JOFFREY SUMMER INTENSIVES FAQS
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SECTION OVERVIEW
Questions Pertaining to All Summer Programs
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AUDITION QUESTIONS – Pages 2 & 3
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MASTER CLASS QUESTIONS – Page 3
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SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS – Pages 3 & 4
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FEES & BALANCE DUE DATE QUESTIONS - Pages 4 & 5
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REGISTRATION – Page 5
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SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION – Pages 5 & 6
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SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITION RESULTS – Pages 6 & 7
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ORIENTATION – Page 7
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MEDICAL FORMS – Page 8
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UNIFORMS – Page 8
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LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS – Page 8
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DETAILED ARTISTIC QUESTIONS – Page 8
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CLASS SIZES – Page 8
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FACULTY – Page 8
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES – Page 9
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CHAPERONE/RA – Page 9
Questions Pertaining to the NYC Ballet, Jazz & Young Dancer
Intensives
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SCHEDULE, NYC STUDIO FACILITIES & CLASS TIMES – Page 9
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MEALS IN NYC – Pages 9 & 10
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HOUSING – Page 10
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INTENSIVE VERSUS PERFORMANCE TRACK – Page 10 & 11
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YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM – Page 11
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AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP-OFF – Page 11
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TRANSPORTATION IN NYC – Pages 11 & 12
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AREA FOOD VENDORS – Page 12
TRAINEE PROGRAM – YEAR ROUND PROGRAM – Page 12
1 | P a g e AUDITION QUESTIONS
What is an audition?
ANSWER: A 90 minute class instructed by a Joffrey Ballet School instructor.
My Child is 9 years old can she attend the Audition?
ANSWER: Yes, please have her audition
I was in the program last year, do I need to audition again?
ANSWER: Yes, for placement and scholarship purposes.
WHERE SHOULD I AUDITION FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM?
ANSWER: We audition the dancers for all of the programs at the audition and the Year
Round Trainee Program.
WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY AUDITION RESULTS?
ANSWER: Within two weeks of the audition, they will be emailed and mailed to you.
MY CHILD WANTS TO ATTEND LA, SHOULD SHE ATTEND A BALLET OR A JAZZ
AUDITION?
ANSWER: Either the Ballet or Jazz audition will work for the LA Program
MY CHILD IS NOT ON POINTE WHICH PROGRAM WOULD BE GREAT FOR
THEM?
ANSWER: The Young Dancer Program
CAN I SUBMIT A DVD AUDITION?
ANSWER:YES,
http://www.decisiondesk.com/clients/JoffreyBalletSchool/apply/flexform/1/
2013 Ballet Online Video Audition Requirements
The audition submission should begin with a short technical demonstration at the barre
or center. The student must include plies, tendues, degages (from fifth position, both
straight and with plie), ronde de jambe, passé developpe en croix, grand battements,
and balances on one leg. The exercises can be short, but with enough repetition that
the dancer can be seen clearly. This section does not need to be more than ten minutes
in length. Please also include a classical variation, (on pointe for women) one to two
minutes in length.
2013 Jazz & Contemporary Online Video Audition Requirements
The audition submission should begin with a short technical demonstration at the barre
or center. The student must include plies, tendues, degages (from fifth position, both
straight and with plie), ronde de jambe, passé developpe en croix, grand battements,
and balances on one leg. The exercises can be short, but with enough repetition that
the dancer can be seen clearly. This section does not need to be more than ten minutes
in length. Please also include a modern or jazz solo, one to two minutes in length.
2 | P a g e SHOULD I PRE-REGISTER OR JUST WALK-IN?
ANSWER: Please Pre-register online.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE AUDITIONS?
ANSWER: http://joffreyballetschool.com/auditions.html
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE AUDITIONS?
ANSWER:
http://joffreyballetschool.com/register.html
SUMMER 2013 AUDITIONS
Online Registration: Click Here
MY CHILD IS 14 or 15 YEARS OF AGE SHOULD SHE AUDITION IN THE YOUNGER
OR OLDER AGE GROUP?
ANSWER: The Younger Age Group as the dancer will stand out more.
MY CHILD HAS DONE X YEARS OF STUDY WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR
HER?
ANSWER: Have your child audition and the results will answer the question.
I AM CONCERED THAT THE AUDITIONS ARE VERY DIFFICULT AND I AM
SETTING UP MY CHILD FOR FAILURE.
