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NYC Ballet Summer Intensive

Manhattan · $849/week

The NYC Ballet Summer Intensive at Joffrey Ballet School offers aspiring dancers a rigorous training program in classical ballet and contemporary styles in N...

▌ Editor's read The Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Ballet Summer Intensive is a day program for dancers aged 8-25, focusing on classical ballet, pointe, variations, and contemporary dance. The website details a rigorous curriculum and experienced faculty, including former professional dancers. While the specific program does not have a Google review rating, the Joffrey Ballet School generally has a strong online presence and reputation. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for specialized arts intensives. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks. Social media handles for the Joffrey Ballet School are @joffreyballetschool on Instagram and JoffreyBalletSchool on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The program is owned by the for-profit Joffrey Ballet School.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–21

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
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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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: USD. $995/week for 1 week, $899/week for 2 weeks, $849/week for 3+ weeks. Housing and meal plans are available for additional fees.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about NYC Ballet Summer Intensive

What ages does NYC Ballet Summer Intensive accept?
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 NYC Ballet Summer Intensive cost?
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 NYC Ballet Summer Intensive's hours?
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 NYC Ballet Summer Intensive?
NYC Ballet Summer Intensive is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does NYC Ballet Summer Intensive provide lunch?
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 NYC Ballet Summer Intensive compare to other dance camps in New York?
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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