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Welcome to your future in dance.
Conservatory Training
Program
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSEarn Credits Towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Post-Secondary Certificate Program
High School GRADUATESTwo Locations
New York & TexasWhat is the
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?
Program Location
We offer two options for location.
Dancers from all over the world can choose either program to reap the benefits of the rigorous schedule as well as inspiration from the culture of their new home.
New York City
New York
The New York Trainee Programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, and are available to dancers between the ages of 13 and 25. Merit scholarships and financial aid are available to all students.
The Trainee Program is 4 years in length. Our affiliation with New Jersey City University (NJCU) provides the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance. If entering the program as a high school student, dancers are expected to be working toward high school graduation. Dancers that have completed two years of high school can earn college credit toward their BFA from NJCU while working concurrently toward their high school diploma.
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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.
More about the NYC ProgramTell 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.
Ballet
Era Jouravlev
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NYC
Talk with EraJazz & Contemporary
Angelica Stiskin
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NYC
Talk with AngelicaBallet, Jazz & Contemporary
Thelma Flores
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Dallas
Talk with ThelmaOur program is built for dancers ages 13 – 25, studying 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.
World Class
Faculty
Here you will train with a world-class faculty who represent a diverse array of professional experiences!
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But what about
Academics
Attend Joffrey and earn CREDIT TOWARDS your
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Conservatory Training Program
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSPost-Secondary Certificate Program
High School GraduatesEarn Credits Towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Earn up to 3 years of college credit while still in high school!
Joffrey has entered into a very exciting partnership and we are now able to offer our students the ability to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from New Jersey City University (NJCU) through a joint program starting this year at the school.
Dancers can receive the exceptional training that the Joffrey Ballet School is known for and at the same time work towards a college degree. This is an amazing opportunity for any dancer. A college degree opens up so many doors and gives dancers an advantage not only in their dance career, but after that career is done.
What is unique about this program?
It allows our students who are still in high school to start earning credits towards their BFA while they are still in high school. Dancers in high school can earn up to three years of credit towards the program.
To put this into perspective a high school student entering the program in their sophomore year would be able to earn 3 years worth of dance credits by the time they finish high school. They would enter the NJCU/Joffrey BFA program with 3 years of dance credits. They would be able to complete their degree at NJCU with one more year of dance credits and 36 academic credits. Student’s also have the ability to transfer in AP credits to reduce the academic courses required.
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Matthew Slattery
Boston BalletStephan Azulay
Nevada BalletShaine Wire
Charlotte BalletPatrick Ward
Sarasota BalletCristina Weimer
Ballet WestKathryn Meeusen
Ballet San AntonioImani Williams
Florida Dance TheaterErika Citrin
JKing Dance CompanyStarr Dee
MovediprChyrstyn Fentroy
Boston BalletNatalia Lemus
Compañía Nacional De DanzaJiryeong Cho
Wise Ballet TheaterCatherine Rogers
Madison BalletCristina Commisso
Osnabruck TheaterLuna Sayag
Cleveland BalletVictor Smith
Charlottesville BalletPaige White
Ballet Met of HoustonAna Lucía Liedo
Ballet de JaliscoAustap Klymko
American Repertory BalletGiulia Morgando
Bellini Junior CompanyFully Produced
Performances
See highlights below from our trainees in performance. Performance opportunities are offered both in fully produced shows in theaters and also smaller, intimate studio showcases.
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 – 6:00pmDays filled with Dance
See what Dancers are Saying
Live well, Dance well!
At Joffrey, housing is like a second home. We work together to create a welcoming environment where the student dorm life is filled with great activities and friendship building. Your time will be filled with joyful moments and life-long friends.
Below, you can see our historic New York City Studio and comfortable Texas Trainee Housing
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Schedule a Phone Call
Angelica Stiskin
Artistic Director – Jazz & Contemporary NYCEra Jouravlev
Artistic Director – Ballet NYCThelma Flores
Artistic Director – DallasRegistrar
NYC & Texas RegistrarHanro Janse van Rensburg
NYC Housing DirectorBachelor of Fine Arts
Speak with a BFA RepresentativeTia Feather
High School Academic LiaisonSend us a Message
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
New York Texas
New York City
Additional Costs & Fees
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program
$425
Per academic credit for NJCU General Education Classes. Academic classes generally are 3 credits in total, $1,275. Students take between 1 & 2 academic classes per semester.
REGISTRATION FEE
$75
New Students
Application FEE
$150
This fee will go towards the first term's tuition. $50 refundable upon cancellation.
International Visa FEE
$100
For new students, $50 for returning students.
Performance FEE
$600
Per year or $300 per term
HOUSING SECURITY DEPOSIT
$500
HOUSING RA Fee
$675
Download 2022/2023 NYC Pricing Sheet
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
Download 2022/2023 Texas Pricing Sheet
