New York, NY – Jan 7, 2025– The Joffrey Ballet School is excited to announce a new collaboration with Amplified, the organization behind the Adrenaline, Revive, and National Dance Honors events. As part of this collaboration, scholarships will be awarded to the top overall scoring soloists in the Junior (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 13-15), and Senior (ages 16+) divisions at each city on Amplified’s event tour, with an anticipated 180 young dancers receiving this award nationwide.

This scholarship awards $400 off tuition for a two-week Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive at any location within the United States, granting dancers access to our training programs, which encompass a range of genres. More information can be found at:

www.joffreyballetschool.com/summer-intensives

Frank Lee Merwin, Executive Director of the Joffrey Ballet School, shared his thoughts on the collaboration:

“We are delighted to join with Amplified to recognize and support young dancers as they pursue their artistic development. Amplified’s dedication to elevating young talent makes them a perfect partner, and we are excited to extend our summer intensive experience to exceptional dancers across the country.”

Brigid Silva-Lohoff, Director of Audition Tour of the Joffrey Ballet School, expressed her excitement for this collaboration:

“Our collaboration with Amplified is an inspiring opportunity to celebrate and support young dancers as they reach new milestones in their training. Amplified’s commitment to excellence in dance education aligns perfectly with our mission at Joffrey, and we look forward to welcoming these talented dancers to our summer programs.”

The scholarship is available to the highest scoring soloists in each age category, providing access to diverse programs at the Joffrey Ballet School. This initiative aligns with the mission of both organizations to nurture young talent and provide them with opportunities to develop their passion and artistry in a world-class setting.

About Joffrey Ballet School
The Joffrey Ballet School is a renowned dance institution based in New York City. Dance visionaries Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded the school in 1953, offering a world-class training program that celebrates boundary-breaking performances and commitment to artistic excellence. The Joffrey Ballet School continues to shape the future of dance through innovative training programs that prepare students to confidently pursue a career in dance throughout the worlds of concert and commercial dance.

About Amplified
Amplified Productions is home to Adrenaline Dance Convention, Revive Dance Convention, and National Dance Honors. Hosting 60+ events annually, the Amplified network reaches thousands of dancers and dance fans across North America. Our team’s shared mission is focused on building a safe space for creators, educators, and students to come together through the art of dance. We hope to impact the next generation by providing an inspiring, educational, and motivational milestone on their journey of growth. One that will continue to influence them for a lifetime.

Learn more about Amplified events, please visit:

• Adrenaline Dance
• Revive Dance Convention
• National Dance Honors

For media inquiries, please contact:

Joffrey Ballet School, Maria Zamri, marketing@joffreyballetschool.com