Welcome and Overview Dear Parents and Dancers, With summer in full swing, we hope you are as excited as we are with anticipation of the Joffrey Experience Summer Intensive. In preparation for the program, we have prepared this orientation and arrival packet for your review. It is chock full of information regarding arrival, on- site orientation, staff contact information, summer activities & shows, performance details and so forth. While attending the Experience Summer Intensive program in New York, students will also be exposed to New York s unparalleled dance community. Not only will students receive world- class training, but they will also have the opportunity to see performances by New York s resident companies and Broadway musicals. You will find a description of all of our after- school activities in this packet, as well as directions on how to buy tickets. We have a limited number of tickets (which always sell out!!), so please sign up and buy the tickets as soon as possible. Orientation and Arrival Orientation and arrival times are dependent on your housing assignments: If you are staying in housing provided by Joffrey Ballet School, you will receive an orientation for the program and the housing facilities on Sunday evening after you check in. Please follow the arrival directions you have received from the housing staff. On Monday you will go straight to class. If you are not staying at our housing facilities then you will attend the Orientation on Monday morning. ALL dancers will receive a Dance Orientation Monday morning at the studio of their first day of classes. Airport Transfer to Housing For those of you who have signed up for the Joffrey airport transfer service it is important that you enter in all your flight and arrival information online. Your booking is not confirmed until we have received all the information and issued you an airport transfer specific confirmation number (this is not your receipt number you received when you registered online). If you have questions regarding the process or wish to confirm your reservation is made, please contact Karolyn Byers at joffrey.airporttransportation@gmail.com. Schedules and Class Assignment Specific schedules will be handed out at orientation. Classes will all be of mixed age. After- School Activities and Shows We have arranged for after- school activities to enhance the experience and complement the training of the students in New York. From Alvin Ailey to American Ballet Theater to Broadway shows, the activities are designed to expose the students to dance as it is performed by professionals in venues around the city. All activities are chaperoned by Joffrey Staff, to and from the event and the dormitories. If you are a commuter student you will be informed where to meet the group. At the end of the packet is a description of each of the activities, their cost, and the dates they are offered. The details of the activities and online registration can be found http://joffreyballetschool.com/summer- extra- activities. Tickets are limited and always sell out so please sign up for them as soon as you can. Please be aware we add a small surcharge, typically five dollars, to the cost of the ticket printed on the stub to cover the cost of providing the chaperones. After you have signed up there is nothing else you need to do. The various student groups are escorted by chaperones to the event where tickets will be distributed. For any questions regarding activities you can email Danielle the Events Coordinator at danielle.joffreyballet@gmail.com.
Year- Round Trainee Program If you are interested in applying for the Year- Round Trainee Program you may do so at any time while attending the summer intensive. Please see Lena Lauer at the main Joffrey Office on the 5 th floor or email her at lauer@joffreyballetschool.com. Ms. Lauer can answer any of your questions regarding this exciting professional training program, as well as arrange for you to be observed for admission while taking class, attend recruitment sessions with year- round staff and faculty, take tours of the facilities and the year- round dormitory (Grove Street), and facilitate your application for financial aid. Summer Student Performance Date: Friday August 29 th @ 7:00PM Location: Martha Graham Studio Theater at Westbeth 55 Bethune Street Tickets to this show will definitely sell out. Please plan to purchase your tickets in advance. Please visit the Joffrey Ballet School website for updates Dress Code FEMALE: Ballet: Joffrey Black leotard, any pink tights and pink ballet slippers Other classes: Joffrey dance shorts/pants with a Joffrey fitted T- Shirt. MALE: Ballet: Black tights, Joffrey white or black T- Shirt Other classes: Black tights or Joffrey Bike Shorts, white or black Joffrey T- Shirt Male and Female students in the Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive must purchase the required uniform. Please visit https://www.titesboutique.com/index.php/super- summer- sale.html to purchase uniforms Studio Locations (Directions can be found below after the Policy and Rules section) Joffrey Ballet School Main Campus and Administrative Offices 434 Avenue of the Americas, 5 th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Between 9th and 10th Streets 3 rd Floor Studios 1 & 2 4 th Floor Studios 3, 4 & 5 5 th Floor Administrative Offices and Studio 6 (orientation location for non- housing students) Stepping Out Studios Satellite Studio Location 37 West 26 th Street at 6 th Ave, 9 th Floor - Studio A B, Grand Ballroom Studios 1 and 2 Graham Studios Satellite Studio Location 55 Bethune Street 11 th Floor Staff Contact Information Joffrey Ballet School Information Line Lena Lauer, Program Coordinator Karolyn Byers, Associate Director of Residence Life Tenaya Cowsill, Head RA of NYC Eimile Davis, Head RA Grove Dormitory Hailey Ziegenhagen, Head Chaperone of Grove Dormitory 1- (888)- 438-3808 lauer@joffreyballetschool.com joffrey.airporttransportation@gmail.com tenaya@joffreyballetschool.com edavis@joffreyballetschool.com hailey@joffreyballetschool.com