ANSWER: The audition is a nurturing environment. We have beginner levels through
elite levels. The dancer will most likely be accepted into a level in one of the programs.
HOW MANY YEARS OF DANCE TRAINING DO I NEED IN ORDER TO AUDITION?
ANSWER: At least one year of training for the beginner level Young Dancer Program.
IS POINTE REQUIRED FOR THE AUDITION?
ANSWER: NO
MASTER CLASS QUESTIONS
WHAT IS A MASTER CLASS?
ANSWER: A Class instructed by a Celebrity Instructor and we audition the dancer for
the summer programs as well.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE MASTER CLASSES?
ANSWER: http://joffreyballetschool.com/sp-master-classes.html
SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS
DO YOU AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE AUDITIONS?
ANSWER: Yes, we award over $1,000,000.00 in scholarships each summer.
3 | P a g e DO DANCERS AUDITION FOR BOTH JAZZ & BALLET?
ANSWER: ALL OF THE TIME, PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE
DOES THE DANCER RECEIVE THEIR AUDITION SCORE?
ANSWER: No, just the programs they are accepted into.
To Which Programs does the MERIT Scholarship Apply?
ANSWER: All of the programs except the Georgia, Pre-Professional, Bolshoi & Florence
programs
Does the Merit Scholarship Apply to all fees?
ANSWER: TUITION ONLY
Do I have to register by the deadline in order for the scholarship to apply?
ANSWER: YES
Do I have to reside in housing in order for scholarships to apply? Can exceptions
be made?
ANSWER: Only in NYC
ANSWER: Yes, please email us your individual case.
Do we offer need based aid? To which programs?
ANSWER: Yes, we offer tuition assistance for our NYC, LA, Dallas & San Francisco
program. Please email Nancy Cole to apply for need based aid:
[email protected]
When Will DanceMedia Announce their scholarships?
ANSWER: By the 15th of each month, February, March and April 15th.
Are the scholarship email notifications for the auditions or DanceMedia?
ANSWER: Auditions; we will announce DanceMedia separately.
Does the scholarship apply to the Trainee Program?
ANSWER: NO, we will review the trainee upon submission of the aid application.
FEES & BALANCE DUE DATE QUESTIONS
How much is due upon Registration?
FEES
REGISTRATION FEE: $75.00
TUITION MINIMUM PAYMENT: $250.00
HOUSING MINIMUM PAYMENT (IF IN HOUSING): $150.00
RESIDENT OR CHAPERONE FEE (IF IN HOUSING): $125.00/$250.00
Can I get an extension on my registration deadline?
ANSWER: Yes, please email us with your request.
4 | P a g e When are the other balances due?
ANSWER:
APRIL 1ST, 2013 DEADLINE
HOUSING BALANCE DUE IN FULL- Credit Card on file will be automatically charged
MAY 1ST, 2013 DEADLINE
TUITION BALANCE DUE IN FULL- Credit Card on file will be automatically charged
How will the balances be charged?
ANSWER: The credit card on file will be charged.
How can I go on a payment plan?
ANSWER: Email the registrar your request at [email protected]
What is your refund policy?
ANSWER: ALL SALES ARE FINAL
What if my child becomes ill or injured?
ANSWER: We will provide a tuition credit for the following year; tuition credit only.
What happens on the 4th of July?
ANSWER: There are no classes
Is that week prorated since there is no class?
ANSWER: No
REGISTRATION, AUDITION RESULTS & DANCERS AGES
How do I register? All programs can be registered for online
ANSWER: http://joffreyballetschool.com/register.html
The System will not recognize my username and password, what should I do?
ANSWER: Email us, Subject ”login failure” we require the dancers first and last name,
a username and password will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours.
SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHERE CAN I FIND THE SUMMER PROGRAMS?
ANSWER: http://joffreyballetschool.com/summer-programs.html
WHERE CAN I FIND PROGRAM INFORMATION?
ANSWER: THE WEBSITE CONTAINS A MAJORITY OF THE PROGRAM
INFORMATION:
5 | P a g e Please remember to navigate the menu items to the left.
