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There will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on the first day of classes.

Schedules and group assignments will be posted on the website and emailed no later than July 15, 2024.

Students who registered to participate in the performance must attend both weeks. Students will have daily rehearsals, including rehearsals on Saturday July 27.

Joffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Non-gender conforming students, students with religious and cultural considerations and any student needing additional support is welcome to contact us to discuss the dress code. Please contact our Customer Service department with any dress code questions and/or concerns.

Dress Code for female-identifying dancers:

• Ballet: Black leotard, skin tone or pink tights and skin tone or pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes.
• Other classes: Black dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-shirt or leo.
• Dancers should secure their hair in a bun with a hair net.
• No jewelry of any kind may be worn in class.
• Performance: Black and flesh toned socks. Flesh-toned pointe shoes for dancers who are en pointe. Plain red, navy blue and white leotard. Black leggings and black fitted dance/bike shorts.

Dress Code for male-identifying dancers:

• Ballet: Ballet: Black tights, T-shirt, black ballet shoes.
• Other classes: Black dance shorts or pants with a fitted T-shirt or leo.
• Dancers should secure their hair in a bun with a hair net.
• No jewelry of any kind may be worn in class.
• Dancers with hair longer than their collar should secure their hair in a ponytail.
• Performance: Black and flesh toned socks. Flesh-toned pointe shoes for dancers who are en pointe. Plain red, navy blue and white leotard. Black leggings and black fitted dance/bike shorts.

The intensive will culminate in a production on Saturday August 3. More information about the performance and tickets will be announced closer to the intensive.

Saturday August 3, 2024 at TBA
McKenna Theater Creative Arts Building, Holloway Avenue @Tapia St. San Francisco CA 94132

Students who registered to participate in the performance must attend both weeks. Students will have daily rehearsals, including rehearsals on Saturday July 27.

No parents, guardians or visitors are allowed to be in the building. All students must be dropped off outside, in front of the building entrance.

A completed physical or physician’s note from within the last 12 months is required and should be completed before a dancer begins their selected intensive. If you have a completed physical examination for your dancer from within the last calendar year, you can substitute it in place of the Doctor’s note. The letter must state that the dancer is healthy and physically able to participate in the summer program. This form will be submitted at the student’s program orientation. A complete physical is not necessary. Sample Doctor’s Note

The Administrative team consists of Summer Coordinators and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Artistic Director at the studios. The team facilitates daily operations and handles crises or emergencies should they arise.

All of our summer interns take part in a robust selection process that includes a formal application, one-on-one interviews, group evaluations and background checks. Most of our interns are currently attending university or have graduated. All candidates must have a dance background or share an appreciation for performing arts.

Customer Support
[email protected]
888.438.3808
Business Hours 6:00 am – 2:00 pm PST (Mon-Fri)

Administrative Assistants
[email protected]
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PST (Mon-Fri)
The Administrative Assistants will not be available until the first day of the intensive.

San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132

Week 1: Monday, July 22, 2024 – Friday, July 26, 2024
Week 2: Monday, July 29, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024

Classes are offered Monday – Friday. Students can register for one or two weeks. Two weeks attendance is required for students who register to participate in performance on Saturday August 3.

Start Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Ending Time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm for non performance track
Ending Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm for performance track

Classes are held Monday – Friday only. 

Schedules for our intensives are made available the week prior to the program start date. Schedules are posted on the Joffrey website. Schedules can be viewed online, and will also be posted on the Band group.

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Housing is available for students 12 years and older. Students must be 12 or older during the intensive. Students turning 12 after August 2 will not be eligible to stay at the dorm.

The Residence Hall is located on the San Francisco State University campus. Our live-in Housing staff are available to students and parents 24 hours a day and assist by providing support and guidance at the dorm and studio. Students are escorted to and from the studio.

Village at Centennial Square
San Francisco State University
796 Font Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94132

There will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on Sundays after check-in.

CHECK IN
Housing check-ins are on Sundays from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Week 1: Sunday, July 21, 2024
Week 2: Sunday, July 28, 2024

CHECK OUT
Students must check out of the dorm before they leave for classes on the Friday of their last week. Students participating in the performance on Saturday August 3 will be allowed to check out on Saturday morning before 12:00 pm. Students not participating in the performance must check out on Friday morning before class.

Joffrey will provide storage for students who would like to pick up their belongings after classes. All belongings must be picked up on Friday. Housing students are required to schedule a check out time and will be required to move out during that time. Dancers staying at the dorm for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.

Joffrey Housing staff will provide an escort to/from the dorm on a sign-up basis. Students under 14 will be accompanied by a Joffrey staff member at all times. This includes daily trips to/from the assigned studio. The students will have scheduled meeting times each morning to meet to travel together to the studios. They will also have a scheduled travel group to return to the housing locations for evening check in.

Students may request roommates under the following conditions: Roommates must reside in housing for the same period of time and must attend the same intensive and be assigned to the same group. Please note that although we will make every effort to accommodate requests, it might not always be possible. Roommate Requests are $100 per dancer. If we are unable to honor a request, the resident will receive a credit towards their tuition.

The Meal Plan is required for dancers staying in housing.

Mondays – Fridays: TBA
Saturdays – Sundays: TBA

Students will receive their first meal on Sunday evening after they check and the last meal on Friday morning before they check out.

• Cleaning supplies: Disinfectant/sanitizing/cleaning products, wipes, paper towels, broom, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc.
• Bedding: Twin XL sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, mattress toppers, mattress pad, etc.
• Bathroom essentials and toiletries. JBS does not provide toilet paper.
• Electronics: laptops, tablets, chargers, etc. JBS does not provide cable.
• Storage: Hangers, hanging/floor shoe rack, storage containers, tupperware, etc.
• Cell Phone (Required): All housing students are required to have a phone with a United States phone number. International students may choose to purchase a “pay as you go” package or turn on their roaming feature.

Joffrey Ballet School does not offer Airport Transportation for this intensive.

The Residence Life Department team consists of a group of live-in Resident Advisors (RAs) who rotate duty shifts. The RA on duty can be reached 24/7. The team facilitates daily operations and handles crises or emergencies should they arise. RAs are also available to take students (17 and younger) to the doctor, conduct rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct mediations, conflict resolution meetings, friendship introductions and any other situation that students need assistance with.

All of our summer interns take part in a robust selection process that includes a formal application, one-on-one interviews, group evaluations and background checks. Most of our interns are currently attending university or have graduated. All candidates must have a dance background or share an appreciation for performing arts.

Guest Relations
[email protected]
888.438.3808
Business Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Residence Hall
[email protected]
The Resident Advisors will not be available until the first day of the intensive.