Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive
The Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive offers aspiring dancers ages 8-25 a rigorous training program in classical ballet and contemporary danc...
▌ Editor's read The Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive website loads successfully, detailing a program for dancers aged 8-25 focusing on classical ballet, pointe, variations, and contemporary dance. The school was founded in 1953 by Robert Joffrey, indicating 69 years of operation. It is a for-profit institution. While the website mentions faculty bios, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state background check policies. The program is primarily a day intensive, though housing options are mentioned for an additional cost. The Joffrey Ballet School has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @joffreyballetschool and a Facebook page JoffreyBalletSchool. Google reviews for the Joffrey Ballet School generally hover around 3.8 to 4.0 stars out of 5, with a significant number of reviews (e.g., 200+), often praising the quality of instruction but sometimes noting high tuition and occasional administrative issues. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Since 195769+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–21
Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1957 (69 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 8–21
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd-5th Floor, New York, NY 10011
- Cost notes: $995/week for 1 week, $899/week for 2 weeks, $849/week for 3+ weeks. Registration fee: $125.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive
- What ages does Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive accept?
- Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive 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 cost?
- Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive publishes $849/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive's hours?
- Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 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?
- Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive 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 provide lunch?
- Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive 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 compare to other dance camps in New York?
- Joffrey Ballet School NYC Ballet Summer Intensive 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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