NYC BALLET INTENSIVE
http://joffreyballetschool.com/sp-ballet-intensive-nyc
NYC YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM
http://joffreyballetschool.com/sp-young-dancer-intensive-nyc
NYC PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
http://joffreyballetschool.com/sp-nyc-pre-professional
NYC JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM
http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/jazz-a-contemporary-intensive-nyc.html
BOLSHOI & FLORENCE EXCHANGE
http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/sp-international-overview.html
JOFFREY SOUTH GEORGIA
http://joffreyballetschool.com/joffrey-south-georgia
JOFFREY WEST LA
http://joffreyballetschool.com/joffrey-west-la
JOFFREY SOUTH WEST DALLAS
http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/jazz-a-contemporary-intensive-dallas.html
JOFFREY MIAMI JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/jazz-a-contemporary-intensive-miami.html
JOFFREY SAN FRANCISCO
http://joffreyballetschool.com/sp-ballet-sanfrancisco
SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITION RESULTS & REGISTRATION
QUESTIONS
I did not get my letter in the mail, what should I do?
ANSWER: The letter is identical to the acceptance email. You are not missing anything
if you have received your email.
My Letter results were different than my email results, which is correct?
ANSWER: The email has the correct results.
I have not received my Audition Results.
ANSWER: Please check the results calendar first at:
http://joffreyballetschool.com/summer-program-auditions.html
6 | P a g e If the deadline has passed and you have not received your results email us and we will
email the results within 24-48 hours.
My child is younger/older than the program guidelines, do you make exceptions?
ANSWER: We frequently make exceptions as many dancers are talented beyond their
years. Email us your request.
My Child did not get accepted into the program of their choice, can they be
reconsidered?
ANSWER: We do make exceptions, Email us your request and we will consider each
instance on a case-by-case basis.
Can I add additional weeks to my account after I have registered?
ANSWER: Yes, however the program fills quickly. Email us your request and we can
add additional weeks to your account.
How much is the online registration fee vs the paper registration fee?
ANSWER: ONLINE FEE: $75, PAPER: $150
I received results for only half of my auditions, what should I do?
ANSWER: There is an internal error, we will correct the issue, please email us and we
will resend the correct results.
Can I register for half a session or combine sessions?
ANSWER: YES, however these have a limited availability, email us your request.
What does the acceptance letter state?
ANSWER: It is identical to the acceptance email
Can I reduce session weeks once I have already registered?
ANSWER: NO
Can I change my session dates after I have registered?
ANSWER: Yes
Can I get back into my account to make a payment?
ANSWER: YES.
ORIENTATION
When is orientation? (for both dorm and non-housing students)
ANSWER: See the respective webpage and or housing handbook for dorm orientation.
Class orientation times will be sent to you. They differ depending on program.
7 | P a g e MEDICAL FORMS
Do you provide the form for a physical?
ANSWER: No, we simply require a note stating the dancer is in good health from the
doctor.
When is the deadline for submitting the Doctor's note and where do I send it?
ANSWER: 5 days prior to the start of the dancers session.
UNIFORMS
Is there a uniform/dress code for class?
ANSWER: There is a dress code per program. Refer to the program webpage.
Where Do I purchase the Uniforms?
ANSWER: www.americandanceapparel.com
They will be available by March 1st, 2013
LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS
Do you provide level assignments?
ANSWER: We do not provide level assignments, students are assigned a level
designation in May prior to arrival with their schedule.
How many levels do you have in your program?
ANSWER: It varies depending upon enrollment and the students’ talent levels.
DETAILED ARTISTIC QUESTIONS
PLEASE EMAIL THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS, EMAIL CONTACT LIST
http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/comprehensive-instructor-list.html
Expect 3-5 business days for a response.
CLASS SIZES
What are the class sizes?
ANSWER: That is program dependent, please refer to program specific webpage
FACULTY
When will the faculty be released?
ANSWER: The end of April. 90% of the faculty is in place. We post the faculty when the
process has been finalized.
8 | P a g e SUMMER ACTIVITIES
When will the summer activities be posted online?
ANSWER: MARCH
Do all intensives offer summer activities?
ANSWER: No, only our NYC & LA intensives have summer activities at this time.
How can I register for summer activities?
ANSWER: Registration is online
CHAPERONE/RA
How do I apply to be a Chaperone/RA?
ANSWER: Download the associated program information packet and submit the
application via email
http://joffreyballetschool.com/nyc-summer-housing.html
SCHEDULE, NYC STUDIO FACILITIES & CLASS TIMES
When will we get the schedule of classes?
ANSWER: 30 days prior to the class start date. The level assignment will be emailed to
the dancer and the schedules will be posted online.
What time do the classes run?
ANSWER: Each program is different, refer to the respective program webpage.
Are all classes in NYC held at Joffrey?
