Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week)
The Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Ballet Summer Intensive offers aspiring dancers ages 8-25 a one-week immersive experience in classical ballet technique and p...
▌ Editor's read The Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Ballet Summer Intensive website loads successfully and details a one-week program for dancers aged 8-25, focusing on classical ballet. The school was founded in 1953 by Robert Joffrey, indicating 69 years of operation. The program is described as a day intensive, with no overnight options mentioned on this specific page. The Joffrey Ballet School is a for-profit entity. While the website emphasizes COVID-19 safety, it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The school has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @joffreyballetschool and a Facebook page JoffreyBalletSchool. Google reviews for the Joffrey Ballet School generally show a rating around 4.5 stars from hundreds of reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and opportunities provided. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Since 195769+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1957 (69 years)
- Operator
- Private business
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 8–21
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd-5th Floor, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Registration fee: $125. Performance Fee: $150. Housing and meal plans available at extra cost.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week)
- What ages does Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) accept?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) is open to children ages 8–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) cost?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) publishes $995/week for the standard session. USD. Registration fee: $125. Performance Fee: $150. Housing and meal plans available at extra cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week)'s hours?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week)?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) is operated by a private business, with 69 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) provide lunch?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) compare to other dance camps in New York?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (1 week) is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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