Exciting New Intensives, Artistic Leadership, and Audition Opportunities Around the World

New York City, NY – Dec 19, 2024– The Joffrey Ballet School in New York City is thrilled to unveil the lineup for our 2025 Summer Intensives, featuring new programs, fresh artistic leadership, and global opportunities for aspiring dancers. Registration for these highly anticipated programs opens on January 1st, 2025, marking the start of an unforgettable summer of dance education and artistry.

This year, Joffrey Ballet School introduces four new intensives:

• Joffrey Midwest (June 16th, 2025 – June 27th, 2025) in Detroit, MI, led by Artistic Director Meg Paul. Read the press release
• Joffrey Las Vegas (Balletto) (July 7th, 2025 – July 11th, 2025), led by Artistic Directors Max Baud and Matthew Prescott.
• Joffrey Svizzera (August 11th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025), hosted in Geneva and led by Artistic Director Angela Rebelo.  Read the press release
• Joffrey Akron (August 4th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025), led by Artistic Director Colleen Barnes. Read the press release

Additionally, we’re excited to announce new locations and leadership changes across several of our programs, including:

• Joffrey South (June 9th, 2025 – July 4th, 2025), now in Kennesaw, GA, led by Artistic Director Colleen Barnes.
• NYC Pre-Professional Ballet Intensive (July 21st, 2025 – August 15th, 2025), featuring new Associate Artistic Director Stacy Caddell.
• NYC Ballet Intensive (June 2nd, 2025 – July 18th, 2025), featuring new Associate Artistic Director Stacy Caddell.
• Joffrey Dallas (July 7th, 2025 – July 25th, 2025), featuring new Artistic Director Ceyhun Ozsoy and Associate Artistic Director Kaili Bright.
• NYC Pre-Professional Jazz & Contemporary Intensive (June 2nd, 2025 – June 20th, 2025), featuring new Artistic Director Angelica Stiskin.
• Joffrey West (July 21st, 2025 – August 8th, 2025), featuring new Associate Artistic Director Kaili Bright.

“These summer programs represent a continuation of our founding members Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino’s aspirations by offering accessibility to world-class dance education,” says Brigid Silva-Lohoff, Audition Tour Director. “We are proud to continue this legacy by offering a variety of platforms inspiring the next generation of artists,” adds Silva-Lohoff.

“The audition process is about more than just technique,” adds Monica Montano, International Audition Tour Director, who shares her enthusiasm for Joffrey Ballet School’s international growth: “The expansion into more countries means unparalleled opportunities for dancers to connect with diverse artistic traditions and cultures. We’re looking for passion, creativity, and individuality—the qualities that make each dancer unique.”

The 2025 Audition Tour is now live, offering students the chance to audition for acceptance and potential merit scholarships. Auditions will take place in cities across the globe and online, ensuring accessibility for dancers everywhere.

Auditions are available in Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, and Tap, led by our Artistic Directors and Faculty.

In Person Auditions:

• Pre-Registration: $40
• Walk-In Registration: $45 

Virtual Auditions: $45

Digital Video Auditions: $45 

For more information and to find an audition location near you, visit www.joffreyballetschool.com/auditions. 

Complete 2025 Summer Intensive Schedule:

• NYC Pre-Professional Jazz & Contemporary Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  June 2nd, 2025 – June 20th, 2025
  Artistic Director Angelica Stiskin
• NYC Ballet Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  June 2nd, 2025 – July 18th, 2025
  Artistic Directors Era Jouravlev and Jo Matos
  Associate Artistic Director Stacy Caddell
• Joffrey South (Ballet and Jazz & Contemporary)
  Location: Kennesaw, GA
  June 9th, 2025 – July 4th, 2025
  Artistic Director Colleen Barnes
• NYC Musical Theater Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  June 9th, 2025 – July 11th, 2025
  Artistic Directors Max Baud and Matthew Prescott
• Joffrey Midwest Intensive
  Location: Detroit, MI
  June 16th, 2025 – June 27th, 2025
  Artistic Director Meg Paul
• NYC Hip Hop Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  June 23rd, 2025 – July 11th, 2025
  Artistic Directors Lissette Lucas and David Lucas
• Joffrey Las Vegas (Balletto)
  Location: Las Vegas, NV
  July 7th, 2025 – July 11th, 2025
  Artistic Directors Max Baud and Matthew Prescott
• Joffrey Miami (Balletto)
  Location: Miami, FL
  July 7th, 2025 – July 18th, 2025
  Artistic Director Jo Matos
• Balletto contemporaneo JoffreyRED
  Location: Los Angeles, CA
  July 7th, 2025 – July 18th, 2025
  Artistic Director Josie Walsh
• Joffrey Dallas
  Location: Dallas, TX
  July 7th, 2025 – July 25th, 2025
  Artistic Director Ceyhun Ozsoy
  Associate Artistic Director Kaili Bright
• Joffrey Colorado
  Location: Boulder, CO
  July 7th, 2025 – July 25th, 2025
  Artistic Director Colleen Barnes
• Joffrey Cirque Arts
  Location: Las Vegas, NV
  July 14th, 2025 – July 18th, 2025
  Artistic Directors Max Baud and Matthew Prescott
• Joffrey Las Vegas (Jazz & Contemporary)
  Location: Las Vegas, NV
  July 14th, 2025 – July 25th, 2025
  Artistic Directors Max Baud and Matthew Prescott
• NYC Jazz & Contemporary Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  July 14th, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
  Artistic Director Angelica Stiskin
• Joffrey San Francisco
  Location: San Francisco, CA
  July 21st, 2025 – August 2nd, 2025
  Artistic Director Josie Walsh
• Joffrey Miami (Jazz & Contemporary)
  Location: Miami, FL
  July 21st, 2025 – August 1st, 2025
  Artistic Director Jo Matos
• Joffrey West
  Location: Los Angeles, CA
  July 21st, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
  Artistic Director Josie Walsh
  Associate Artistic Director Kaili Bright
• NYC Pre-Professional Ballet Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  July 21st, 2025 – August 15th, 2025
  Artistic Director Era Jouravlev
  Associate Artistic Director Stacy Caddell
• NYC Tap Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  July 28th, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
  Artistic Director Jo Matos
• Joffrey Italia
  Location: Comacchio, Italy
  August 4th, 2025 – August 8th, 2025)
  Artistic Director Diego Salterini
• Joffrey Akron
  Location: Akron, OH
  August 4th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025
  Artistic Director Colleen Barnes
• Joffrey Svizzera
  Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  August 11th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025
  Artistic Director Angela Rebelo
• NYC Pre-Professional Contemporary Intensive
  Location: New York City, NY
  August 11th, 2025 – August 22nd, 2025
  Artistic Director Bradley Shelver

Each intensive offers dancers a unique opportunity to work with industry-leading instructors and choreographers while developing their artistry in world-class settings. 

Ready to learn more about our upcoming 2025 Summer Intensives? RSVP to join our Virtual Summer Open Houses! Our team will be answering questions about housing, meal plans, schedules and activities.

RSVP for a NYC Open House: https://bit.ly/jbsnycsummeropenhouse

RSVP for a Non-NYC Open House: https://bit.ly/jbssatellitesummeropenhouse

For additional information, visit www.joffreyballetschool.com/summer-intensives.