Policies and Rules No street shoes are allowed in the studios. No food or drink is allowed in the studios. No gum chewing is allowed during class. Cell Phones must be turned off during class and stowed safely in your dance bag. Dance bags with valuables should be brought into the classroom and stored out of the way; the school is not responsible for belongings left in the locker rooms and other common areas. No warm- up clothes may be worn once class has begun. No jewelry is to be worn during class. All students must adhere to the Dress Code and wear their name tags. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late to class will not be allowed to participate. If you are going to be late or absent from class, please email lauer@joffreyballetschool.com We do not recommend that students under the age of 13 leave the building without a chaperone. Parents should meet their children in the school lobby. Tuition must be current or students will not be permitted to attend class. Directions to the satellite studio from Joffrey Ballet School From 434 6 th Ave to Stepping Out Studios (37 West 26 th Street at 6 th Ave) approx 20 mins Walk South on AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS towards W. 4 th St At the W. 4th stop take the F or M train uptown to 23 rd St. Walk North on 6 th Ave. Take a right on 26 th. Walk to 37 West 26 th Street From 434 6 th Ave to Graham Studios (55 Bethune Street) approx. 15 mins Walk West on 10 th Street Walk North on Washington Street 6 blocks Walk West on Bethune to 55 Bethune Directions to the studios from Grove Dormitory From 61 Grove St. to Joffrey Studios (434 6 th Ave at 10 th St): Start out going East on GROVE ST towards 7TH AVE S Keep moving ahead on CHRISTOPHER ST (STONEWALL PL) Turn left onto AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS (6TH AVE) Arrive at 434 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS (about a 5 min. walk) From 61 Grove St. to Stepping Out Studios (37 West 26 th Street at 6 th Ave) approx 20 mins Take the 1 train at Christopher Street Uptown to 23 rd Street Walk North on 7 th Ave
Turn right onto 26 th Street Walk to 37 West 26 th Street Walk to 39 West 19 th Street From 61 Grove St. to Graham Studios (55 Bethune Street) approx. 15 mins Walk North on 7 th Ave to 10 th street Walk West on 10 th Street Walk North on Washington Street 6 blocks Walk West on Bethune to 55 Bethune Directions to the studios from EHS St. George Weller Building From 55 Clark Street to Joffrey Studios (434 6 th Ave) approx 20 mins Take the 2, 3 Train Uptown to 14 th Street Walk East to 6 th Ave. Walk South on 6 th Ave Walk to 434 6 th Ave From 55 Clark Street to Stepping Out Studios (37 West 26 th Street at 6 th Ave) approx 30 mins Take the 2, 3 Train Uptown to 34 th Street Walk South on 7 th Ave to 26 th Street. Walk West on 26 th Street and West on 26 th Street From 55 Clark Street to Graham Studios (55 Bethune Street) approx. 25 mins Take the 2, 3 Train Uptown to 14 th Street Walk South on 7 th Ave to 12 th Street Walk West on 12 th Street to Washington Street Walk South on Washington Street to Bethune Street Walk west on Bethune to 55 Bethune Street Traveling Tips Subway stations are found at almost every corner you turn. Tickets are only available at the Metro Card machines or the token booth in the stations. You can use cash or an ATM/credit card. There is a $1 new card fee for the purchase of a new MetroCard. Single Ride $2.75 Pay per ride $10 or more on the card gets you a 5% bonus ($10 purchase gives you a $10.50 on the card) 7 Day unlimited $30 30 Day unlimited..$112 To help you with directions in NYC, we strongly recommend using www.hopstop.com or Google maps. Places To Eat, Supermarkets & Pharmacies In The Joffrey Neighborhood Gristedes Foods Inc.: 3 Sheridan Square New York, NY 10014 (212) 229-3893 Typical Supermarket Gourmet Garage : 117 7 th Ave S. New York, NY 10014 (212) 699-5980 Gourmet Market Trader Joe s: 675 6 th Ave New York, NY 10010 (21 st St. and 6 th Ave) (212) 255-2106 Inexpensive Organic Market Lifethyme : 410 6th Ave, Organic Super Market just south of 9 th street by the Joffrey School CVS Pharmacy: 75 Christopher St New York, NY 10014 (212) 627-4687 Duane Reade: 378 6 th Ave. New York, NY (212) 674-5357 C.O. Bigelow: 414 6 th Ave. New York, NY (212) 533-2700 Bleecker Street Pizza: 69 7th Ave S at Bleecker St. Pizza by the slice.
Lenny s: 418 Avenue of the Americas, 1 block from Joffrey. Great sandwiches, wraps, and salads. SUMMER JOFFREY EXPERIENCE FACULTY Michael Blake: Artistic Director Desmond Richardson and Complexions Faculty Josie Walsh Stacy Caddell Gregory Dolbashian Abdur- Rahim Jackson Bradley Shelver Bennyroyce Royon Stefanie Batten Bland Mike Esperanza Karen Brown Lena Lauer Are you interested in our FULL YEAR TRAINEE PROGRAM? If so, please contact Lena at lauer@joffreyballetschool.com More information can be found on our website, and a schedule of informational meetings will be available in the near future. Welcome, and have fun this summer!
Thursday August 21, 8pm SUMMER EVENTS Wicked The Musical The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good... before Dorothy dropped in. Based on the imaginative Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked takes a fantasy journey through the unseen side of Oz, sharing a tale of unexpected friendship and love. Saturday August 23, 8pm Newsies The Musical Based upon the real- life New York City newsboy strike of 1899, this high- energy musical with spectacular dancing tells the story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they take on the biggest names in publishing. Their battle for justice and fair pay rocks the city of New York and sparks a movement for social change.