Joffrey Ballet School

The Joffrey Ballet School was formed in 1953 by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. The Joffrey Ballet School, which has been around for over 60 years, is a leader in American Dance Education. The school's graduates have danced with numerous major ballet companies as well as contemporary and modern companies in the United States and internationally. Joffrey Ballet's services include pre-professional intensive training, summer intensives, and after-school classes in multiple genres. The company also provides open classes for dancers of all experience levels. For 12- to 25-year-old dancers, the Joffrey Ballet School offers a comprehensive pre-professional program. The dance curriculum is divided into two tracks: Ballet and Jazz & Contemporary Dance. The styles studied depend on the track chosen. They include technique (classical ballet, contemporary ballet), contemporary dance (techniques, improvisations, men's class, modern dance), contemporary, character, choreography, and dance history. The guest faculty offers special workshops to enrich the curriculum. Opportunities to perform are available year-round. For dance classes, there is live musical accompaniment. Depending on the genre, cello, piano, African drums, percussion and other musical instruments are used. The Joffrey Ballet School offers summer intensives in the United States and abroad through various locations. Joffrey Ballet School offers summer intensives in many locations around the world, including the United States and Canada. Official locations for auditions include France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. In the United States, a multi-genre program combines classical ballet, commercial and contemporary dance. Summer dance programs are offered in several locations in the United States, including New York City.

Reviews for the Joffrey Ballet School are overwhelmingly positive. Students maintain that the school is unbeatable, with both the student and parent communities appreciating the kind, effective instructors and variety of their classes. Many believe that the training provided by the school outperforms lessons at any other studio. The school offers regular performances, which students adore. Many have considered Joffrey like a second home for a long time, emphasizing that it has been the cornerstone of their growth and development. During the pandemic, the school did an excellent job pivoting to digital classes and even online performances for events like the summer intensive. Instructors and administrative staff received glowing reviews for their response to COVID-19, demonstrating fantastic communication and support for the students. Parents and students commended the staff, teachers, and outside resources as incredibly supportive and able. Many students highly recommend the Joffrey Ballet School. The school's willingness to cultivate creativity at all times is like no other.