch, they need to sign up for the studio lunch plan as well.

CLICK HERE for the housing FAQ which includes the location of housing facilities, the meal plan, check-in times, roommate policies, advice on what to bring and much more.

The Administrative team consists of Summer Coordinators, Office Managers and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Director of Operations and Artistic Directors 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.

Joffrey Dance Center 47-10 Austell Place, Long Island City, NY 11101

HOUSING STUDENTS: Dancers staying in Joffrey housing have access to Joffrey staff to guide them to/from classes each day from our housing facilities. Students will travel using the subway/public transportation.

COMMUTER STUDENTS: We recommend Midtown if you are looking for alternate lodging as all studios are easily accessible from that area.

If a dancer is assigned to Joffrey Dance Center, you will need access to the 7 (Purple) Express subway line. Nearest stop: Hunter’s Point Avenue station.

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Monday – Friday

Start Time: 8:00am – 10:00 am

Ending Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Typically, classes are held from 8-5 / 9-6 EST daily, Monday-Friday only. PLEASE NOTE: Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during performance week and may extend a dancer’s day.

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 12 years and older. There are two housing locations for our NYC 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.

The locations are:
Found Study Midtown East Dorm 569 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
Dorm 34 at Mercy College 47 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001

The Residence Halls are located in prime Manhattan locations that are within short travel distance from Joffrey Ballet School, Little Italy, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and much more. Students will have access to a bundle of amenities including furnished rooms, free wifi, laundry, AC as well as indoor and outdoor common areas.

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CLICK HERE for a virtual tour of the dorm

Joffrey Housing staff escorts groups to/from the dorm. Students 13 and younger will be accompanied by a Joffrey staff member at all times and students 14 and older will be able to sign up for the pre-scheduled escort groups. Students are able to sign up for escort groups to/from the studio after they check in on Sundays. 

Staff members will also escort and chaperone all Ticketed and Dorm activities during the week, as well as trips to purchase groceries and metro cards on Sundays. 

Groups will either walk or take the subway when traveling to and from the studios and activities. All housing students are required to purchase a Metrocard. MTA Information

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, Rapid test or proctored Home test within the 4 days prior to arrival at the dorm and submit the (negative) test result before checking in. Early check-in will not be available.

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.

• Dancers staying at the residence hall for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.
• Dancers participating in the NYC Ballet and/or NYC Jazz & Contemporary final performances will be allowed to check out on Saturday before 12:00 pm.
• Students who are not able to depart on Friday can submit a request to check out on Saturday before 12:00 pm. The cost for the additional night is $100.

All students will be assigned to double or triple bedrooms. Roommates are assigned based on several variables, including age, gender identification and programs. 

Students may request roommates. 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.

Students must sign up for the meal plan at least 2 weeks before their arrival. Students will not be able to sign up for the meal plan with less than two weeks notice.

HOUSING MEAL PLAN

Breakfast and Dinner

Depending on dorm assignments, students will have their meals catered by the cafeteria and/or Panera Bread. The housing meal plan includes breakfast and dinner from Sunday evening until Friday morning. Students will be instructed to pick up their two boxed meals in a designated area in the morning and evenings. Please note that lunch is not included in the meal plan for housing students. Students staying multiple weeks will also receive meals on the weekends. 

The meal plan may not be suitable for every student. We do our best to provide a variety of food for a large group of people. We do not recommend the meal plan for students who have dietary restrictions or specific food preferences. The residence hall is located close to many grocery stores and RAs take groups of students to buy supplies on Sundays after check-in as well as scheduled times during the week.

STUDIO LUNCH PLAN

Joffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday – Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have dietary restrictions or specific food preferences.

Lunch

• Students who are 13 and younger are not allowed to leave a Joffrey Ballet School building without a staff member.
• Students who are 14 and older are allowed to leave the studio during lunch breaks, but must travel with other students who are also 14 and older.
• Students 13 and younger will not be allowed to leave the building with students 14 and older.
• Parents are welcome to drop off meals for their students at the studio.

• 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 or shower curtains. 
• 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.

CLICK HERE to request Airport Transportation

Joffrey Ballet School offers airport transportation for the NYC intensives. For this service, a driver is arranged to transport the student to/from the airport and the residence hall. Airport transportation requests must be submitted at least a week before the departure/arrival time. There is an additional fee for this service.

*JBS is only able to provide an escort for students who are traveling as an unaccompanied minor.

Students are welcome to request to travel with another student in the same car. Students who arrive with family members are also welcome to request transportation together. It is very important to note the names of all patrons during the initial request. It would also be beneficial to send an email to [email protected] after completing the request, to confirm the information.

The Residence Life Department team consists of a Residence Hall Coordinator and 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 weekly apartment inspections and daily rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct wellness checks, mediations, conflict resolution meetings, friendship introductions and any other situation that students need assistance with.

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.

Guest Relations
[email protected]
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Residence Halls
[email protected]
*The Resident Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.