- Joffrey Ballet School

JAZZ &
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In more than fifty years
of existence, the Joffrey Ballet School has
remained on the forefront of American dance
education. Students learn from established
master teachers as well as artists and choreographers at the cutting edge of today’s
dance profession. Graduates of the School
have gone on to dance for major classical
ballet companies, as well as for numerous
modern and contemporary companies, both
in the United States and abroad.
The Joffrey Ballet School is the only ballet
school that offers a well-rounded dance curriculum that includes serious training in both
classical and contemporary ballet, as well
as modern, character, improvisation, choreography, dance history, anatomy, nutrition,
music, Pilates and yoga.
212.254.8520
www.joffreyballetschool.com
Auditions and Registration
Acceptance to all of our summer programs
is by audition only at one of our audition
locations or by our Digital Video Submission.
Audition locations and instructions can be
found on the page four of this brochure. After
your audition you will receive your invitation
by email and mail along with registration
instructions. For further information please
visit our website.
Feed your obsession at one of our
JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY Summer Intensives
NEW YORK CITY
Jazz and Contemporary Program
New York City (Ages 10 – 25)
July 28 to August 17, 2013 (1 - 3 week sessions)
Since its inception years ago, the Joffrey Ballet
School Jazz and Contemporary Programs have
been at the forefront of providing students with
the widest range of techniques and most consistent training for them to utilize as working artists
in the dance world. The programs offer different
styles of jazz, innovative and cutting edge contemporary dance techniques, and classical dance instruction. During our intensives, the students work
with dancers and company artists from around the
world and learn progressive techniques to keep
them ahead of the curve.
JOFFREY SOUTH - GEORGIA
Jazz and Contemporary Program
Georgia College, Milledgeville (Ages 10 to 16)
June 30 to July 13, 2013 (1 - 3 week sessions)
This Joffrey Ballet School Georgia South Jazz
& Contemporary Intensive is an extension of the
professional quality offered in NYC. This Georgia
South intensive enables the student to experience
an “individual student approach” by helping the
student understand the importance of “picking up”
contemporary choreography. The objective is to
educate the student on paying attention to detail,
technique, movement and style. The intensive also
provides a safe, enabling and enjoyable environment to facilitate the student’s growth in contemporary movement. The students are allowed to
then test their skills in a final performance.
JOFFREY WEST - LOS ANGELES
Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and
Contemporary Program
California State University, Northridge
(Ages 10 to 25)
June 17 to July 26, 2013 (1 - 6 week sessions)
The intensive in Los Angeles with our master instructors, featuring Mia Michaels (of “So You Think
You Can Dance” fame), which culminates in a red
carpet performance at the Valley Performing Arts
Center, Cal State Northridge. Morning classes focus on ballet, consisting of technique, pointe, variations, and partnering. Afternoon classes consist of
modern, contemporary dance, nutrition, and conditioning classes. Mia Michaels will be instructing
all levels of the intensive’s performance sessions
and choreographing for the production.
MIAMI
Jazz and Contemporary Program
Florida Memorial University (Ages 10 to 25)
July 7 to Aug 3, 2013 (1 - 4 week sessions)
This intensive focuses on jazz, contemporary and
modern dance forms culminating in a professionally produced theater performance. Classes also
include ballet technique (both classical and contemporary), hip hop, pilates and yoga.
Housing and Meals
All of our programs offer housing in modern dormitories in safe neighborhoods or university campuses. Our staff supervises the students in the
facilities. Optional meal plans are offered at all locations. Students may apply to be exempt from
our housing facilities and commute if they prefer.
