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Youth Ballet

Ages 8 – 18

This is a great program for the beginner to the advanced dancer that provides a nurturing learning environment for a young dancer. The dancer learns ballet in an enriching classroom setting with live music in each class.

The dancer will learn the discipline of the ballet tradition, and ballet terminology and practice the fundamentals of ballet, using a  building block method of training, necessary to progress into more advanced levels of ballet training. 

This program has two performance opportunities each year.

Artistic Director

Jo Matos

jomatos@joffreyballetschool.com
DRESS CODE

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Fall Semester

Sept 2, 2025 – Jan 7, 2026

Spring Semester

Jan 20, 2025 - May 17, 2025

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Available Classes

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Level 1A & Level 1B

Ages 8+

This level is designed to focus on the elements of ballet movement, posture, weight transfer, big and small poses as well as allegro. Dancers begin the practice of turns and establish the fundamentals of ballet for a more advanced level.

Level 1A Schedule
2 (15min) Conditioning Classes, 2 Ballet Technique Classes per week. (Ages 8+)
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Level 1B Schedule
2 (15min) Conditioning Classes, 2 Ballet Technique Classes per week. (Ages 9+)
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Artistic Director & Faculty

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Artistic Director

Jo Matos

Since 2008, Jo Matos has served as the Artistic Director for Joffrey Ballet School’s Children’s and Youth Ballet Programs and Summer Intensives in New York and Miami. She has over 45 years experience as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and arts administrator at many prestigious institutions, including Ballet Hispanico, The Hartford ... Read More

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Paula Alvarez
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Irene Hogarth-Cimino
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Christopher LaFleche
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Tomiko Magario
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Annastasia Mercedes
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Artistic Director & Faculty

Learn more about our incredible faculty
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Artistic Director

Jo Matos

Since 2008, Jo Matos has served as the Artistic Director for Joffrey Ballet School’s Children’s and Youth Ballet Programs and Summer Intensives in New York and Miami. She has over 45 years experience as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and arts administrator at many prestigious institutions, including Ballet Hispanico, The Hartford ... Read More

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Paula Alvarez
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Irene Hogarth-Cimino
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Christopher LaFleche
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Tomiko Magario
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Annastasia Mercedes
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Performances

The Nutcracker & The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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The Nutcracker

Students from the Joffrey Ballet School’s Children's & Youth Ballet program will present the full two act holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker” at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.

As a work for students, it is an ideal challenge and gives many opportunities to dancers from the "babies" to the young adults as a collaboration with the Ballet Trainee Program. Set to what is regarded as Tchaikovsky's best ballet score, the story tells the courage and love of a small girl, Clara, in breaking the wicked spell held over the Nutcracker Prince.

Enroll today to join our performance, as an addition to your Children's or Youth Fall 2024 Registration.

Performance Dates:
Friday, December 13, 2024 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

Location:
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Peter Pan

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Joffrey Ballet School Children’s & Youth Ballet Programs proudly present the innovative retelling of the classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Join Dorothy and Toto and their trusted friends, Tinman, Lion and Scarecrow who together with the help of the Good Witches of the North and South, follow the Yellow Brick Road in search of theGreat and powerful Wizard in the Emerald City. Dance down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy as she meets strange and odd characters; witches, flying monkeys, castle guards, enchanted poppies, a yellow brick road that comes to life, dancing corn cobs and more.

This live performance will be held on May 18, 2025 at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.

Enroll today to join our performance, as an addition to your Children’s or Youth Program Spring 2025 registration. Study the curriculum developed for the classroom that will become the choreography of our show.

Performance Dates & Times:
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM

Location:
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

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Tuition & Fees

Allegro Scholarship

$250

Per Semester // $62.50 Per Month
All Levels


  • Per Semester (16 weeks) for all classes.

  • Payment Plans Available

  • Registration is open and ongoing through the year.

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All students awarded the Allegro Scholarhip are to attend their ballet technique classes for their specific level as well as the required Allegro Class on Saturdays. Each level has a required amount of Technique classes the student will need to register for.

