
Conservatory Training
Program
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSBachelor of Fine Arts Program with NJCU
Post-Secondary Certificate Program
High School GRADUATESTwo Locations
New York & TexasTrainee Program
Several of our Joffrey Ballet School success stories share the same plot. These featured dancers began their journeys as our summer intensive students, who were then selected to join us for our year-round Trainee Program.
What exactly IS our year-round Trainee Program, and why is it one of the best ways for a young aspiring dancer to pursue a dance career?
Joffrey Ballet School offers a year-round training ground for pre-professional artists in a multitude of dance disciplines. You have the choice of study at Joffrey Ballet School, either Ballet or Jazz & Contemporary. The goal is to train dancers to work professionally, but most of the top ballet schools around the country do not have this vast range in training. They are focused primarily on a single discipline, and at Joffrey Ballet School we recognize the need for versatility.
Our goal is to create a highly employable dancer. Dancers are here to embrace a future in dance, and we are here to help guide them on a successful career path.
Program Location

New York City
New York
The New York Trainee Programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, and are available to dancers between the ages of 13 and 25. Merit scholarships and financial aid are available to all students.
The Trainee Program is 4 years in length. If entering the program as a high school students, dancers are expected to be working toward high school graduation. For dancers who have completed their high school education our affiliation with New Jersey City University (NJCU) provides the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance.
More about the NYC Program
Dallas
Texas
The Texas Trainee Program maintains the same focus on excellence as our NYC Trainee Programs, but in a location that allows us to provide the training at a considerably lower cost. The Housing and Tuition cost is $18,000 less per year than our New York Programs. Merit scholarships and financial aid are also available. The Texas Trainee Program has the same age requirements, accepting the serious dancer between the ages of 13 and 25. As with our New York City Programs, Texas Trainees are expected to either have completed their high school graduation requirements, or to be working toward completion. High school credits can be earned online, and study time is allotted each day for Joffrey Ballet School Housing students.
More about the Texas ProgramTraining & Classes
A rigorous schedule awaits you
where we will meet the highest standards in dance education.
Ballet

Era Jouravlev
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NYC
Talk with EraJazz & Contemporary

Angelica Stiskin
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NYC
Talk with AngelicaBallet, Jazz & Contemporary

Thelma Flores
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Dallas
Talk with ThelmaFaculty
Academics
Bachelor of Fine Arts

Conservatory Training Program
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSPost-Secondary Certificate Program
High School GraduatesBachelor of Fine Arts Degree
High School GraduatesJoffrey has entered into a very exciting partnership and we are now able to offer our students the ability to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from New Jersey City University (NJCU) through a joint program.
Dancers can receive the exceptional training that the Joffrey Ballet School is known for and at the same time work towards a college degree. This is an amazing opportunity for any dancer. A college degree opens up so many doors and gives dancers an advantage not only in their dance career, but after that career is done.
What is unique about this program?
The Joffrey BFA with NJCU is a program that allows you to spend your time in the studio. Your studies are focused on training. You are able to participate in classes such as pas de deux, variations and contemporary ballet, in our Ballet Division, and musical theater, hip hop and street jazz, in our Jazz & Contemporary Division, all four years of your training. In many programs these course offerings, which are important for your professional development, are only offered for limited semesters.
Performances
Dancer Life
at Joffrey"Day in the Life" of a Ballet Trainee
Ballet Technique
8:30 – 10:00amPointe or Men's Class
10:15 – 11:00amLunch
11:30am – 12:45pmAnatomy
12:45 – 1:45pmBallet Repertory
2:00 – 3:30pmRehearsal/Performance Studies
3:45pm – 5:15pm"Day in the Life" of a Jazz & Contemporary Trainee
Ballet Technique
9:00 – 10:30amContemporary Technique
10:30am – 12:00pmLunch
12:00 – 1:00pmAnatomy
1:00 – 2:00pmTheater Dance
2:30 – 4:00pmPerformance Studies
4:30 – 6:00pmDays filled with Dance
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Residence Life
at JoffreyAt Joffrey, housing is like a second home. We work together to create a welcoming environment where the student dorm life is filled with great activities and friendship building. Your time will be filled with joyful moments and life-long friends.
Below, you can see our historic New York City Studio and comfortable Texas Trainee Housing
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Tuition & Pricing
New York City
Tuition
Housing
Additional Costs & Fees
$500
Per credit cost. Average 6 credits per term *Pricing is an estimate and subject to change