ANSWER: We have classes at the Joffrey Ballet School and Pearl Studios in NYC.
Do many students commute?
ANSWER: 10%-20% commute each year.
What time can they arrive at the school?
ANSWER: Each program is different, refer to the respective program webpage.
MEALS IN NYC
Is there a meal plan available in NYC?
ANSWER: YES, It is required when the dancer selects housing however it can be opted
out
Is the meal plan only available at Pace Housing?
ANSWER: The meal plan is for all students in housing at both locations.
9 | P a g e How do the Grove St. students get to the cafeteria?
ANSWER: The food is delivered to the dancers daily.
What do students do at lunchtime?
ANSWER: Dancers eat, socialize and meet other dancers.
HOUSING
Can I request a specific dorm?
ANSWER: YES, but it is a request and not a guarantee
Are the dormitory rooms air-conditioned?
ANSWER: YES
Can I request a roommate?
ANSWER: YES, but it is a request and not a guarantee
What does my child need to bring with them? Do you have a checklist?
ANSWER: See the associated program housing handbook
Can we ship packages (primarily for housing) ahead of time?
ANSWER: See the associated program housing handbook
Do I have to stay in housing?
ANSWER: No
Can I register without housing?
ANSWER: YES
Can I add housing to my account after I register?
ANSWER: YES
Intensive Versus Performance Track
What is the difference between the intensive Track and the Performance Track?
ANSWER: Higher level dancers are placed in the Performance Track. The Performance
Track has a performance at the end of the session. The intensive Track has the same
high level of instruction and identical instructors. Performance Track and Intensive
Track students do not have classes together.
What are the Intensive Track Sessions?
ANSWER:
http://joffreyballetschool.com/sp-ballet-intensive-nyc
Does the Intensive Track perform?
ANSWER: No, only the Performance Track performs
10 | P a g e Where will the Summer Performance be held?
ANSWER: Symphony Space in NYC
My daughter would like to be in the PERFORMANCE TRACK, can she be
reconsidered?
ANSWER: Yes, email us your request and based upon the audition notes we can make
an educated decision.
YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM
What is the difference between the Young Dancer Summer Program and the
Ballet Intensive?
ANSWER: The Young Dancer Program is geared toward dancers that are just learning
pointe and or are pre-pointe for less than three years.
AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
Can I add airport pick-up/drop-off after I register?
ANSWER: Yes, anytime
Is a Joffrey escort or chaperone available for the airport pick-up/drop-off?
ANSWER: NO
What is the cancellation/refund policy for the airport services?
What happens if my flight is late?
ANSWER: ALL SALES ARE FINAL
Do I have to tip the driver?
ANSWER: NO
How much does it cost if you arrive or depart at Newark airport?
ANSWER: $150.00
JFK OR LAGUARDIA?
ANSWER: $125.00
Can the car service drop me off or pick me up at a location other than the
dormitory?
ANSWER: NO
TRANSPORTATION IN NYC
Will my child need a Metro card?
11 | P a g e ANSWER: The dancer needs a Metrocard regardless of his assigned dormitory location,
as there are multiple studio locations across Manhattan where al level attend class.
How do the dancers get to the other studio location?
ANSWER: Dancers 14 and older go to the studios in groups with other dancers.
Dancers 12-13 years of age travel with chaperones.
Is there a chaperone/escort for commuter students as well?
ANSWER: NO
AREA FOOD VENDORS
Rosella’s Pizza– NYC 164 William St New York NY 10038 Phone: (212)619-8260
Hot Clay Oven–NYC 101 Maiden Lane New York NY 10038 Phone: (212) 269-2103
Chipotle 101 Fulton Street New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 964-0435
Subway 112 John Street New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 566-4841
Panini Co. 168 William Street New York, NY 10038
TRAINEE PROGRAM – YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
I want to register for the Trainee Program, what are the next steps?
ANSWER: If you would like to begin the registration process the link to the
forms is enclosed below.
Forms Link
Please email your forms to Nancy Cole at [email protected]
All financial aid and merit scholarships are awarded after you submit your
financial aid and registration forms. If you apply for aid/merit you are not
committed to the program until you sign the AWARD LETTER. If you do not
apply you are committed when you send in your registration forms.
The Award Letter requires 2-3 weeks to process upon receipt of the financial
aid and registration forms. The Award Letter outlines your aid and merit
award.
What is the deadline to register?
ANSWER: There is no deadline to register however the program fills quickly.
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