Youth Ballet

$1,610

Per Semester // $402.50 Per Month


  • Per Semester (16 weeks) for all classes.

  • Minimum Study Requirement: 2 (15min) Conditioning Class, 2 Ballet Technique Classes per week.

  • Payment Plans Available

  • Registration is open and ongoing through the year.

Register Now
Sign up for a Placement Class

Add-ons:


    No available add-ons.

allegro scholarship: $250 PER SEMETSER

All students awarded the Allegro Scholarship are to attend their ballet technique classes for their specific level as well as the required Allegro Class on Saturdays. Each level has a required amount of Technique classes the student will need to register for.

All Discounts reflected at checkout.

Additional Costs & Fees
Non-Refundable Registration Fee
$50
 
Refund Policy

It is the policy of the Center for American Dance / Joffrey Ballet School that all tuition and other fees paid shall not be refunded at any time, regardless of the time of cancellation by the student or student's parents/guardians or whether the relevant program has commenced. New students are encouraged to schedule a trail class before registering.

In the event that the relevant program is re-scheduled or switched to remote instruction due to circumstances outside of the School’s control, and a student chooses not to attend, a credit will be issued to be used towards Joffrey Ballet School programing. This credit will have no expiry date and be transferable to another student.

In the event that the program is cancelled by the Center for American Dance / Joffrey Ballet School, the School will make best efforts to move the student into a substantially similar program. Such similar programming will be age appropriate to the student and within the same genre of dance as the original program. If no such similar programming is available, or has already filled to capacity, the student will be issued a refund. If the student chooses not to attend the similar program, a credit will be issued to be used towards Joffrey Ballet School programing. This credit will have no expiry date and be transferable to another student.

Return Policy
A fee of $15.00 will be charged for any credit card/debit card charge not honored by the bank for any reason when processing any credit card/debit card charge. Please call us no less than thirty (30) days in advance of any change to your credit card/debit card account to prevent this $15.00 fee from being charged
Terms & Conditions

Program Description & Registration

Students register for the academic year with a minimum financial commitment for the Fall Semester.. This is not a drop in class/program. Students enrolling for the Fall semester will have their enrollment automatically renewed for the Spring semester on December 1st unless they “Opt Out”. Those who wish to opt out in Spring, will need to email joffreyregistrar@joffreyballetschool.com with the subject line “JBS Children’s/Youth Ballet Program Spring Opt Out” and include their dancer’s name and classes they are enrolled in by December 1st.

OPTION 1: Full Payment Terms
Full Pay & Credit Card/Debit Card Charge Authorization:

Joffrey Ballet School offers customers the opportunity to purchase the right to participate on full semester and annual payment options. Joffrey Ballet School accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX credit card/debit card payments to permit customers to pay for these in full.

I acknowledge and agree to pay for the right to take classes at Joffrey Ballet School and in consideration of such right granted by Joffrey Ballet School, for the above total for the contract of sessions designated above by amount. I hereby authorize Joffrey Ballet School to charge the credit card/debit card noted below in order to pay this full payment. 

OPTION 2: Installment Payment Terms
Auto-Pay & Credit Card/Debit Card Charge Authorization:

Joffrey Ballet School offers customers the opportunity to purchase the right to participate in an installment payment option. Joffrey Ballet School accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX credit card/debit card credit card/debit card payments to permit customers to pay for these classes in installments. 

I acknowledge and agree to pay for the right to take classes at Joffrey Ballet School and in consideration of such rights granted by Joffrey Ballet School, do promise to pay Joffrey Ballet School for the above total for the contract classes designated above by amount. I hereby authorize Joffrey Ballet School to charge the credit card/debit card noted below each 30 days in order to pay these installments. 

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Youth Ballet

$1,610

Per Semester // $402.50 Per Month


  • Per Semester (16 weeks) for all classes.

