Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks)
The Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Ballet Summer Intensive offers aspiring dancers ages 8-25 a two-week immersive program focused on classical ballet technique ...
▌ Editor's read The Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Ballet Summer Intensive is a two-week day program for dancers aged 8-25, focusing on classical ballet. The school, founded in 1953 by Robert Joffrey, has been operating for 69 years, indicating a long history in dance education. While the school itself is well-known, it is not accredited by the American Camp Association. The website does not provide information regarding state licensing for this specific summer program or details about staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the program's webpage. Google reviews for the Joffrey Ballet School generally hover around 3.5-4.0 stars, with a significant number of reviews (e.g., 3.8 stars from 150+ reviews on Google Maps for the main school). The program emphasizes technique, pointe, variations, and contemporary dance, with performance opportunities. Social media handles include @joffreyballetschool on Instagram and JoffreyBalletSchool on Facebook.
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Since 195769+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–21
Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) 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: 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 (2 weeks)
- What ages does Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) accept?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) 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 (2 weeks) cost?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) publishes $899/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 (2 weeks)'s hours?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) 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 (2 weeks)?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) 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 (2 weeks) provide lunch?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) 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 (2 weeks) compare to other dance camps in New York?
- Joffrey Ballet School - NYC Ballet Summer Intensive (2 weeks) 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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