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Texas Trainee Program
The Joffrey Texas Trainee Program maintains the same focus on excellence as our NYC Trainee Programs, but in a location that allows us to provide the training at a considerably lower cost!
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What is the Texas
Trainee Program
Several of our Joffrey Ballet School success stories share the same plot. These featured dancers began their journeys as our summer intensive students, who were then selected to join us for our year-round Trainee Program.
What exactly IS our year-round Trainee Program, and why is it one of the best ways for a young aspiring dancer to pursue a dance career?
Joffrey Ballet School offers a year-round training ground for pre-professional artists in a multitude of dance disciplines. You have the choice of study at Joffrey Ballet School, either Ballet or Jazz & Contemporary. The goal is to train dancers to work professionally, but most of the top ballet schools around the country do not have this vast range in training. They are focused primarily on a single discipline, and at Joffrey Ballet School we recognize the need for versatility.
Our goal is to create a highly employable dancer. Dancers are here to embrace a future in dance, and we are here to help guide them on a successful career path.
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Where is it?
Dallas, Texas
The Texas Trainee Program maintains the same focus on excellence as our NYC Trainee Programs, but in a location that allows us to provide the training at a considerably lower cost. The Housing and Tuition cost is $18,000 less per year than our New York Programs. Merit scholarships and financial aid are also available.
The Texas Trainee Program has the same age requirements, accepting the serious dancer between the ages of 13 and 25. As with our New York City Programs, Texas Trainees are expected to either have completed their high school graduation requirements, or to be working toward completion. High school credits can be earned online, and study time is allotted each day for Joffrey Ballet School Housing students.
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Tell me about the
Training & Classes
You can choose your path in the Joffrey Trainee Program
A rigorous schedule awaits you
where we will meet the highest standards in dance education.
Ceyhun Ozsoy
Kaili Bright
Our program is built for dancers ages 13 - 25, studying 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.
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Matthew Slattery
Boston BalletNatalia Lemus
Compañía Nacional De DanzaStephan Azulay
Nevada Ballet Jiryeong Cho
Wise Ballet TheaterShaine Wire
Charlotte BalletCatherine Rogers
Sarasota Ballet Patrick Ward
Sarasota Ballet Cristina Commisso
Osnabruck TheaterCristina Weimer
Ballet West Luna Sayag
Cleveland BalletKathryn Meeusen
Ballet San AntonioVictor Smith
Charlottesville BalletImani Williams
Florida Dance Theater Paige White
Ballet Met of HoustonErika Citrin
JKing Dance CompanyAna Lucía Liedo
Ballet de Jalisco Starr Dee
MovediprAustap Klymko
American Repertory BalletChyrstyn Fentroy
Boston Ballet Giulia Morgando
Bellini Junior CompanyLet us set you on the
Path to Success
But what about
Academics
Conservatory Training Certificate Program
All AgesDual Credit Program for Middle & High School Students
The Joffrey Ballet School recommends the Keystone program for dancers still in high school. The Keystone School is a fully accredited, teacher supported, diploma granting private school of K12 Inc., a leader in the growing field of online and blended learning.
Keystone students at Joffrey are awarded additional high school credit for their dancing and coursework, allowing their academic transcripts to reflect Joffrey’s rigorous training.
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Dancer Life
at Joffrey
"Day in the Life" of a Ballet Trainee
Ballet Technique
8:30 – 10:00amPointe or Men's Class
10:15 – 11:00amLunch
11:30am – 12:45pmAnatomy
12:45 – 1:45pmBallet Repertory
2:00 – 3:30pmRehearsal/Performance Studies
3:45pm – 5:15pm"Day in the Life" of a Jazz & Contemporary Trainee
Ballet Technique
9:00 – 10:30amContemporary Technique
10:30am – 12:00pmLunch
12:00 – 1:00pmAnatomy
1:00 – 2:00pmTheater Dance
2:30 – 4:00pmPerformance Studies
4:30 – 6:00pmResidence Life
at JoffreyPlano, Texas
5900 Baywater Drive, Plano, TX 75093
Available for students 13 and older.
At Joffrey Ballet School we welcome our students to a safe, exciting and diverse student life. Our community provides a peaceful environment without the distraction of a large city where students can learn, grow and make life changing connections and memories.
The student apartments are located in the suburbs of Dallas and are within a short walking distance from our dance studio. Students will have access to a bundle of amenities as well as indoor and outdoor common areas. Our live-in Housing staff are available to students and parents 24 hours a day and assist by providing support and guidance along the way.
All of our students also enjoy access to our exclusive student life programs and events. The events include site tours, world class workshops, trips to museums and dance productions. *All events are contingent on availability and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although it is not required, we highly recommend that students stay at the student apartments.
HOUSING FAQ
Amenities
ApartmentFurnished apartments.
Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops.
Washer and dryer in each apartment.
Dishwasher in each apartment. Walk-in closet.
Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living rooms.
Wifi and utilities provided. Live-in housing staff.
Community
Indoor & outdoor common areas with sparkling swimming pool. 24-hour Emergency Maintenance.
48-hour Maintenance Commitment.
Neighborhood feel.
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Ceyhun Ozsoy
Artistic Director – TexasRegistrar
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Trainee/BFA Auditions
Audition In-Person
Experience a day as a trainee and tour our dormsClick here to sign up for an audition & tour
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Learn more about the program
Meet the Artistic Directors, Housing Director, Registrar & other staff of the Joffrey Ballet School TraInee & BFA programs.Click here to join our Open House for FREE
Tuition & Pricing
Texas
Additional Costs & Fees
REGISTRATION FEE
$75
New Students
Application FEE
$150
This fee will go towards the first term's tuition. $50 refundable upon cancellation.
Performance FEE
$600
Per year or $300 per term
HOUSING SECURITY DEPOSIT
$500
HOUSING RA Fee
$700
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