  • Minimum Study Requirement: 2 (15min) Conditioning Class, 2 Ballet Technique Classes per week.

  • Payment Plans Available

  • Registration is open and ongoing through the year.

Register Now
Sign up for a Placement Class

Add-ons:


    No available add-ons.

allegro (boys class): $250 PER SEMESTER
All male-identifying students are to attend their ballet technique classes for their specific level as well as the required Allegro Class on Saturdays. Each level has a required amount of Technique classes the student will need to register for.

All Discounts reflected at checkout.

Additional Costs & Fees
Non-Refundable Registration Fee
$50
 
Refund Policy

It is the policy of the Center for American Dance / Joffrey Ballet School that all tuition and other fees paid shall not be refunded at any time, regardless of the time of cancellation by the student or student's parents/guardians or whether the relevant program has commenced. New students are encouraged to schedule a trail class before registering.

In the event that the relevant program is re-scheduled or switched to remote instruction due to circumstances outside of the School’s control, and a student chooses not to attend, a credit will be issued to be used towards Joffrey Ballet School programing. This credit will have no expiry date and be transferable to another student.

In the event that the program is cancelled by the Center for American Dance / Joffrey Ballet School, the School will make best efforts to move the student into a substantially similar program. Such similar programming will be age appropriate to the student and within the same genre of dance as the original program. If no such similar programming is available, or has already filled to capacity, the student will be issued a refund. If the student chooses not to attend the similar program, a credit will be issued to be used towards Joffrey Ballet School programing. This credit will have no expiry date and be transferable to another student.

Return Policy
A fee of $15.00 will be charged for any credit card/debit card charge not honored by the bank for any reason when processing any credit card/debit card charge. Please call us no less than thirty (30) days in advance of any change to your credit card/debit card account to prevent this $15.00 fee from being charged
Terms & Conditions

Program Description & Registration

Students register for the academic year with a minimum financial commitment for the Fall Semester.. This is not a drop in class/program. Students enrolling for the Fall semester will have their enrollment automatically renewed for the Spring semester on December 1st unless they “Opt Out”. Those who wish to opt out in Spring, will need to email joffreyregistrar@joffreyballetschool.com with the subject line “JBS Children’s/Youth Ballet Program Spring Opt Out” and include their dancer’s name and classes they are enrolled in by December 1st.

OPTION 1: Full Payment Terms
Full Pay & Credit Card/Debit Card Charge Authorization:

Joffrey Ballet School offers customers the opportunity to purchase the right to participate on full semester and annual payment options. Joffrey Ballet School accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX credit card/debit card payments to permit customers to pay for these in full.

I acknowledge and agree to pay for the right to take classes at Joffrey Ballet School and in consideration of such right granted by Joffrey Ballet School, for the above total for the contract of sessions designated above by amount. I hereby authorize Joffrey Ballet School to charge the credit card/debit card noted below in order to pay this full payment. 

OPTION 2: Installment Payment Terms
Auto-Pay & Credit Card/Debit Card Charge Authorization:

Joffrey Ballet School offers customers the opportunity to purchase the right to participate in an installment payment option. Joffrey Ballet School accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX credit card/debit card credit card/debit card payments to permit customers to pay for these classes in installments. 

I acknowledge and agree to pay for the right to take classes at Joffrey Ballet School and in consideration of such rights granted by Joffrey Ballet School, do promise to pay Joffrey Ballet School for the above total for the contract classes designated above by amount. I hereby authorize Joffrey Ballet School to charge the credit card/debit card noted below each 30 days in order to pay these installments. 

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Placement Class & Information Request

Joffrey Ballet School is located at 434 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011

Placement classes are required for the Youth Program. Placement classes allow our Artistic Team to fully evaluate prospective students to determine which level in the Joffrey Ballet curriculum is the most appropriate fit. The level assigned by the Artistic Director for the placement class is not the finalized level placement for the semester. If the student registers for the semester, the $30 placement class fee will be credited to the dancer's account. This fee is non-refundable.

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