AUDITION DATES AND LOCATIONS
Saturday, Jan. 12th
Atlanta, GA Atlanta Ballet
Reg. Time
Audition Time
1:00-2:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm
2:30-3:30 pm 3:30-5:00 pm
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm
Ages
10 to 14
15 to 25
10 to 25
10 to 25
Friday, Jan. 18th
Irvine, CA University of California - Claire
School of the Arts - Department of dance
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm 10 to 14
5:30-6:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 15 to 25
7:00-8:00 pm 8:00-9:30 pm 10 to 25
7:00-8:00 pm 8:00-9:30 pm 10 to 25
Saturday, Jan. 19th
San Francisco, CA Lines Ballet School
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 10 to 14
1:30-2:30 pm 2:30-4:00 pm 15 to 25
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 10 to 25
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 10 to 25
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Trevor
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Sunday, Jan. 20th
Agoura Hills, CA California Dance Theater
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
11:00-12:00 pm 12:00-1:30 pm 10 to 14
Ballet
12:30-1:30 pm 1:30-3:00 pm 15 to 25
Ballet
2:00-3:00 pm 3:00-4:30 pm 10 to 25
Jazz
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 10 to 25
Jazz
Saturday, Jan. 26th
Jacksonville Beach, FL East Coast Ballet
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 10 to 14
4:30-5:30 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 15 to 25
6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 10 to 25
6:00-7:00 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 10 to 25
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Sunday, Jan. 27th
Miami, FL New World School of Dance
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
11:00-12:00 pm 12:00-1:30 pm 10 to 14
12:30-1:30 pm 1:30-3:00 pm 15 to 25
2:00-3:00 pm 3:00-4:30 pm 10 to 25
2:00-3:00 pm 3:00-4:30 pm 10 to 25
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Saturday, Feb. 2nd
Denver, CO Colorado Ballet
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
10:00-11:00 am 11:00-12:30 pm 10 to 14
11:30-12:30 pm 12:30-2:00 pm 15 to 25
1:00-2:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm 10 to 25
1:00-2:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm 10 to 25
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Saturday, Feb. 9th
Costa Mesa, CA Jimmie Defore Dance Center
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 12 to 25
Ballet
4:30-5:30 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 10 to 25
Jazz
4:30-5:30 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 10 to 25
Jazz
Saturday, Feb. 23rd
Orlando, FL Orlando Ballet
Reg. Time
Audition Time
1:00-2:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm
2:30-3:30 pm 3:30-5:00 pm
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm
School - Central
Ages
10 to 14
Ballet
15 to 25
Ballet
10 to 25
Jazz
10 to 25
Jazz
Sunday, Feb. 24th
Jacksonville, FL The Florida Ballet
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
1:00-2:00 pm 2:00-3:30 pm 10 to 14
2:30-3:30 pm 3:30-5:00 pm 15 to 25
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm 10 to 25
4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm 10 to 25
Ballet
Ballet
Jazz
Jazz
Saturday, March 2nd
San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Youth Ballet
Reg. Time
Audition Time Ages
12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 10 to 14
Ballet
1:30-2:30 pm 2:30-4:00 pm 15 to 25
Ballet
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 10 to 25
Jazz
3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm 10 to 25
Jazz
Registering for the Audition
You are encouraged to register for the audition online at
www.joffreyballetschool.com. Online registrants receive
a 10% discount. Otherwise you can register in person
one hour before the beginning of the audition. We ONLY
accept cash payments, no credit cards or checks.
What to bring to the audition
Students auditioning for a ballet program, please bring
a 5 x 7 picture in 1st arabesque to the audition. Please
wear tights, ballet shoes and a leotard of any color. Students on pointe should bring their pointe shoes. Boys
wear black tights and a white or black t-shirt.
Students auditioning for a jazz and contemporary program, please bring a 5 x 7 picture of the student jumping with your face visible to the audition. Please wear a
leotard and either tights or shorts, and bring both ballet
and jazz shoes or sneakers.
Digital Video Submissions
We accept digital video auditions for all programs. You
can find the instructions online at vwww.joffreyballetschool.com/summer-program-auditions.html
This is not a complete list of auditions Please visit http://joffreyballetschool.com/auditions.html to find your audition.
Do you have what it takes?
AUDITION FOR SUMMER WITH
A MASTER CLASS
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be taught by a World
Famous Instructors.
These classes are for the dancer that wants to be challenged.
These classes also serve as an audition for all Summer and
Trainee Programs.
SPACE IS HIGHLY LIMITED and will not exceed 100 dancers.
All dancers (new & returning) are
REQUIRED to AUDITION for the 2013
Summer Programs to be considered
for placement, scholarships, and/or
acceptance.
EMMY AWARD WINNING LINE UP
Mia Michaels, Sonya Tayeh, Napoleon & Tabitha, Tessandra Chavez, Robin Antin, AC Ciulla, and more
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